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The 5 Best Websites for Free LDS Sheet Music
Jannalee Sandau
- Music is a key part of Latter-day Saint worship services. Whether it's Sacrament meeting, a baptism, or a devotional, wherever Mormons gather, music will be found. With just over 300 hymns in the English hymnbook, sometimes members can feel hard-pressed to find a new or appropriate song for a choir or a special musical number without spending some money. There are, however, some great free sites tailored especially for your ward music needs! Check out the list below for the top five sites for free LDS sheet music. 1. www.lds.org/music/library LDS.org is a good place to start your search. Under the...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Favorite LDS Hymns
LDS Living Staff
- The history behind LDS hymns is rich with fascinating stories and quirky facts. Don't believe us? Just check out these fun finds about the history and form of some favorite hymns of LDS Living readers and other common conference tunes : How Great Thou Art Today's version of this hymn is loosely based on a German translation of a Russian translation of a Swedish hymn, "O Mighty God." In 1923, English missionaries heard the song in German and translated it from memory, and added new pieces based on the breathtaking scenery they witnessed in their travels. However, at that time, they...
5 Cutest Church-Made Commercials
Jannalee Sandau
- Even if you’re not the sort of person to laugh out loud, these short LDS commercials are sure to bring a smile to your face with their uplifting message and funny scenarios! 1. Bad Hair Day Two little girls find a fun and stylish way to get Dad to stay home from bowling night. 2. Miss the Bus A girl rushes around getting ready for school but misses her bus when she can’t find her backpack. Little did she know that her family was in on the backpack's disappearance, and all for a good reason! 3. Answering Machine A father can only listen...
When You Don't Feel Inspired at Church: 4 Reasons Why and How to Change It
Jannalee Sandau
- How many times have you gone to church, said hi to a few people, sat through class, maybe made a comment or two, picked up the kids from Primary, and headed home, only to feel the same as you did before you left? Many faithful Mormons can find themselves in a slump, consistently going to church without feeling inspired. Here are a few reasons you might be feeling uninspired and a few suggestions to help you reestablish that connection with heaven. Reason One—Habit Because church happens every Sunday, sometimes we can take it for granted and it becomes a habit. We...
30 of the Most Beautiful Lines in the Scriptures
Danielle B. Wagner & Jannalee Sandau
- The scriptures can speak to us personally in times of trial, anguish, and even joy. Whenever we read the scriptures, we can feel and experience first hand the truth that these are words written for His children. These are words written to help guide us in our lives. These are words written especially for us. Along with this power to inspire and move us spiritually, the scriptures can also move us aesthetically. Written in powerful language with imagery that is both striking and poetic, the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants contain some of the most poetic and meaningful...
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5 Ways Receiving My Temple Endowment Was Unlike Anything I Expected
Danielle B. Wagner
- In 2015, my New Year’s resolution took an unexpected spiritual turn. For once in my life, I wanted to make a resolution that counted—one that I wouldn’t forget in two months and that could impact me for eternity. I decided to prepare to enter the temple. That was the best resolution I have ever made—but I had to fight for it. Every moment of that year I battled to stay focused. I questioned “Am I ready? Is this right?” and I worried over all the warnings I received about the temple being strange, confusing, or overwhelming. I learned quickly that, for...
28 Rare Photos of President Oaks That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. Before he was called as an apostle, he served as a justice of the Utah Supreme Court. He married June Dixon on June 24, 1952, and together they had six children. After June passed away on July 21, 1998, President Oaks met Kristen M. McMain. The two were married on August 25, 2000. President Oaks's motto is "Work first, play later." To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos of our beloved President Oaks: President Oaks as an infant. Image from Deseret News . President...
23 Rare Photos of Elder Andersen That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder Neil L. Andersen was born on August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah, and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, on a dairy farm. He was called to be a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1993 and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2009. He married Kathy Williams in 1975, and they are the parents of four children. Here are some of our favorite pictures to celebrate this beloved apostle. Elder Andersen's childhood picture. Image from Deseret News . Elder Andersen and his family. Image from Deseret News . Image from Deseret News . ...
Rome Italy Temple Update: See the First Photos of the Temple Without Scaffolding
Danielle B. Wagner
- During its eight years of construction, the Rome Italy Temple has undergone many extraordinary changes, from the placement of statues of Christ and His twelve apostles in the temple visitors' center to the recent removal of scaffolding along the temple's exterior. This spring, the First Presidency announced that the Rome Italy Temple will be dedicated Sunday, March 10 through Sunday, March 17, 2019, with an open house to be held January 28 through February 16. As the dedication date nears, the temple continues to reach new milestones as the landscaping and construction progress. See the latest photos of this beautiful house of the Lord:...
23 Rare Photos of Elder Stevenson That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder Gary E. Stevenson was born on August 6, 1955, in Cache Valley, Utah. He married Lesa Jean Higley in April 1979. They are the parents of four sons. Elder Stevenson was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in 2008 and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2015. Before he was called as an apostle, Elder Stevenson spent most of his time in Asia doing church service and business. Here are some of our favorite pictures to celebrate this incredible apostle: Elder Stevenson as a baby. Image from Deseret News. Elder Stevenson as a young...
