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 Open Letter from a Former Pornography Addict
A former pornography addict learns the virtues of spiritual exercise.
By Geoff Steurer |
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Church Education Conference Set for June 6-7 at SVU
Registrations are now being taken for the annual Southern Virginia University Education Conference, which will be held on June 6-7 at the SVU campus. This year's theme is, Living after the Manner of Happiness. |
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The Land. The Culture. The People
The acclaimed documentary, Journey of Faith, was filmed on location in the Middle East and chronicles the courage and faith of Lehi's family with the insights of scholars from a broad range of expertise. The film shows the land of Nahom, where Ishmael was buried, and the most likely location for Bountiful, where Nephi built his ship. Insightful and inspiring, Journey of Faith shows how God molded Lehi's family in the wilderness to become a new people of God.
A stunning sequel to Journey of Faith, Journey of Faith: The New World presents startling insights from 32 top scholars as they continue the journey into the Book of Mormon's thousand-year span, further illuminating this sacred text. Mormon's description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. Beautiful images filmed on location in Guatemala and Mexico combined with the art of Joseph Brickey illuminate the rich history of the Book of Mormon. |
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Like Water off a Duck's Back
Just because someone makes an offense against us does not mean we have to take offense! In order to shore ourselves up and let the negative roll right off, here are a few ideas that may help.
Vickey Pahnke Taylor |
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Getting Organized for an Outdoor Experience
When it comes to having a great experience outdoors, it definitely helps to be organized. When you have things organized you have more time to enjoy the outdoor and the people you are sharing the experience with.
Dian Thomas |
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The Craftiest Temptation
The transgression that led to Adam, Eve, and thus ourselves being thrust out of the Lord's presence was disobedience. But how did the crafty serpent get Eve to disobey?
By G.G. Vandagriff |
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Looking to the Past, Preparing for the Future
Some people who are vulnerable may not recognize it, and may not be prepared. Some young families have become accustomed to prosperity and their ability to charge expenses on a credit card and just assume there will always be "next month" to deal with debt.
By Carolyn Nicolaysen |
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Striving For Family Unity
When we work willingly together as a family, for any objective, joy increases and family life becomes better.
By C.S. Bezas |
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A Seer
Observing the cycles of history help a seer foretell the future.
Excerpts from Step by Step Through the Book of Mormon by Alan C. Miner (Unpublished) |
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Lesson 20
"My Soul is Pained No More"
Mosiah 25-28, Alma 36
By Maurine Proctor
Lesson 19
None Could Deliver Them but the Lord
Mosiah 18-24
By Scot and Maurine Proctor |
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Empty Nest Mothers
Once your fledglings have left the nest, here are some suggestions for dealing with feelings of loneliness and separation.
By Daryl Hoole |
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Giving Church Magazines a Second Life
If you ever wanted to do with your old church magazines, Meridian's readers will help you. Hint: They're good for much more than using as paperweights.
By Kathryn H. Kidd |
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Reader's Tributes to "My Mother-in-Love"
As a Mother's Day tribute, here are three stories of mothers-in-law who became mothers-in-love.
By Meridian Readers |
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 Still going strong in her eighties, Chieko Okazaki's new book reflects her passion for all to find a personal relationship with our Savior, and a special understanding of those who feel overlooked in the Church.
By Steven Kapp Perry |
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Future Journeys Together
 Are you journeying toward autumn? Your input is needed.
By Richard Eyre |
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Books to Celebrate Moms on Their Day
Mother’s Day is here. What better way to celebrate Mom than to read books with her about the joy of mothers?
By Holly E. Newton |
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How Does the Lord Speak to Us?
If the Lord speaks to us through thoughts and feelings, how are we to distinguish between His thoughts and feelings and our own? By Gerald N. Lund |
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2008 CAMIE Awards
The stars were out as the 2008 CAMIE (Character and Morality In Entertainment) awards were presented in Hollywood on May 3.
By Levor Oldham |
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Handling Life with Humor
Bringing humor into situations and life puts others at ease, relieves tension, and is therapeutic. The old maxim “Laughter is the best medicine” has much truth to it. The following are glimpses into the humor of several former general auxiliary presidents.
By Janet Peterson |
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The Book of Mormon Title Page For a Wise Purpose
According to Monte Nyman, the Allegory of the Olive Tree goes on to span the history of the House of Israel until the end of the earth.
Excerpts from Step by Step Through the Book of Mormon by Alan C. Miner (Unpublished) |
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Finding Self-Confidence in the Bedroom
 Sexual self-confidence is the self-assurance — and God-assurance, even — that one is loved and acceptable to one’s self and to God. This is coupled with sexual knowledge and application within marriage.
By Laura M. Brotherson |
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Exact Change
Some things, whether they be things of faith or opinions about the timing of explosive devices, are open to continuing revelation.
By Marvin Payne |
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New Genealogy Guides for England and Scotland
FamilySearch has announced the release of two new free research tools that will help those with British and Scottish roots to find their ancestors. |
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Pray and Stay Awake!
