Across the Church is a nearly invisible network of amateur ham radio experts who are ready to answer the call and convey vital information in times of disaster.
The American Family Association annually creates their “naughty and nice” list, based on how the top retailers recognize Christmas in their advertising.
A recently released Relief Society president reflected: “I knew I was beginning to truly understand the nature of the calling when I began to sit in the back of the chapel during Sacrament Meeting.”
Deep in the heart of San Antonio, two LDS families turn everyday cars into bullet-proof, bomb-resistant fortresses—and now their story and their faith is being featured in a television show this week on TLC. James Bond would be happy.
A Harvard law professor told BYU students they have to engage in something both rewarding and frightening if Latter-day Saints and other religious people will be able to fully engage in American political life.
When we are beset by a complex challenge, the natural man part of us often searches his environment for methods, cures and experts that match his anxiety. But this thinking is contrary to the plan of salvation, which Nephi and Alma described as “easy.”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that this year’s Latino Christmas program will be a Spanish version of the popular musical production “Savior of the World”.
What of the times when you have fasted and prayed and sacrificed and worked and done all that it is humanly possible to do from your side and that effort still seems to be for naught?
A century ago in 1909, BYU began collecting art when a generous donor gave the university a John Hafen painting. One hundred years later, the university’s art collection has grown to nearly 17,000 works housed in a state-of-the-art museum.
Once a year, the Silicon Valley Chapters of the BYU Management Society and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society select two outstanding individuals for their exemplary service to the community.
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In a day when many scholars have reduced Christ to a historical or purely figurative being, a new seven-part documentary series called Messiah: Behold the Lamb of God, stands to affirm his identity by reconciling the historical Christ with the Christ of religious tradition. The filmmakers aim? To make Jesus the Christ for a visual era.
Not only have our readers told us how they feel about Meridian, now one of our friends, Covenant Communications, has stepped forth and offered five copies of The Worldwide Ward Cookbook to give away this week to help with Meridian’s drive for donations.
Watch a preview of this seven-part documentary meant to be Jesus, the Christ for a visual generation-- and then don’t miss part 1 of the documentary on BYU TV, December 6, 2009.
With Thanksgiving and the launch of “the holidays” just ten days away, this is the right time to adopt an outlook that will bring the loveliest, lightest, healthiest holiday season ever. Here are five unique tools to get you started.
Meridian reader Bob Sisk of Chandler, Arizona, writes: “After having a very trying time with his two young sons, ages 8 and 4, my son-in-law turned to me in frustration and said: ‘I sure hope the Lord turns the hearts of the children to their father—SOON.’" Come laugh with us.
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I applaud anyone who is willing to publicly promote a positive message about God’s gift of sexual intimacy in marriage. His designs for the sexual relationship can always use a few more good promoters in order to counteract the constant barrage of negative messages.
Larry King, who is Jewish but married to a Mormon, told a convention held in Utah, “The Mormon and Jewish cultures have a lot in common and not a lot in common. All Mormons are late. . . . No Jew has ever been late.”[i]
For the first time ever, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints took office as President of the Board of Directors of Interfaith Partnership/Faith Beyond Walls of Metropolitan St. Louis.
I would not suggest that our struggles and challenges today have even begun to measure up to the days of the Dust Bowl or the stark sense of hopelessness and fear our grandparents lived through, but there are ample warnings in today’s political and economic landscape to draw important insights.
In case your fright quota wasn’t filled in October, Marvin has written a funny and charming story to be read in November—with apologies to Charles Dickens.
The Plan of Happiness is central to becoming a Zion person. Happiness is always associated with Zion: “and surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God.”
When I am doing my best to serve and be worthy of the Lord’s help, I have to confess that I am much more impressed with the instantaneous result of Moses lifting his staff and parting the Red Sea than with Nephi and his brothers multiple tries to get the plates from Laban.
Visitors from across the country will be welcomed to Salt Lake City, Utah November 12-15 as the “Friends of the Crèche,” Inter-denominational Society, gather for their bi-annual convention dedicated to the Christmas nativity.
