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Jake was born on Sept. 22, 1978, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the third of seven children born to Carl Clinton Shoff and Mary Ann ...

A target date is set for the reopening of the Salt Lake Temple. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...

Luke Bryan just recently released a song entitled “Jesus ‘Bout my Kids.” While listening to this song on the radio, it touched a chord with me. As parents, our main ...

“It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” Jesus was adamant that His powers and teachings were only for the Jews. Then, showing endless motherly love, coupled ...

Friend to Friend will feature Elder David A. Bednar and how to share Jesus Christ’s love through service. See how a Valiant ...

Justice Hyms popularly known as Mmebusem was recently spotted in public with his wife. His wife wore a flowery dress while ...

The pastor's young widow, Laura Dobson, sobbed on the stand during Steven Nelson's murder trial, saying: 'I didn't know this ...

Mike Bamiloye has warned netizens on how they use social media. The filmmaker said that people will stand on judgment day ...

Through fundraising for small congregations and building roofs for churches, the American embodied generosity during his ...