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What Does the Inside of a Mormon Temple Look Like?

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a Mormon temple looks like? Currently, there is an opportunity for people to take a tour inside one of our temples.

Unwrapping Christmas Chaos

Whenever I think about the Christmas Season, my first thoughts turn to lights, music, gingerbread, presents, concerts, snow, mittens, icicles, holly, evergreens, mis-matched tree ornaments, waiting for Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and fireplaces. I have a feeling these images are created in most minds —the “hullabaloo” of Christmas is something most of us face. Our [...]

Words that Inspire Us: Gifts of the Heart

It seems that each year, no matter how hard I try to simplify and plan ahead, I end up a bit like a chicken with its head cut off as I try to get ready for Christmas. My calendar always ends up more packed than I thought it would. My errands end up taking longer [...]

“God Understands” in Times of Grief and Loss

This was worth sharing…a conversation between a child and a pastor on a Christian radio station.”God understands. He will always understand…. Just run to Him.”

“And a little child shall lead them….“

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Interview with Angela Johnson, Sculptor and Singer

Months ago, we featured a link to some of the work of Angela Johnson and her “Healing Power of Christ” sculpture exhibit. MormonSoprano did an interview with Angela, and you can find that here.
There is also a video about Angela that MormonSoprano has shared here.
See more sculptures and find out more about Angela’s work and [...]

Favorite Holiday Recipes (Please share yours!)

One year, for our “neighborhood gift” (the tradition where we live is for neighbors to give little gifts to each other), I shared the following recipes of foods that have been favorites of mine during the holidays through the years.
What foods say “Happy Holidays” to you?
Clam Chowder
Open and drain 2 6½ oz. cans of minced [...]

How do you keep Christ in Christmas?

Last night, the First Presidency Christmas devotional, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were reminded about the importance of remembering the Reason for the Season — to focus on the Savior, Jesus Christ, and on His love, His life, and His example.
The Relief Society message in my ward yesterday was [...]

First Presidency Christmas Devotional

Every December, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives a Christmas devotional. This year’s devotional will be broadcast tonight at 6:00 p.m. MST.
The Church’s broadcast event page has more information about audio and video stream options. The broadcast streams will be available in over 30 different languages!

“Joy to Everyone this Christmas” — a music video gift

Enjoy a music video, “Joy to Everyone this Christmas,” presented by Brigham Young University’s College of Fine Arts and Communications. The song and video are each available for downloading.
The dean of the college, Stephen Jones, collaborated with Emmy-award winning composer and producer Sam Cardon and vocalists Jenny Jordan Frogley and David Osmond to write and [...]

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin Dies; Funeral Held

Elder Joseph B. Worthlin, who was the oldest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away this week. His funeral was held today, December 5.
Watch a brief tribute from his son on a video here.
Watch a biographical piece here.
You can find many of his [...]