Each year on July 24th, the State of Utah (USA) celebrates Pioneer Day to commemorate the arrival of the first Mormon Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24th, 1847. This holiday is not limited to Mormons in Utah, however; many LDS members across the world take the time to remember the struggles Mormon Pioneers endured [...]
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Have you served a Mormon mission? If so, where did you serve? What impact did it have on your life, your faith? Do you have an experience you would like to share?
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Are you a missionary mom? We would love to hear from you, too. What’s it like being the parent of a missionary? What challenges [...]
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In the Proclamation on the Family (read it here), we read:
Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.
Family vacations can fall under “wholesome recreational activities.” Does your family go on vacations (holidays)? If so, what are some of your family [...]
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Tell us about your father. What do you love or admire about him? How has he helped you in your life?
If you are a mother, feel free to also tell us about the father of your children.
We welcome essays and photos about the fathers in your life if you prefer to share in that way. [...]
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf gave a powerful talk last year (October, 2008) entitled: Happiness, Your Heritage. A video was later created by the Mormon Church showing beautiful photography and excerpts from his talk entitled, Create. You can view the video here.
How do you create? Did President Uchtdorf’s words inspire you? Please tell us!
We would love to see photos [...]
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There are all kinds of music. Do you prefer to listen to just one genre, or many different kinds?
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What is your favorite outdoor activity? Do you like to do things outside, or do you prefer to be indoors?
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When you are feeling sad, depressed, exhausted, stressed, etc., what do you that helps you feel better?
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Besides the scriptures, what book/books has/have had the most significant impact on your life? Why?
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Shelly, a site visitor who wants to learn more about our church, prompted this week’s question:
I’m not a Mormon girl, but recently I feel I’ve lost my way with the lord. I go to FCA [Fellowship of Christian Athletes] almost every Friday and I feel out of place sometime, I see how strong the other [...]
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