Sometimes in the scriptures, there are stories that parallel each other that command our attention and teach principles. Such is the case of the two accounts in scripture where Jesus was with his apostles and commanded them to watch and pray always lest they entered into temptation.
By Janet Lisonbee |
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Jerusalem vs. Bethlehem
 Critics point out that Alma 7:10 says Jesus would be born “at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers.” We all know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. They say this mistake is evidence that Joseph Smith forged the Book of Mormon.
From FAIR, the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research |
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Poetic Reflections
 Everyone says, "I'm not a poet" but what is a poet, and why are you not one? Poetry, in its best definition, is an effort to express something in the fewest, most well chosen words. Poetry makes us think, both as writer and as reader.
By Richard Eyre |
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Books to Help Kids Transition
Graduation is a dramatic step for young people. It connotates a transition and change that is about to happen. It could be graduation from elementary school, high school or college. But whatever the graduation celebration, here is a list of some great books to give to your favorite graduate.
By Holly E. Newton |
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Are You Prepared?
Finding food storage that's both delicious and affordable may seem like a task too tough to swallow, but The Ready Project has taken storing foods to a whole new shelf-life. You can even host a party and sample their gourmet food storage meals. Click here for more information. |
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Traffic as the Test of Christian Character
Driving is a magnificent test of our Christian character. We are generally quite anonymous, we have lots of power, and we are fully goal-directed. If anything will demonstrate our spiritual maturity, I suppose that driving will.
By H. Wallace Goddard |
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A Smorgasbord of Fascinating Books
May's LDS fiction selection is a buffet of literary treats. Those with eclectic tastes will enjoy all of them, and those with more specific palates are likely to find at least one to enjoy.
By Jennie Hansen |
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Where Did Joseph Smith Really Live in 1820?
Critics claim that there are discrepancies in Joseph’s account of his family’s early history that make his 1820 and subsequent revelations impossible. Specifically, they insist that there is no evidence that the Smith family was in the Palmyra area in 1820 for the religious excitement and First Vision.
From FAIR, the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research |
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Art Percussion Group at D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center
An award winning professional performance team from Taiwan is great entertainment that will appeal to all ages. |
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Pursuing True Christian Motherhood
The phrase, true Christian motherhood, expands our notion of motherhood beyond the closed circle of mother and child, and to examine what we can learn from mothers about being Christian and in turn, what we can learn from the principles of Christianity about being a mother.
By Marilyn Faulkner |
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Cami Style Confusion
Underwear worn as outerwear is today’s pop fashion trend. But as any man or boy will tell you, lacy camisole underwear worn as outerwear is distracting — and not in a good way. It’s not only what you wear, but how you wear it that determines the message.
By Judith Rasband |
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Curitiba Brazil Temple Opens its Doors to Public
The doors of the new Curitiba Brazil Temple are now open for public tours. The open house for members of the public will continue through 24 May, excluding Sundays. |
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Finding Evidence of Original Christianity in the Russian Orthodox Church
Some teachings and practices of the Orthodox churches today are similar to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
By Marvin R. VanDam |
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The Difference between "Nowhere" and "Now Here!"
The difference between “nowhere” and “now here” is just a little space! Here are 16 easy weight loss tricks that will create space and comfortable wiggle room in your clothing, mind and heart.
By Carolyn Allen |
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Latter-day Laughs
Troy Williams from Saratoga Springs, Utah, writes: While teaching my Valiant 10 Sunday School class, I asked if anyone knew what it meant to kneel in mighty prayer and supplication.' One of the boys told us that it means to pray so hard you can't breathe and you pass out. One of the girls replied: No silly, that would be mighty prayer and suffocation!"' Come laugh with us!
Edited and Compiled by Trish Manwaring,
Assistant Editor, Meridian Magazine |
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Defending Marriage and Moral Values in Oregon
A battle regarding gay rights and marriage is at a pitch in Oregon, and if you live there, your help can make a difference.
By Kenneth Stevens |
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The Duffle Bag
Sometimes good things happen to people who don’t conform.
By Larry Day |
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Church Responds to Myanmar Disaster
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints extends its sympathy and assistance to the citizens of Myanmar following the recent devastating cyclone. |
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It's Time to Be Outdoors
Take a few minutes to think about what nurtures your soul and be sure to get that on the calendar. It will make the hard things a lot easier.
By Dian Thomas |
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New Online DVD Rental Store Features LDS Movies
A new online DVD rental company has opened its doors, and unlike Netflix or Blockbuster this site is specific for the LDS market. |
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How Dark Were the Dark Ages?
Ah yes -- those famous Dark Ages. Were they really so dark and miserable?
By Davis Bitton |
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BYU-Idaho’s Three-Semester System is Working
Enrollment statistics released for summer semester 2008 at Brigham Young University-Idaho show that the goal of fully implementing the three-semester system is becoming a reality. |
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25 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
There are many other books more entertaining, more diverting, and more fun to read if you want to stay in your head. If you want a book to help you to search your heart, this may be it.
A Book Review by Darla Isackson |
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Defining Marriage
No matter how you slice it, “separated” reads “still married.”
