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Director of historic temple renovations draws powerful parallel as Salt Lake Temple enters new renovation phase

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - People passing through Main Street Plaza on Temple Square can now look through the construction project fence windows and see some 170 years into the past. The extensive renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, now in its ninth month, has laid bare much of the foundation stone first set by pioneering Latter-day Saints when the temple was in its infancy in 1853. “It’s special to see those stones. It makes me think of the times in which the stones were laid, the resources that the Saints had during those times and the struggles they were going through,” says Andy Kirby, director...

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Prayer, mindfulness, and meditation: How one woman is fighting adrenal fatigue

Valerie Russell - Being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue is just what it sounds like—utterly exhausting. For Janet Hales, that even meant walking slowly for five minutes was almost more than she could endure. In a recent article for Deseret News , Hales, a Latter-day Saint, says her doctor told her that she needed to significantly reduce her levels of stress if she wanted to improve her condition. Hales then spoke with her bishop, who highlighted the power of meditation and its connection to prayer. She realized that starting to meditate could potentially offer her exactly what she needed—not just reduced stress but also a...

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‘Holding a current temple recommend is an irreplaceable and important thing’ + more counsel from Church leaders this week

Valerie Russell - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This week, Latter-day Saints were given reminders by Church leaders on a variety of topics, from encouragement to keeping a current temple recommend to counseling with the Lord and remembering that God is loving and mindful. Reading their inspired messages may be a great way to help you prepare for the October 2020 general conference. There is certainly much we can do as we prepare for this special opportunity to be taught by leaders of the Church. As you...

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Looking for general conference ideas? We’ve got you covered

LDS Living Staff - It’s Friday night and you’re looking forward to general conference, wondering about announcements that will be made and prayers that will be answered. And you want to help your loved ones feel excited too. So what can you do? Virtual Family Friday might be just what you are looking for to help you and your family start general conference weekend off right. Family Friday will include your favorite authors and artists—plus a virtual cooking lesson with Tara Teaspoon! There will also be temple and conference trivia and the chance to enter to win new Deseret Book products. You won’t want to...

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4 hidden gems you may have missed from general conference footnotes

Lindsey Williams - Author’s note: Every other week, the “ Found in the footnotes ” column explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by Church leaders. I recently had the opportunity to summarize a few of my favorite columns in an article for the September/October 2020 issue of  LDS Living  magazine. Those of you who follow this column will likely recognize these insights, but I hope they can act as a reminder of some of these great teachings from our leaders.  In April 2017, I embarked on a project to find out which verse of scripture was the most referenced during general conference....

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Church makes 200 food donations in New York to commemorate 200th anniversary of the Restoration in 2020

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Two hundred deliveries to food pantries and charities in the state of New York are being donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first appearance of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, in Palmyra, New York, to Joseph Smith , prophet and first president of the Church. “We’re doing a lot with the food pantries [and] feeding centers, where there’s a great need,” said Richard Long, welfare manager for the Church’s North America Northeast Area. Deliveries began in upstate New York in the Rochester area last week, along with...

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‘Our ultimate quest in life’: New video shares President Nelson’s advice on enduring personal trials

Danielle Christensen - A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a powerful reminder from President Russell M. Nelson about enduring life’s trials. “Life’s personal trials stretch far beyond this pandemic. Future trials could result from an accident, a natural disaster, or an unexpected personal heartache. How can we endure such trials? The Lord has told us that ‘if ye are prepared ye shall not fear’ ( D&C 38:30 ),” he says. The prophet states that spiritual preparation is just as important as physical preparation, and that our ultimate goal is to be prepared to meet the Savior...

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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Plural Marriage

Casey Griffiths - Editor's note: Exactly 130 years ago today, on September 25, 1890, President Wilford Woodruff wrote in his journal that “After Praying to the Lord & feeling inspired by his spirit I have issued . . . [a] Proclamation.” That proclamation is now known as the Manifesto and was published in the Doctrine and Covenants as Official Declaration 1 . This article originally ran on  LDS Living in 2017 and is being shared again for the 130th anniversary of the day  Official Declaration 1  was released to the public on September 25. Throughout the history of the Church, the practice of plural...

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Why studying the women in Christ’s life can help us ‘Hear Him’

Valerie Russell - As we harness the right tools, studying the scriptures can draw us to Jesus Christ. That is the hope of Daniel Smith, producer of the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel . On his most recent project, the Women and Jesus video series , he is joined by Heather Ruth Pack. She provides a woman’s perspective and helps by writing and editing each video script. Together, their love for the scriptures shines through as they prayerfully tell the stories of the women who interacted with the Savior thousands of years ago. Visualizing the Scriptures Understanding the scriptures can sometimes feel daunting and...

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'The Family: A Proclamation to the World': 25 years of prophetic implications and worldwide impact

Valerie Russell - September 23, 1995, was a historic and unforgettable date in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exactly 25 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley revealed “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World .” A Deseret News article written by Hal Boyd and Alan Hawkins highlights the proclamation’s significance as not only thoughtful, but also prophetic. Boyd and Hawkins specify many of the concerning trends regarding families that have occurred over the past 25 years. ►  You may also like:  25 years ago, the family proclamation was issued. Here's how 1 BYU professor says Latter-day Saints...

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Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies share lessons from the Salt Lake Temple renovation

Jannalee Sandau - Temporary front doors, exposed foundations, and removed stonework may change the appearance of the Salt Lake Temple, but the lessons we can learn from it are as powerful as ever.  In a recently released video on Facebook, join the Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies for a closer look at some of the exterior renovation features and some inspiring messages for youth—and all of us—about looking to the temple. Watch the video below: ...

