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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
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
Life

LDS Church Announces List Of Temples To Be Destroyed

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced the beginning of the destruction of some of the less-frequently used temples in a press release on Monday morning. “It’s all due to budget cuts, ok? The plan is to destroy them, and then rebuild them as mobile temples just because of…you know…2020.” said a spokesperson for the Church. The announcement adds that no temple will … Continue reading LDS Church Announces List Of Temples To Be Destroyed

Liz Lemon
Sustain New SPJ
Life

Ward Won’t Sustain YW President Until There’s a New Bishop

The members of the Cedar Hills 17th Ward are in the midst of an intense debate. Donald Johnson has been their bishop for almost five years and is expected to be released before the end of the year. This past Sunday, Johnson called Amy Burnett to be the new Young Women President. In a shocking turn of events, over half of the congregation refused to … Continue reading Ward Won’t Sustain YW President Until There’s a New Bishop

Cameron Frye