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The 5 Best Websites for Free LDS Sheet Music
Jannalee Sandau
- Music is a key part of Latter-day Saint worship services. Whether it's Sacrament meeting, a baptism, or a devotional, wherever Mormons gather, music will be found. With just over 300 hymns in the English hymnbook, sometimes members can feel hard-pressed to find a new or appropriate song for a choir or a special musical number without spending some money. There are, however, some great free sites tailored especially for your ward music needs! Check out the list below for the top five sites for free LDS sheet music. 1. www.lds.org/music/library LDS.org is a good place to start your search. Under the...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Favorite LDS Hymns
LDS Living Staff
- The history behind LDS hymns is rich with fascinating stories and quirky facts. Don't believe us? Just check out these fun finds about the history and form of some favorite hymns of LDS Living readers and other common conference tunes : How Great Thou Art Today's version of this hymn is loosely based on a German translation of a Russian translation of a Swedish hymn, "O Mighty God." In 1923, English missionaries heard the song in German and translated it from memory, and added new pieces based on the breathtaking scenery they witnessed in their travels. However, at that time, they...
5 Cutest Church-Made Commercials
Jannalee Sandau
- Even if you’re not the sort of person to laugh out loud, these short LDS commercials are sure to bring a smile to your face with their uplifting message and funny scenarios! 1. Bad Hair Day Two little girls find a fun and stylish way to get Dad to stay home from bowling night. 2. Miss the Bus A girl rushes around getting ready for school but misses her bus when she can’t find her backpack. Little did she know that her family was in on the backpack's disappearance, and all for a good reason! 3. Answering Machine A father can only listen...
When You Don't Feel Inspired at Church: 4 Reasons Why and How to Change It
Jannalee Sandau
- How many times have you gone to church, said hi to a few people, sat through class, maybe made a comment or two, picked up the kids from Primary, and headed home, only to feel the same as you did before you left? Many faithful Mormons can find themselves in a slump, consistently going to church without feeling inspired. Here are a few reasons you might be feeling uninspired and a few suggestions to help you reestablish that connection with heaven. Reason One—Habit Because church happens every Sunday, sometimes we can take it for granted and it becomes a habit. We...
30 of the Most Beautiful Lines in the Scriptures
Danielle B. Wagner & Jannalee Sandau
- The scriptures can speak to us personally in times of trial, anguish, and even joy. Whenever we read the scriptures, we can feel and experience first hand the truth that these are words written for His children. These are words written to help guide us in our lives. These are words written especially for us. Along with this power to inspire and move us spiritually, the scriptures can also move us aesthetically. Written in powerful language with imagery that is both striking and poetic, the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants contain some of the most poetic and meaningful...
See All
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5 Ways Receiving My Temple Endowment Was Unlike Anything I Expected
Danielle B. Wagner
- In 2015, my New Year’s resolution took an unexpected spiritual turn. For once in my life, I wanted to make a resolution that counted—one that I wouldn’t forget in two months and that could impact me for eternity. I decided to prepare to enter the temple. That was the best resolution I have ever made—but I had to fight for it. Every moment of that year I battled to stay focused. I questioned “Am I ready? Is this right?” and I worried over all the warnings I received about the temple being strange, confusing, or overwhelming. I learned quickly that, for...
28 Rare Photos of President Oaks That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. Before he was called as an apostle, he served as a justice of the Utah Supreme Court. He married June Dixon on June 24, 1952, and together they had six children. After June passed away on July 21, 1998, President Oaks met Kristen M. McMain. The two were married on August 25, 2000. President Oaks's motto is "Work first, play later." To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos of our beloved President Oaks: President Oaks as an infant. Image from Deseret News . President...
23 Rare Photos of Elder Andersen That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder Neil L. Andersen was born on August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah, and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, on a dairy farm. He was called to be a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1993 and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2009. He married Kathy Williams in 1975, and they are the parents of four children. Here are some of our favorite pictures to celebrate this beloved apostle. Elder Andersen's childhood picture. Image from Deseret News . Elder Andersen and his family. Image from Deseret News . Image from Deseret News . ...
Rome Italy Temple Update: See the First Photos of the Temple Without Scaffolding
Danielle B. Wagner
- During its eight years of construction, the Rome Italy Temple has undergone many extraordinary changes, from the placement of statues of Christ and His twelve apostles in the temple visitors' center to the recent removal of scaffolding along the temple's exterior. This spring, the First Presidency announced that the Rome Italy Temple will be dedicated Sunday, March 10 through Sunday, March 17, 2019, with an open house to be held January 28 through February 16. As the dedication date nears, the temple continues to reach new milestones as the landscaping and construction progress. See the latest photos of this beautiful house of the Lord:...
23 Rare Photos of Elder Stevenson That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder Gary E. Stevenson was born on August 6, 1955, in Cache Valley, Utah. He married Lesa Jean Higley in April 1979. They are the parents of four sons. Elder Stevenson was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in 2008 and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2015. Before he was called as an apostle, Elder Stevenson spent most of his time in Asia doing church service and business. Here are some of our favorite pictures to celebrate this incredible apostle: Elder Stevenson as a baby. Image from Deseret News. Elder Stevenson as a young...
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