Kaeley Scruggs

September 12, 2018 04:00 PM MDT
For another inspiring children's book by the Morris family, check out Squint, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.
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December 28, 2017 03:00 PM MST
What do prophets and apostles, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Their wisdom is timeless and their words touch our hearts. But can you tell these inspiring men's words apart? Find out how well you know the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as well as counsel from prophets and apostles in the quiz below!
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December 17, 2017 10:00 PM MST
As we remember Christ and His birth, we also reflect on happy times with our family and Christmases where we felt His love strongly. We all have our special Christmas memories, and members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve are no exception. Here are some Christmas memories from their youth that general authorities have shared over the years.
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December 06, 2017 07:18 PM MST
I think you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t identify “remembering” as a major theme in the Book of Mormon. “O remember, remember” (Helaman 5:9), “Do ye not remember?” (Alma 9:9), and “It came to pass that Shez did remember the destruction of his fathers, and he did build up a righteous kingdom” (Ether 10:2). Even outside of the Book of Mormon, the theme of remembrance permeates the scriptures.
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December 02, 2017 04:00 PM MST
You may have heard them in church once or on the radio. While the classics like “O Holy Night” and “Away in a Manger” always bring the spirit of Christ, here are a few other Christmas songs you may not have heard but will help you feel the Christmas spirit all the same.
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November 24, 2017 02:00 PM MST
Nathan Pacheco is your average guy. He goes to work every day, spends time with his family, and spends time doing the things he loves.
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November 02, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
Now more than ever, members are aware that "This gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people" (D&C 133:36). As a result of having members worldwide, the Church has members who speak a diverse array of languages. Even if we don't understand the language, we can still feel the spirit as we listen to hymns sung in a different language. Here are 12 hymns sung in languages from around the world.
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October 28, 2017 02:50 PM MDT
Islam is a severely misunderstood religion. Most people don’t know very much about Islam besides what they see on the news, or that many people in the Mesopotamian area are Muslim. A closer look at this religion and our religion will reveal there are several common threads between the two religions. When we see similarities between our religion and others, it helps build bridges and understanding. It helps us realize how we are often misunderstood as well as how we misunderstand others’ beliefs, even while having good intentions.
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October 24, 2017 08:51 AM MDT
From showing BYU pride to “We Thank Thee O God for a ‘Pumpkin,’” Mormons know how to share the gospel even during a spooky holiday like Halloween. These 13 LDS-themed pumpkin carvings will impress you and give you some inspiration for your own pumpkin carving this year!
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October 21, 2017 01:53 PM MDT
Hinduism is a vast and diverse religion. There are many sects and many nuances among the millions of adherents, most of whom reside in India. However, one common part of this religion most adherents believe in is Brahman. Rather than believing in a heaven, Hindus believe in reincarnation and the ultimate goal is to break the cycle of rebirths by doing good acts in this life. If a person is good, they will move up in the cycle of rebirths. To break the cycle of rebirth, one must become one with Brahman.
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October 13, 2017 01:16 PM MDT
You may have heard of storm chasers, but have you heard of temple chasers? A group of four LDS photographers got together to spread the word about the Meridian Idaho Temple Open House, which will receive guests October 21–November 11.
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September 28, 2017 07:27 PM MDT
Thanks to Deseret News for making us aware of this story.
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September 28, 2017 04:20 PM MDT
The second drama series from BYU, Extinct, will premiere on BYUtv on October 1, 2017, at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.
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September 27, 2017 07:02 PM MDT
One mission in St. Louis is learning to share the gospel in a colorful way. Elder Burgoyne and his companion, Elder Mcintyre, received permission from their mission president to participate in the annual Paint Louis Festival, a yearly art festival held in St. Louis, Missouri.
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September 16, 2017 02:58 PM MDT
My whole life, I’ve heard D&C 18:10-16 in relation to missionary work. “And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!” (D&C 18:16).
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September 16, 2017 12:00 PM MDT
By now there are a few Mormon YouTubers most people are familiar with, including The Piano Guys, Lindsey Stirling, and Alex Boye. But what some people might not know is there's a host of Mormon YouTubers documenting their daily lives on YouTube. Many of these families don't shy away from sharing parts of their religious life like Family Home Evening, family prayer and scripture study, and church activities. Every day, members of the Church are finding new ways to share the gospel and do missionary work. Check out these six Mormon families who have over a million views on YouTube.
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September 13, 2017 03:30 PM MDT
In a new music video featured on the Mutual Album and shared by the Ensign and The Friend, singer Jaeden Vaifanua released a heartwarming song about what family means to her.
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August 21, 2017 05:31 PM MDT
In a recent interview on Mormon Channel, host Amy Iverson, first counselor in the Young Men General Presidency Douglas D. Holmes, and family blogger Britney Mills conversed about how to help kids discuss controversial topics in a respectful way. Here are some of their best tips about engaging in conversations about touchy subjects while taking a stand but also remaining understanding.
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