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Personal remembrances of Frances Monson, a gift to LDS Church president, others
MR says: Some beautiful stories and memories in here. Funeral arrangements are still pending. Top of Utah residents are among those mourning the loss of Frances B. Monson, the wife of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas S. Monson. Frances Monson, 85, died surrounded by family at...
Elder Dallin H. Oaks honored for championing religious freedom
MR says: A great honor--Elder Oaks received the Canterbury Medal from the Becket Fund, a non-profit public-interest law firm that seeks to protect religious freedom. Speaking to what he termed the most influential audience he's ever addressed on the subject, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of...
Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances B. Monson
MR says: This tribute to Sister Monson was made for Mother's Day last Sunday. We're sad to learn that she passed away this morning at age 85, but we're warmed by these remembrances of her. Read more about Sister Monson's life and death here.
Don’t Stand So Close to Me: On Not Hearing Elizabeth Smart
MR says: A really interesting analysis of Elizabeth Smart's recent address and the way that media reacted to it (namely, how it pointed to her Mormon upbringing). Elizabeth Smart made headlines this month when she advocated for human trafficking survivors at a conference hosted by Johns Hopkins...
Frances B. Monson, wife of Pres. Thomas S. Monson, passes away
MR says: This is heartbreaking. She will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with President Monson and his family as they work through this difficult time. Watch a video tribute to Sister Monson here.
Mitt Romney to live in Utah — at least some of the time
Mitt Romney is once again going to have a home in Utah. "Even though he's lived in different places around the country, I think we all count him as a Utahn. It's nice to see him back home," Romney's longtime friend Fraser Bullock said...
Children of LDS First Presidency honor their mothers
MR says: Love reading what these children have to say about their mothers. For another cool insight on more of these amazing women, check out "What LDS General Authorities Say About Their Wives."
Boyd K. and Donna S. Packer Center announced
MR says: The pictures with the article are adorable. For more information about their relationship, visit "What LDS General Authorities Say About Their Wives." He was a dashing young bomber...
What LDS General Authorities Say About Their Wives
For Mother's Day, we also wanted to consider the impact wives have on their husbands. Who better to look at than our church leaders, who so often mention their wives as a main source of inspiration? If these men's words and interactions with their wives are any indication, these are some amazing women, and their husbands love them dearly.
Video: Ann Romney on Motherhood
MR says: "Once we think we've got it figured out, we really don't at all. Each child is individual, and we have to remember that . . . as parents . . . and be flexible."
Elizabeth Smart speaks at human trafficking forum, emphasizes teaching children that they matter
MR says: This story has gained a lot of publicity for Elizabeth's telling of a chewing gum object lesson she received at school, which later made influenced her decision not to run. Most importantly, she said children should be taught they have self worth no matter what. To see a video of her full remarks, click here.
LDS musician Lindsey Stirling performs on 'Dancing with the Stars' (+video)
MR says: Video is a behind-the-scenes look at before the live performance. Utah YouTube and Internet sensation Lindsey Stirling was asked to perform her original song, "Crystallize," on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" last Tuesday. Stirling, a violinist, performed alongside two professional dancers,...
TIME: As Mali Wars With Islamists, a Mormon Runs for President
MR says: Incredible to see the kind of press this is getting. Interesting thought from Samake: "He was surprised, he says, to see how much Americans focused on Romney’s religion rather than his values, a pettiness he found disconcerting for a country that professes complete freedom of religion." When...
The Atlantic: Mitt Romney's case for getting married young
MR says: Interesting that this school of thought is counterculture right now. The article sums up Romney's concept in one way: "Marriage is an institution worth building life on, not something to enter into once you're already established in life." (Video of his address at the full article.) Mitt Romney...
Role for Romney in San Diego Olympic bid?
MR says: Romney is highly respected in the worldwide Olympic community. Is there another Olympics in Mitt Romney's future? San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, a Democrat, sure hopes so. He's telling reporters he wants Romney to be the honorary chairman of the Southern California city's joint bid with Tijuana,...
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