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The Most Righteous RMs

Fresh off the Plane

Returned missionaries brag … a lot, which is fine. We just want to make sure there is substance to their claims. So, we ran a fact check. The subject of our inquiry? Which group of missionaries are more faithful, righteous, and just plain better — stateside or foreign? After extensive research, we found the answer, [...]

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Girlfriend Advice for RMs

Dating

As a missionary, you got really good at working with investigators—teach, testify and invite. As an RM you’ve been applying the same principles. So should you treat your girlfriend like an investigator? Yes…if your goal is to baptize her. But, if you want a girlfriend instead, remember these guidelines: How big is the teaching pool? [...]

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The Site You’ve Been Looking For

Fresh off the Plane

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new website called Yet TBD. Its a men’s gear, style, and entertainment site which covers a range of topics and products. The great thing is that it is completely RM safe. Often men’s sites are peppered with material that is unsuitable for a thoughtful and classy audience. [...]

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Talks for Returned Missionaries

Fresh off the Plane

Occasionally one of the general authorities will give a talk directed to the returned missionaries. Here’s our running list of those talks. To Returned Missionaries – Elder L. Tom Perry gave this talk in the October 2001 General Conference. Memorable line: “What we need is a royal army of returned missionaries reenlisted into service.” The [...]

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Favorite RM Cartoons from 2011

Fresh off the Plane
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Cartoons are funny. Returned missionaries are funny. It’s the perfect match.

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Returned Missionary Appreciation Day

Fresh off the Plane

The last Sunday of every April is hereby deemed Returned Missionary Appreciation Day (RMAD for short). Why not? There’s a day for just about everyone else — Horticulturalist’s Day, really? 

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Mormon Explorer

Lessons

Has your mission left you with a taste for travel adventure? After spending two years away from home you’ve probably realized the world is a big interesting place. Today’s guest post is from the creators of Mormon Explorer. We’ll let them explain themselves, but for those RMs looking to explore the world as “civilians” instead of [...]

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Rewiring Your Brain

Fresh off the Plane

There’s an old television commercial in which the camera focuses on a hot frying pan as a narrator says, “This is drugs.” Then an egg drops into the pan and begins to fry as the narrator says, “This is your brain on drugs, any questions?” Does the same thing happen to your brain if you [...]

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Taking Down the Mission Plaque

Fresh off the Plane

Tradition dictates that every returned missionary be presented in front of his or her ward so the bishop can confer upon them their mission plaque. You know, the plaque with the glamour shot, the inscribed scripture, and eighteen to twenty-four month’s worth of dust on top of it — that plaque. What a great moment [...]

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Words of Wisdom

Fresh off the Plane

Your peers have spoken. Over on our Facebook page, we gave this prompt: In one or two sentences, please share your best piece of advice for a newly returned missionary. So far the crowd has shared some great ideas for new RMs. So be sure to check out all the insights, or add your two [...]

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Are You the Newest Returned Missionary?

Fresh off the Plane

There comes a point during every baptismal service in which the Bishop stands up and says, “Just think Jacob, right now you’re probably the newest member of the church anywhere in the whole world.” It’s time returned missionaries have a similar moment. We want to find out who the newest returned missionary is. Leave a [...]

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Since You’re Out of a Job Anyway

Fresh off the Plane

You’ve been laid off from your full time missionary efforts. So, with all your extra time why don’t you shift your efforts from the living to the dead. Besides, indexing has become all the rage since you were gone — all the cool kids are doing it. Indexing is a simple task, but one that [...]

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The Boat Shoe is for Preppy Date Night

Style

Not everyone was sold on the chukka being the best shoe for date night. So, if you’re looking for another dressier — and preppier — alternative to your sneakers and don’t prefer the looks of the chukka, consider a pair of boat shoes. And no, you won’t look like a silly sailer if you wear [...]

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Hugs but not Kisses

Dating

After all the interest in the Holding Hands article, we decided to follow up with this comprehensive guide on hugs (kisses will come later). Hugging is a life skill. You can learn to do it right and enjoy some great moments, or you can be lazy and feel awkward every time the situation arises. Today’s [...]

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