By Susan Law Corpany
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LDS Women Reach Out to Serve
Why do these three Mormon women and thousands of others of their faith reach beyond the boundaries of their own homes, even their own communities, to provide relief to people in need? |
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Lesson 19
None Could Deliver Them but the Lord
Mosiah 18-24
By Scot and Maurine Proctor
Lesson 18
“God Himself ... Shall Redeem His People"
Mosiah 12-17
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Energy Medicine Is DNA the Final Answer?
Cells, and the objects of which the cells are comprised, while seemingly impermeable, are capable of storing memory. What does this implication have for modern medicine?
By Stan M. Gardner, M.D. |
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California Overturns ‘Gay Marriage’ Ban
In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage Thursday in a ruling that would allow same-sex couples in the nation's biggest state to tie the knot.
LDS Church Expresses Disappointment in Calif. Decision
Following the California Supreme Court's decision Thursday to overturn a ban on gay marriage there, both the LDS Church and the Catholic Archdiocese in San Francisco released statements about the decision, reiterating their views of marriage and commenting on the court's action.
Gay Marriage Ruling Puts Issue at Forefront
The decision by the California Supreme Court overturning the state’s ban on same-sex marriage seems likely to put the issue back onto the national political stage for the time being. In the process, it should offer a test of whether the issue is resonant in American politics or whether it has fallen to the side of the road.
House GOP Strips War Funds from Bill
Republicans used a parliamentary maneuver to sabotage Democrats' plans to tie the proposed $162.5 billion for the wars to a veto-provoking 18-month pullout timetable, domestic programs and a tax increase.
Bush: Peace in Mideast in 60 Years
President Bush today predicted in the broadest of brush strokes the defeat of Islamic radicals giving way in the next 60 years to a Middle East where peace and democracy would prevail.
Marriott Meets With Groups Opposed to In-Room Porn
Don Wildmon, chairman of the American Family Association, one of 47 pro-family groups lobbying Marriott International to make its properties porn-free, said the first face-to-face meeting with representatives of the hospitality giant on Wednesday was "productive."
Mexican Immigrants Do Not Assimilate Quickly
Immigrants to the United States are doing a good job of assimilating, with immigrants from Cuba, Vietnam, and the Philippines leading the way in adapting to an American way of life, according to a new study. But the one group not assimilating well is Mexicans, apparently because so many of them are in the country illegally.
Online Warfare Research Outlined
Procurement documents released by the U.S. Air Force give a rare glimpse into Pentagon plans for developing an offensive cyber-war capacity that can infiltrate, steal data from and, if necessary, take down enemy information-technology networks.
McCain Widens Dialogue on Blogs
Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign is trying to tap a new audience of potential voters by taking his campaign message straight to liberal and nonpolitical issues-based blogs, which reach millions of readers but don't often delve into conservative politics.
Answering Parents’ MySpace Questions
While some parents are creating their own MySpace pages to keep up with their kids, many don't understand the social-networking site and its allure for adolescents.
Perpetual Education Fund a Growing Miracle
Since President Hinckley first announced the program seven years ago, about 28,000 young people, approximately half of them men and half of them women, have received PEF loans.
Athletes to Share Love of God at Olympics
Despite strict statements made by the Chinese government that it will not tolerate evangelism during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, many Christian athletes are planning to share the roles God has played in their lives.
Gov. Proposes Giving Alaskans $100 a Month
Faced with some of America's highest energy costs, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin proposed a plan on Thursday to provide state residents with special debit cards good for $100 of fuel every month.
Conn. AG Appeals No Child Left Behind
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal filed an appeal yesterday to block the federal government from imposing unreimbursed costs for the No Child Left Behind Act.
Mass. Teens Watch TV, but Not What They Eat
Despite widespread concern about the burgeoning waistline of America's teenagers, Massachusetts adolescents last year ate no better than they did six years earlier, while remaining glued to their televisions and computers.
House Panel OKs Troop Pay Hike
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bill early Thursday that authorizes $601.4 billion in defense spending for next year, including a 3.9 percent pay raise for troops.
EU Warns Google Over ‘Street View’ Photos
The EU's top data protection supervisor said Thursday that Google Inc.'s "Street View" map and imaging feature could pose privacy problems if it launches in Europe.
Russian Pres. Pledges to Bolster Nuclear Arsenal
President Dmitry Medvedev made his debut as the commander in chief of Russia's armed forces Thursday, touring a missile base and promising to provide the funding needed for nuclear forces to counter global threats.
Clean-Air Rules for National Parks May Be Eased
The Bush administration is on the verge of implementing new air quality rules that will make it easier to build power plants near national parks and wilderness areas, according to rank-and-file agency scientists and park managers who oppose the plan.
Passport Cards Called Security Vulnerability
The State Department will soon begin production of an electronic passport card that security specialists and members of Congress fear will be vulnerable to alteration or counterfeiting.
Vitamin D May Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found — adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin'' has anti-cancer benefits.
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We partake of physical food that is, we partake of bread and water etc., to nourish the physical body. It is just as necessary that we partake of the emblems of the body and blood of our risen Lord to increase our spiritual strength.
— George Albert Smith, Conference Report, April 1908, p. 34
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