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"I Can't Do This": The Difficult Discussion Sister Marriott's Fiance Had with Her the Day Before Their Wedding

Neill Marriott, excerpted from "Seek This Jesus" - When I was very young, my parents planted a magnolia tree in our yard, in hopes of my having magnolias at my wedding. Plans for my future wedding also came up when I was 16 years old. Daddy arrived home from a church meeting with a rolled-up drawing of the soon-to-be Methodist church building. He unrolled the plans and pointed with pleasure to the chapel, saying, “Look, Neill, the new church will have a center aisle, instead of the side aisle of our church now, so at your wedding, I can walk you down the center of the sanctuary!” That anticipation...

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The Psychology of Survival: 6 Tips for Mentally and Emotionally Preparing Your Family for a Disaster

Jamie Armstrong - As hurricanes, fires, mudslides, and earthquakes ravaged countries around the world last year, many of us are re-evaluating our emergency preparedness. But while food and water are critical in a disaster, they may not be enough. Recent research suggests that how you react during and after a catastrophe could make the most difference to your survival. Just like animals, humans have strong survival responses. Unfortunately, people often choose the wrong one, freezing like a deer in the headlights at the worst possible moment. Case in point: the September 28, 1994, sinking of the M.V. Estonia in the Baltic Sea. The automobile...

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Watch: Returned Missionary and Heroin Addict Shares Powerful Story of the Savior's Grace

LDS Living Staff - "How did I go from wearing a missionary uniform to a BYU lacrosse uniform to a county jail uniform?" Tyler asked himself. "How did one pill after surgery turn into full-blown heroin addiction?" After falling victim to the debilitating effects of heroin addiction and winding up in jail, Tyler reevaluated his life and his testimony. One day, after reading Isaiah 1:18, he finally found the way to turn his life around. ...

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LDS Convert, NFL Player Shares How Diversity Led Him to Join the Church

Alexandra Mortenson - Ja mal Willis, former NFL running back for the 49ers, was recently called to be in the presidency for the Church’s Genesis Group. In an interview with LDS Living, he shared his story of embracing diversity and staying true to himself while navigating college, football, and Mormon culture. ► You'll also like: Former NFL Player Called to Serve in LDS Genesis Group Presidency A Life-Changing Decision When Jamal Willis received a football-recruiting letter from BYU, he threw it in the trash. “I didn’t want to go to BYU. I didn’t know BYU,” Willis said. “I was one of the highly recruited...

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Watch: One Voice Children's Choir Members Sing Precious Song "We Are Children of God" by Monica Scott

LDS Living Staff - Almost nothing is more touching than children bearing their testimonies through music.  In the new music video by composer Monica Scott, "We Are Children of God," members of the One Voice Children's Choir sing about their divine nature while adorable kids touch our hearts with their sweetness. Watch this precious music video below: ...

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Does Believing We Can Become Gods Make Us Polytheisits: What the Church Has Said About It

LDS.org - This is a part of a new  LDS Living  series where we will be highlighting the Church gospel topics essays, which provide insights into often challenging gospel topics and help Church members “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” About these essays,  lds.org  states: "Recognizing that today so much information about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be obtained from questionable and often inaccurate sources, officials of the Church began in 2013 to publish straightforward, in-depth essays on a number of topics. The purpose of these essays, which have been approved by the First Presidency and the...

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Hilarious Video: When Horribly Nerdy Pick-Up Lines Crash and Burn

LDS Living Staff - We all know that Mormons are a little obsessed with fantasy and science fiction. ► You'll also like: Why Mormon Authors Are Dominating Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels  Don't believe me? Check out this epic video of Mormons cosplaying: And while it's wonderful to celebrate your passions and nerdiness, there is a level that can turn creepy when it comes to trying to score a date. With Valentine's Day approaching, here are a few pick up lines to stay clear of when trying to spark a romance: ...

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28 Stunning Celestial Rooms Around the World (Photos)

LDS Living Staff - Temples are some of the holiest places on earth, and within each temple is a special place known as the celestial room. According to lds.org , "The celestial room symbolizes the exalted and peaceful state that all may achieve through living the gospel of Jesus Christ. This room represents the contentment, inner harmony, and peace available to eternal families in the presence of Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ." Each of these stunning rooms is a little different from temple to temple. Here are a handful of these unique, special rooms. All images, unless otherwise indicated, are from Mormon Newsroom....

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5 Famous Mormons and Their Unbelievable Love Stories

Danielle B. Wagner - Though they may be rich, influential, and glamorous, these famous Mormons have the same troubles we all face when it comes to love. Awkward dating moments, insecurity, and embarrassing failures all mingle with the sweet to make these real-life romances something far more fascinating than what you'd find in a fairytale. Lead images from Mormon Hub, Utah Valley 360, and Getty Images  Mitt and Ann Romney Image from Fox News Ann and Mitt Romney's love story is one that goes beyond the notion of high school sweethearts. In fact, their first introduction spans back to the 1950s, when the two first met...

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21 Awkward Things Latter-day Saints Have Actually Said on a First Date

LDS Living Staff - We asked our readers on Facebook about some of the worst things someone has said to them on a first date. We absolutely loved what we read. The responses were too hilarious not to share.  Not-So-Subtle Marriage Hints My first date in Utah went like this: We prayed in the car before we left "to be in  tune with the Spirit," he tried to hold my hand the entire time, told me "I passed the girlfriend test," and took me to Temple Square and during conversation took my hand and massaged my ring finger. Yeah . . . couldn't end soon...