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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...

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27 Products to Help You Experience Time Out for Women All Year Long

LDS Living Staff - Have you ever been to Time Out for Women? Each event is unique because of the different presenters that visit each city on the tour. Check out these products to learn more about these people with incredible stories living faithful lives. Find your event and get tickets for the Time Out for Women Fall 2018 Tour. More than the Tattooed Mormon | Al Carraway Al Carraway is a blogger, speaker, and author of the book More Than the Tattooed Mormon . She was born and raised in New York, has been a member of the LDS Church for eight years, and...

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15 "-Ites" Mentioned in the Book of Mormon (+ What We Know About Them)

Jannalee Sandau - Throughout the Book of Mormon there are groups of people who are called after the name of their leaders or ancestors. Learn about these 16 identified groups, how they got the name they did, and what they are known for doing in their scriptural accounts. How many do you recognize? 1. Amalekites This group of “-ites” can actually be found primarily in the Bible, but are mentioned in Alma 21 as a group of apostate Nephites who joined the Lamanites in the war against the Nephites. They helped build a city named Jerusalem and were often made leaders in the Lamanite...

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Simple, Powerful Ways to Minister: How We Can Go Beyond "If There's Anything I Can Do . . ."

Michelle Wilson - This change in how we minister allows us to really focus on the individual and personal needs of the sisters we are stewards over. But how can we know what their needs are? I posed this question during the recent Relief Society class discussion. A sister raised her hand high before I had even finished speaking. “Ask her,” she said plainly. It seems like an obvious answer, but many of us are afraid to ask our sisters what they need. We might feel like we don’t want to intrude or feel like we are overstepping our bounds. But, one of the...

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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 . ...

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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...

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After Being Asked to Leave Sacrament Meeting, LDS Dad Teaches His Children an Unforgettable Lesson

John H. Groberg, Adapted from "Eternity Is Now" - The following is an excerpt from John H. Groberg's new book, Eternity Is Now , available at Deseret Book. Do we understand who we really are? Do we grasp the significance of the divine potential that lies within each of us? Based on the decisions I see many people make—decisions that seem to be founded on temporal trivia rather than eternal truth—I’m afraid the answer is "No, not really." In this life, we all struggle with trials and temptations. Struggling is an integral part of growth, and growing is one of the main reasons we are here. Whether we grow from...

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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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7 Things You Didn't Know About the Assembly Hall on Temple Square

Lucy Stevenson - Originally finished in 1882 and renovated in the early 1980s, the Salt Lake Assembly Hall has been around for almost 140 years. It has hosted thousands of concerts, lectures, and Church meetings, and its architecture, acoustics, and historical significance have inspired the interest of both members and nonmembers alike. Here are seven fascinating facts you might not know about this historical building. 1. Brigham Young suggested the building of the Assembly Hall 18 days before he died. Before the Assembly Hall was built, an old adobe tabernacle occupied the southwest corner of the temple block. But on August 11, 1877, in...

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8 Creative Zucchini Recipes to Try Before Summer Ends

LDS Living Staff - Not only is zucchini in season, it's a versatile ingredient that can be steamed, roasted, grilled, baked, or boiled. Check out these delicious recipes for creative ways to use zucchini in your family dinners this week! Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1¼ teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 cup finely grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini) 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large bananas) 1½ cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....