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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...
21 Simple Pleasures Only Mormons Will Understand
Kelsey Berteaux and Danielle Wagner
- Have you ever had a moment where you pause to take a breath and appreciate something small? These little wonders can be tender mercies in our lives. Here are 21 such simple pleasures that Latter-day Saints in particular might find in their everyday lives. 1. Knowing the scripture that a speaker is quoting. Especially if it's not a scripture mastery scripture. 2. Finding the answer to a prayer in a random scripture. Getting an answer to a prayer is always a simple pleasure. Finding it somewhere unexpected is even more touching. 3. Singing your favorite hymn in sacrament. Or any of...
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...
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When Your Friend Leaves the Church: 7 Ways to Cope and Comfort
Rachelle J. Christensen
- When one of my friends announced on social media that she no longer had a testimony of the Church, I was shocked and saddened. A few months later I met up with another good friend who told me that she and her entire family had left the Church. I felt profound grief, confusion, and loss for these friends, and I struggled to understand and reconcile my feelings. How would their choices affect the future of our friendship? These experiences have opened up several talking points with my family about personal testimony and how we can be an example to others. I...
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:...
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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...
21 Simple Pleasures Only Mormons Will Understand
Kelsey Berteaux and Danielle Wagner
- Have you ever had a moment where you pause to take a breath and appreciate something small? These little wonders can be tender mercies in our lives. Here are 21 such simple pleasures that Latter-day Saints in particular might find in their everyday lives. 1. Knowing the scripture that a speaker is quoting. Especially if it's not a scripture mastery scripture. 2. Finding the answer to a prayer in a random scripture. Getting an answer to a prayer is always a simple pleasure. Finding it somewhere unexpected is even more touching. 3. Singing your favorite hymn in sacrament. Or any of...
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...
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When Your Friend Leaves the Church: 7 Ways to Cope and Comfort
Rachelle J. Christensen
- When one of my friends announced on social media that she no longer had a testimony of the Church, I was shocked and saddened. A few months later I met up with another good friend who told me that she and her entire family had left the Church. I felt profound grief, confusion, and loss for these friends, and I struggled to understand and reconcile my feelings. How would their choices affect the future of our friendship? These experiences have opened up several talking points with my family about personal testimony and how we can be an example to others. I...
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:...
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