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		<title>Words For The Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A timely message of prevention for spiritual "heart failure". <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2011/11/28/words-for-the-heart/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=10112&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["In a recent stake conference, the tender mercies of the Lord were evident in the touching testimony of a young wife and mother of four whose husband was slain in Iraq in December of 2003. . . <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/12/06/a-soldiers-christmas-card/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=8521&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>3 Keys To A Great Life</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/06/06/to-live-greatly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To say I do a lot of reading would be an understatement. Books, magazines, newspapers, blog posts, articles, commentary...online and offline...you name it, I can be found turning, flipping, scanning and scrolling down. Often during these 'word feasts' I come across a quote that sticks in my brain, and then churns around and around until it's soft, and warm, and smooth as homemade butter taffy. <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/06/06/to-live-greatly/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=7932&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Missouri Teens Give Hope</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conference Countdown Tip #6: Take Time To Give!
In Februrary 2009 a LDS high school Sophomore in Ozark, Missouri decided to start a very different kind of club with her two best friends. Read their story, and watch the inspiring video! <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/03/23/missouri-teens/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=7458&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti, Hold On A Little Longer</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/01/14/haiti-hold-on-a-little-longer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A message, a prayer and a song for those affected by Haiti's earthquake. <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/01/14/haiti-hold-on-a-little-longer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=6925&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Optimism</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2010/01/02/new-optimism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On today's Wordpress home page there's a simple poll. The question reads: "Are you optimistic for 2010?"

The 24-hr. vote shows that the answer "Yes" garnered 84%. Wow! It's nice to know that despite a world filled with many troubles, we can still find a majority of people filled with optimism. This makes me feel more cheerful and more optimistic just seeing that vote of confidence!...

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		<title>There Is Always Hope</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/27/there-is-always-hope/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Statistically speaking, the days that follow Christmas and year-end holiday celebrations show a higher spike in depression and suicide. Today's post is is a new video produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The message is excerpts of a talk by apostle Elder Jeffrey R. Holland entitled "Lessons From Liberty Jail" originally given at a CES Fireside at Brigham Young Univeristy on Sept. 7, 2008.  This new 9 minute video from MormonMessages offers a powerful reminder that we are never really alone, and there is always hope. {VIDEO} <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/27/there-is-always-hope/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=6530&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>You Would Have Loved This</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/16/you-would-have-loved-this/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the 16th Day it isn't always enough ... to smile and grin and try to be tough... A post on coping with Grief and Loss at Christmas time.
Today, my message of hope and praise is just a little different from the norm. I wish to acknowledge the suffering that often accompanies this time of year when empty chairs and broken hearts seem especially out of place.

This Post includes an interview with singer-songwriter Cori Connors, and a NEW MoSop Movie Premeire "You Would Have Loved This", from Cori's Christmas CD: "Sleepy Little Town". [watch in HD!] <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/16/you-would-have-loved-this/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=6327&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Words</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/06/new-words/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["On The 6th Day of Christmas, MoSop shares a music treat"...
...The Song "NEW WORDS" performed by Brian Stokes Mitchell (so sweet!) Today's gift is a new MoSop Movie, featuring one of the songs "Stokes" performed during last year's Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert in SLC. I feel this particular song captures the true essense of Christmas, and offers . Enjoy!

 <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/12/06/new-words/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=6233&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>9/11 Survivor Finds Peace</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/09/09/911-survivor-finds-peace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we prepare to commemorate the anniversary of September 11, 2001 &#8211; one of America&#8217;s saddest days, there is opportunity for reflection, healing and peace. In this powerful video, survivor Victor Guzman describes his personal journey from the tragedy and &#8230; <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/09/09/911-survivor-finds-peace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=5955&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Going</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/08/30/keep-going/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Mormon Message for everyone running the race of life. <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/08/30/keep-going/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=5854&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;re Not Alone</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/07/09/youre-not-alone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are times in our life when we are going to feel completely and utterly alone. I have endured these. Some have only lasted a moment, or a day. Other experiences have lasted over a long extended period of time. These feelings are painful, &#8230; <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/07/09/youre-not-alone/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=5665&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;ll Never Walk Alone</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/06/02/youll-never-walk-alone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new MoSop music video bringing you a message of hope and peace. <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/06/02/youll-never-walk-alone/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=5408&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Facing Hard Times</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/05/25/facing-hard-times/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mormon Soprano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This life is not always easy, nor was it meant to be. It is a time of testing and proving. When we are having a particularly hard time, and things seem unbearable, we can be assured that we are not alone. There is One who can bear our burdens, and hold us in His arms... <a href="http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/05/25/facing-hard-times/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mormonsoprano.com&amp;blog=2126425&amp;post=5366&amp;subd=mormonsoprano&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Pornography Addiction: Movie Offers Hope</title>
		<link>http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/05/18/pornography-addiction-movie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 23:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A compelling documentary has been created entitled "Pornography: Confronting the Addiction"...watch the movie trailer and read this thought-provoking and educational post.

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