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Lehi freeway contractor compares construction to improving a ‘straight and narrow path’

After recent footage of the never-ending Lehi freeway construction was published, head contractor Larry Green spoke out about the decisions being made in the freeway construction. “With all the confusion in the world,” said Green, “we’re just trying to keep people on the ‘straight and narrow,’ you know?” Green cited the scriptures as his inspiration for his vision of the Lehi freeway, particularly the “Tree … Continue reading Lehi freeway contractor compares construction to improving a ‘straight and narrow path’

Gail Black
Life

Local Relief Society President only thanked by one of the ten COVID-struck members that she ministered to, says, “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?”

Mckynlee Jensen, Relief Society President in the Provo YSA 182nd ward, spent the last several weeks texting uplifting conference quotes and delivering baked goods to members of her ward in quarantine.  Despite her ministering to nearly a dozen different people, only one of them reached out to thank her after recovering.  She was reportedly “touched” that ward clerk Luke Hatch thanked her personally, but confused … Continue reading Local Relief Society President only thanked by one of the ten COVID-struck members that she ministered to, says, “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?”

Albert Camus
News

President Nelson Reconsiders Age of Accountability After Great-Grandson, Age 9, Swallows Magnets For Fun

Fresh off the 190th Annual General Conference, an anonymous source from Church Headquarters reports the First Presidency is reevaluating the official age of accountability.  The alleged discussion comes directly after President Nelson acknowledged his great-grandson’s knack of swallowing magnets, which almost landed him in the hospital last weekend.  For years, doctors have warned parents that when ingested, magnets can clasp together and cause severe internal … Continue reading President Nelson Reconsiders Age of Accountability After Great-Grandson, Age 9, Swallows Magnets For Fun

Sue Sylvester
General Conference, News

LDS Church to Record Laugh Track for Next General Conference

The biannual meeting for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints once again had to be held completely virtually. In a weekend of spiritual enlightenment and uplifting messages the general authorities were upset that their jokes weren’t well received. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve immediately got to work to remedy this problem. They have officially announced that they will be … Continue reading LDS Church to Record Laugh Track for Next General Conference

Art Vandelay
General Conference, Life

“Elder Bednar’s tests were a ‘proving’ and ‘trying’ time in my life,” says man who took the Apostle’s classes

On the morning of the October 3rd session of General Conference, Elder David A Bednar gave a powerful talk on the importance of tests, and how they prepare us for both academic pursuits and life. While rousing to most who heard it, the talk reminded Samuel Aggleton, a former student of Elder Bednar’s, of some tough memories. Samuel took to Twitter to proclaim: “Elder Bednar’s … Continue reading “Elder Bednar’s tests were a ‘proving’ and ‘trying’ time in my life,” says man who took the Apostle’s classes

James West