Parley's work in Toronto continues. Details of his preaching and the conversions of John and Leonora Taylor and Joseph Fielding, the latter of whom would be instrumental in opening the gospel to England.
Edited by Scot Facer Proctor and Maurine Jensen Proctor
Meridian still needs your support. If you have not donated in this year’s subscription/donation drive—please do so today. We are searching for ways to give back to you. We’ve been giving away The Worldwide Ward Cookbook this week and we have another winner from Wednesday! The winner was chosen randomly from the entire list of 2009 donors. Come and see if you are the winner!
As the Civil War engulfs Utah Territory, one family gets caught up in the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy in ways they never imagined, both at home and beyond into Indian Territory, Missouri, Kansas and Texas.
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Parley loses the love of his life when his wife, Thankful, gives birth to their son and passes away. He returns to Canada on another mission. He publishes the book The Voice of Warning.
Edited by Scot Facer Proctor and Maurine Jensen Proctor
Parley has a vision in the which the Lord talks to him and gives him instructions. Great signs are shown in the heavens. Parley continues his work in Toronto and surrounding areas with great success. Parley has a dream which prepares him to meet the challenge of an especially difficult person, one Mr. Caird, who turned out to be a liar.
Edited by Scot Facer Proctor and Maurine Jensen Proctor
A reader writes in, “ I’d like to hear from readers about bullying that sometimes goes on in Young Men and Young Women. How does the parent of a victim deal with it, especially if the leaders seem to turn a blind eye or are just plain tired of dealing with it and have given up?”
“Made in China” are words that we have seen on products over and over for years. Most of us do not know what it takes in China to produce these products.
There are some who scarcely think that God is equal to themselves in tenderness, and love, and thoughtful care; and who, in their secret thoughts, charge Him with a neglect and indifference.
There are some who scarcely think that God is equal to themselves in tenderness, and love, and thoughtful care; and who, in their secret thoughts, charge Him with a neglect and indifference.
As the hymn writer for As Sisters in Zion, Janice Kapp Perry had long wondered about the lyricist, a pioneer woman who became her friend in faith across the years.
Long before Max and the “Wild Things” hauled in an opening-weekend $32 million at the box office, BYU professor Ryan Woodward had a good idea how the movie version of Where the Wild Things Are was going to turn out.
The Shriver Report is probably the most interesting survey about women completed since 1963, when President John F. Kennedy directed Eleanor Roosevelt to examine the standing of American women.
A look at the information molecule that is at the center of life. A DNA repair molecule’s constant operation gives new meaning to the scripture that declares that God supports us “from one moment to another.” (Mosiah 2:21)
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Archuleta Still Calls Utah Home
He may hardly ever visit, but singer David Archuleta still calls Murray home. "I'm not there a whole lot, but I try to go there as much as I can," Archuleta said during a phone call from New York, where he is filming a TV special for Univision. It will air Dec. 10.
Randy Bott: "Don't Return From Your Mission"
Randy Bott's overall theme of advice for newly returned missionaries, to metaphorically not come home but to continue mission practices -- such as losing themselves in service, was a targeted strike against the common mistake for missionaries to return their focus completely back to themselves after they get released.
Philadelphia Temple Site Announced
SALT LAKE CITY -- The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the site for the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple. The specific location is 1739 Vine Street in downtown Philadelphia.
Mormons Run with the Werewolves in 2nd Twilight Saga
Things are about to get a little hairy for those Twilight vampires. Because here come the Twilight werewolves. The second book in author Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga, "New Moon," continues to explore the forbidden romance between ageless vampire Edward Cullen and human teen Bella Swan.
In-N-Out Fans Come out en Masse for Orem, Utah Opening
A little bit of California made its way to Orem on Thursday as hundreds of mostly college-aged customers mobbed the new In-N-Out Burger restaurant at 350 E. University Pkwy.
Republicans Blast 'Bait and Switch' Health Bill
WASHINGTON -- Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states.
Married Couples Face Extra Tax in Senate Health Bill
Senate Democrats' health care bill would create a new marriage penalty by imposing a tax on individuals who make $200,000 annually but hitting married couples making just $50,000 more.
