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The first storm can be especially dramatic. Walls of water race along empty streambeds pushing a mixture of rock, soil, wood ...

Participants recite the Lord’s Prayer during Mass at the Labor Day Encuentro gathering at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, N.Y., Sept. 3. Sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Ministry of ...

Once upon a time, a wicked queen asked, "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?" Unfortunately, the magic mirror could only speak the truth; instead of naming the woman ...

Good Friday 2019 Quotes: Holy Friday or Black Friday is commemorated with prayers of Thanksgiving and hymns. The day is remembered as Jesus Christ’s crucifixion that led to resurrection Sunday, three ...

BYU ancient scripture associate professor Tyler Griffin hugs his wife after speaking at a session of Women's Conference on May 3, 2019. (Josh Carter) Parents who continually look for gospel-teaching ...

In 2012, just in time for the last presidential election, I became an American citizen. As a new American, I appreciate the great privilege of being able to bring to the voting booth the values that I ...

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, walk ...