As the great Uncle Sam would say, “We need you!” Heavenly Father needs each of us, as children of Divinity, to build His Kingdom here on earth! It isn’t that He thinks it would be nice to have your help, he literally needs you! There are certain people that only you will be able to [...]
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How Mormon Teens Learn to Serve Others
I read an article a while back about Jabari Parker, the high school basketball star who is considered the best in the United States. The reporter mentioned that after a big win, he couldn’t find Jabari. The rest of the team was talking to reporters or meeting girls, but Jabari was nowhere to be seen. [...]
David Archuleta to Serve a Mormon Mission
David Archuleta, the pop star who became world famous after coming in second on American Idol, made a surprising announcement during a Christmas concert in Utah. He is putting his career on hold for two years to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are sometimes [...]
New Genealogy Website for Teens
Have you ever wondered where your brown eyes come from or why you love to cook when your parents don’t? Have you ever sat in a history class and wondered if any of your family was involved in the events you were studying. You might have a favorite historical hero, athlete, or author and not [...]
Talking With You About My Experiences in the LDS Temple
A Mormon explains why Mormon temples are so special to her.
How the Book of Mormon Musical Got Uganda All Wrong
Some reviewers have said the Book of Mormon Musical is an offensive portrayal of Ugandans. Here’s how they get Uganda–and religion–all wrong.
A Teenage Hero and a Story of Friendship
Spencer might have been able to win the triathlon if he hadn’t chosen to push and pull a friend with cerebral palsy throughout the entire race. He wanted Dayton to have a chance to be in a triathlon and he was willing to push himself to the limits to make it happen.
Are You a Creative Teen?
Being creative doesn’t have to mean painting pictures or writing famous books. Everyone can be creative in surprising ways.
Teen Hero: Helping Honduran Orphans
Brandon Jackson is a teenage hero. He’s eighteen years old and since he was fourteen, he’s raised more than 150,000 dollars to help Honduran orphans. He also travels there to work with the children at his own expense on a regular basis. He first learned of the project when a Catholic woman spoke at his [...]