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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Hannah Larson’s Story #Cali #Joy #Love #Perfectionism

Meet Hannah Larson Hannah’s Story: Perfectionism vs. Joy Near the end of my mission, when I was 15 months out, I read a quote in Preach My Gospel that basically said, “Do everything you can to make sure you are serving the Lord at all times,” or something similar with a gung-ho feeling. I remember reading that, and something in me was like, “oh my gosh, the next 3 months of my life are the Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Hannah Hardy’s Story #Germany #YOMO

If Hannah could tell sister missionaries one thing, it would be this…check out the 30-second video! Meet Hannah Hi, I’m Hannah, the author of this blog. I wrote a missionary self-help book for sisters called YOMO! You Only Mission Once: A Guide for Sister Missionaries. I use personal experiences from my mission to share principles that can help young women prepare to serve their missions. My hope is that my advice can enable sisters to Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Katie’s Story #New Zealand #Companions #Charity

Meet Katie Gurney Age: 27 From: Highland, UT Job: Trip Leader Director at HXP Family: 4 younger siblings; 2 sisters are pregnant with girls- so future aunt! Has a brother serving a mission and a teenage sister Hobbies: Loves playing sports, especially soccer and pickleball! Enjoys watching sports, too LDS Mission: New Zealand Hamilton Mission, 2016-2017 What was the process like for you in deciding whether to serve an LDS mission or not? Soccer was Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Catherine’s Story #Utah #Leadership #Service #Effort

Meet Catherine Age: 23 From: I moved a lot growing up, but my family is currently in Virginia. Family: I’m the eldest of six kids.  School: I’m working on a degree in Communication! Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing, DnD, & taking on too many projects Mission: Global Services Department, Utah, 2020-2022 What’s a service LDS mission? [Members of the Church of Jesus Christ can go on proselyting or service missions. Both types of missionaries volunteer their Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Ashley’s Story #Scotland #Ireland #Language #Confidence

Meet Ashley Age: 21 From: Panama City, Panama Family: Ashley’s mother served a mission in Honduras; her stepdad is from California and served in Panama; her brother just got baptized, and she was able to come home in time to be there! School: planning to attend BYU-I Work: Before the mission, Ashley played the saxophone at restaurants and weddings Hobbies: music, playing the saxophone, singing, playing volleyball, and playing at the park with her brother Read more…

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Christianity and Pop Culture: Humility Found in a Dashing Prince?

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time If you’re looking for an adventurous action-packed movie sprinkled with a little bit of romance, The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is your film. It’s got an element of mystery and magic to it that you’ll enjoy. While it’s a great movie, you could find some critiques (such as the decision to cast white actors to play Middle Eastern characters). However, let’s focus on something Read more…

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Escape with Me…to the Taj Mahal

Escape with Me You are walking through a mighty, red sandstone gate. The gate heralds the entrance into a magnificent mausoleum complex, one of the seven wonders of the world. Surprised and delighted by the beauty of its gates, you round the corner and gasp in awe as you drink in the sight of the massive, marble, palatial structure. You approach this elephantine tomb, with its towering minarets, domes, and arches in reverence. Slipping on Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Rachel’s Story #England #Nauvoo #Timing #Grace

Meet Rachel Shaw Age: 25 From: Layton, Utah Family: 5 younger siblings (1 sister and 4 brothers); engaged Major: Math Education from UVU Job: Junior High Seventh Grade Math Teacher Hobbies: Singing, dancing, taking dance classes including clogging; joining choirs and spending time outdoors Missions: Birmingham England 2018-2019 and Nauvoo 2022 Check out her story and learn tips on how to prepare for an LDS mission! What was the process like for you in deciding Read more…

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7 Things to Do in Southern India (plus New Delhi)

The best places to visit in southern India and New Delhi from a traveling American’s perspective: 1. Taj Mahal Obviously you have to go here, it’s one of the seven wonders of the world! Location: Agra, New Delhi Tickets: I recommend buying tickets beforehand online. It’s a little confusing to know where to buy tickets at the site, so it’s easier just to have the tickets already purchased. Why It’s Awesome: The Taj Mahal is Read more…

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Top 10 Items to Pack When Traveling to India

Traveling to India? Here’s a guide of the top 10 items to pack when traveling to India, based on my two-week trip to southern India and New Delhi as an American. Items are listed in order of importance: The Essential India Packing List: 1. Hand fan I didn’t think about including a hand fan or one of those mini spray fans. As I sweated through my clothes 24/7, I scoured the local shops for days Read more…

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How to Prepare for an LDS Mission: Sowmya’s Story #India #Conversion #Perseverance

Meet Sowmya Mission: India Bengaluru (Bangalore), 2018-2019 Age: 28 From: Hyderabad, India Family: Married; mother and only child Favorite hobbies: Cooking, trying new recipes, drawing, and painting Sowmya’s conversion story My mom and I were Hindus before we joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For ten years or so, my mom went to a church she found through a friend. One day, missionaries were knocking on doors to find people to teach, Read more…

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