Richard Paul Evans Richard Paul Evans (born 11 October 1962) is an American author, best known for writing The Christmas Box and, more recently, the Michael Vey series. He graduated from Cottonwood High School in Murray, Utah, and graduated with a B.A. degree from the...
Argentine artist Jorge Cocco Santangelo has always felt drawn towards religious art. For a while, he felt trapped by the traditional standard of religious art and was afraid to branch out. But his artwork now has given many viewers a different look at Christ’s...
Some people may recognize Nicholeen Peck as an author. Some may remember her as one of the “World’s Strictest Parents” on the BBC documentary. Some may know her from her website “Teaching Self Government.” But all of these accomplishments began with a simple desire to...
Terri Ferran Terri Ferran grew up in a small Colorado town that offered little in the way of entertainment. She escaped through reading (and later on a Continental Trailways bus), and although the town didn’t have a library, she eagerly anticipated the coming of...
Glen Hopkinson Glen’s paintings are well known in the world of Western art and since his paintings have appeared in many LDS publications.He is often commissioned to paint particular events from personal family histories. His originals are found at the Williams...
Laura M. Brotherson Laura Mason Brotherson graduated from Brigham Young University, and has written a book about sexual intimacy and marital oneness entitled, “And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment.” Laura is a...
Tony Finau, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a 28-year-old professional golf player from Lehi, Utah, where he resides with his wife and four children. He was seven years old when he saw his first golf tournament on television, watching...
Katie Garner, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often mistakenly referred to as the “Mormon Church”), is an extraordinary inspirational artist who lives in Utah with her husband and six young children. She is most known for her...
Earl Bascom was born on 19 June 1906 in Vernal, Utah, as Earl Wesley Bascom. He was an American painter, printmaker, rodeo performer and sculptor who portrayed his own experiences cowboying and rodeoing across the American and Canadian West. He was also an actor,...
For the first time in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a documentary team not connected with the Church was given permission to film four young missionaries serving in the Helsinki Finland Mission. The four missionaries who were chosen...
Chart-topping Billboard artist Nathan Pacheco will be the first performance at the Orem Summerfest outdoor concert series this summer. Pacheco is a singer and songwriter known for his classical style and wide vocal range. He was featured on Yanni Voices and has since...
Shirley Bahlmann Best selling author and Motivational speaker Check out Shirley’s website for information about the the many books she has written !...
Sara Webb is a mother, a successful professional ballet dancer, and a temple-loving member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often mistakenly referred to as the “Mormon Church”). She was the principal ballerina for the Houston Ballet before retiring...
Robert Upshur Woodward (Bob), an American investigative journalist, has written numerous books, appeared on countless network news programs and been portrayed in a Hollywood movie by renowned actor, Robert Redford. He has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a...
Remember Jimmer Fredette? In case you’ve forgotten, he was drafted 10th overall by the NBA in 2011 after his success on the BYU basketball team, and he was famous for his three-pointer shots. While he currently is not playing for the NBA, he is finding ways to...
On Friday, 28 May 2021, Mason Wells from Sandy, Utah, a returned missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, became a 2021 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. The 24-year-old sailor has now taken his place among the ranks of newly...
Famous Mormon entertainer Donny Osmond recently addressed a question on his website Donny.com. He was asked how he reacts to friends in same sex relationships who consider themselves married. Despite the controversy, boycotts, threats, vandalism of LDS buildings, and...
In his latest video, Stuart Edge tries to determine whether the same magic tricks that makes humans happy has the same affect on man’s best friend. During the video, titled “Magic for Dogs,” Edge visits a dog shelter to try out some of his magic...
New Zealand women’s basketball team. Purcell made her Tall Fern debut in 2001 against Australia. She was also NZ U23 MVP that year, but did not return to the national team until 2005, when she was recalled for the Oceania Championships against the Opals. Purcell...
Cedar Breaks Band describes their music as “New Age Folk,” but fans of any genre can find something to enjoy in the release of the music video for their song, “Ayre.” “Ayre” won awards at the 2017 Utah Music Festival and shows a...
GENTRI, the popular LDS tenor trio, released a new music video covering The Beatles’ famous “Let It Be.” Their version is a more classical, polished take on the classic song that features the gentlemen in suits, singing in a church to the simple...
Jake Mangakahia has had two dreams since he was a little boy; to pursue a career in ballet and to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His dream of being a missionary was fulfilled in 2014 when he served a two-year mission in Toronto,...
Jared Halley is a talented LDS musician who recently released a new music video on his YouTube channel that showcases his a capella skills in an arrangement of Elton John’s hits. The fun video was released on June 13, 2017 and features Halley is a dapper suit...
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in the month of May. The first National Day of Prayer dates to 1775 when the Continental Congress assigned a daily prayer while they were forming the new nation. Since that time, various Presidents...