White House at Odds with Bishops Over Abortion
WASHINGTON -- The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Angry Congress Lashes Out at Obama
Growing discontent over the economy and frustration with efforts to speed its recovery boiled over Thursday on Capitol Hill in a wave of criticism and outright anger directed at the Obama administration.
Pentagon to Probe 'Internal Weaknesses' Behind Ft. Hood Shooting
In the wake of the Fort Hood shooting, the Pentagon will conduct an inquiry to assess its ability to identify and root out internal threats. The review will be headed by two retired service chiefs.
Women Now Told: Delay Cervical Exam
CHICAGO -- Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment.
Taliban Chief Hides Among Pakistani Populace
Mullah Mohammed Omar, the one-eyed leader of the Afghan Taliban, has fled a Pakistani city on the border with Afghanistan and found refuge from potential U.S. attacks in the teeming Pakistani port city of Karachi with the assistance of Pakistan's intelligence service, three current and former U.S. intelligence officials said.
GOP Advisors: Giuliani Leans Toward a Senate Race
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate rather than making a bid for governor, two Republican advisers said Thursday. "From staff, we have been hearing that he has been indicating quietly and privately recently that governor might not be the best fit for him now," one adviser said, "but the U.S. Senate could be a perfect fit for him."
Pressure Mounts for Geithner to Resign
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner is making few new friends in Congress these days, as a growing litany of bipartisan critics are questioning whether he should keep his job.
Katrina Ruling Likely to Make Waves
Reporting from Los Angeles and New Orleans - The harshly worded legal ruling that held the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responsible for much of the flooding during Hurricane Katrina could have a far-reaching effect on national flood-control policies and on the federal government's long-standing refusal to take responsibility for its errors.
How to Pay for Health Care: Tax the Rich, Democrats Say
The House and Senate bills differ on who's considered rich enough and how much they should chip in. But both represent a shift that Republicans are bound to jump on.
Winfrey to Announce Friday Show Will End in 2011
CHICAGO -- "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.
TV Ad Seeks to Recruit Arab-Americans to CIA
"Your nation, your world," a male voice says with a Middle Eastern accent, as the frame moves outside and pans out to show the party through a window of a gleaming, high-rise building. In seconds, the shot zooms out to an image of the U.S. from space. "They're worth protecting." "Careers in the CIA."
Senate OK's David Hamilton to be US Appeals Court Judge
Judge David Hamilton is elevated to the US appeals court, after GOP effort to stall a vote failed. Republican resistance signals more political fights are likely over Obama's nominees to the federal bench.
Great American Smokeout 2009: Which States have the Most Smokers?
There are about 46 million smokers in the US -- or 20.6 percent of the adult population. Every day, 1,000 young people become new smokers, the CDC says. (The level in 2004 was 20.9 percent, dipping to 19.7 in 2007.)
Prescription Drugs, Abortions Linked
MONTREAL -- Half of expectant mothers taking prescription drugs that may harm the fetus terminate their pregnancies, Canadian researchers found.
Eight Fort Hood Wounded will Still Deploy
WASHINGTON -- Many more mental health specialists were wounded in the Nov. 5 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, than previously reported, decimating the two units deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq, a commanding general says.
JFK Relics Scattered Across U.S. Still Hold Mystique
When Jeff Underwood gives tours of the Air Force plane that carried President Kennedy's body to Washington after his Nov. 22, 1963, assassination in Dallas, "people get real quiet. It's a highly emotional place," he says.
Fewer Flights, More Fees Await Holiday Travelers
If you haven't flown in a while and plan to take to the skies this holiday season, brace yourself. You'll find fewer flights, more crowded planes and enough fees -- for everything from blankets to bags -- to give you sticker shock.
Housing Bust Halts Growing Suburbs
The recession and housing collapse have halted four decades of double-digit growth for nearly half of the nation's biggest rapidly expanding suburbs. Twenty-four of the 53 cities of 100,000 or more that grew by at least 10% every decade since 1970 lost population in the last two years.