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Latter-day Saint Almeda Fire victim: 'We felt carried in the ways I think the Savior would carry us'

Danielle Christensen - At least 2,357 homes in southern Oregon have been destroyed in the Almeda Fire, which is one of the 10 most-devastating American fires in 50 years, Deseret News   reported. In a single congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 homes were consumed in the flames. But the support that members and non-members alike have received has provided much-needed comfort to displaced families. The morning after the fire, Latter-day Saint Misty Pantle recalled how, when her home was destroyed, another ward member offered her temporary shelter. “We felt carried in the ways I think the Savior would...

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4 little-discussed temple symbols and their meanings

Donald W. Parry, adapted from "175 Temple Symbols and Their Meanings" - Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the  September/October 2020 issue  of  LDS Living  magazine.  Regarding the symbolism of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson taught us that “each temple is a house of learning. There we are taught in the Master’s way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism. We can learn much by pondering the reality for which each symbol stands.  Teachings of the temple are beautifully simple and simply beautiful. They are understood by the humble, yet they can excite the...

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25 years ago, the family proclamation was issued. Here’s how 1 BYU professor says Latter-day Saints can share and defend it today

Alan J. Hawkins, contributor - This article is adapted from a devotional given to LDS Business College, October 8, 2013. President Spencer W. Kimball taught that “the time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.” 1 “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ” was published on September 23, 1995. Reflecting back on the past 25 years since it’s publication, the family proclamation remains a relevant and inspiring document to me personally and to my work in the School of Family Life at...

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Why the 'higher law' in 3 Nephi isn't as impossible to live as it sounds

Danielle Christensen - In this week’s Come, Follow Me ,   we are invited to “live a higher law—to be righteous not only in our outward actions but also in our hearts.” As we live that higher law, repent, seek forgiveness, and come unto Him, the Savior has promised that He will receive us ( 3 Nephi 12:24 ). Sometimes the higher law might seem impossible to live up to, since we make mistakes daily as mortal beings. But Church leaders have reminded us that we need not be too hard on ourselves. In his October 1995 general conference address, then-Elder Russell M. Nelson...

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'We're learning a whole different way to communicate': President Ballard on connecting with Church members virtually

Danielle Christensen - In-person ministering has been impacted by the pandemic, especially in regard to travel restrictions, closed borders, and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean Church leaders aren’t keeping in touch with Latter-day Saints. In a recent interview with Church News , President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared how they are keeping up to date with Latter-day Saints virtually. “It is what we are doing now—every day,” President Ballard told Church News in a recent interview. “In fact, this morning we held our Quorum of the Twelve meeting—half of us were on the fifth floor...

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Take a first look at the Cobán Guatemala and the Okinawa Japan Temples

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dates of groundbreaking ceremonies for the Cobán Guatemala Temple and the Okinawa Japan Temple. Elder Brian K. Taylor, Central America Area president, will preside at the Cobán Guatemala Temple groundbreaking in November 2020. The Cobán Guatemala Temple will be built on a 5.4-acre site adjacent to 4a. Avenida 4-48 Zona 8, Barrio Bella Vista, in Cobán, Guatemala. The temple will be a single-story building of approximately 8,800 square feet. A meetinghouse and temple patron housing will also be built on the site. President Russell M. Nelson...

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8 things you may not have known about Joseph Smith obtaining the gold plates

Yvonne Liu - This article was originally published by  LDS Living in August 2018 and is being shared again in recognition of the anniversary of the day Joseph Smith received the gold plates.  The prophet Joseph Smith would not have been the man God needed him to be without the help of others and without the events that shaped his life. Many historical events during or before the restoration of the Church influenced Joseph Smith and opened the way for new revelation. The Latter-day Saint Channel released a podcast series discussing the Church’s groundbreaking history, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ...

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This mission leader was a part of the NASA team that put a rover on Mars this year, but she missed it to serve the Lord

Morgan Jones - John and Michelle Wright Amos are both converts to the Church. Michelle was raised Baptist but was one of 13 members of her family baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 21, 1979, according to the New Orleans Advocate . She would later introduce her classmate, John Amos, to the Church by asking him to attend an activity with her. John had been raised Catholic but was interested in learning more. He spent his senior year at Southern University learning about the Church and by the end of that year felt he had received a witness...

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Over 100 temples now in Phase 2 of reopening; 3 more to enter Phase 1

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Editor's note: This press release was originally published on May 7, 2020, and has been updated weekly. Beginning September 28, 2020, 4 more temples around the world will begin Phase 2 of reopening. By that day, 103 temples will be in Phase 2. Also, temple worship in three additional temples will resume Phase 1 of operation after a brief pause. A complete list of temples in the first phase of reopening and second phase of reopening is included after the press release. The most recent additions to that list are: Phase 2: Open for all living ordinances only • Guayaquil Ecuador...

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5 ways angels communicate with us

Donald W. Parry, adapted from "Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power" - This excerpt was originally published by  LDS Living in August 2018 and is being shared again in honor of the anniversary of the night the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith.  President Boyd K. Packer taught that divine revelation may come in various ways: “The Lord reveals His will through dreams and visions, visitations, through angels, through His own voice, and through the voice of His servants. ‘Whether by mine own voice,’ He said, ‘or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” 1 Depending on the needs of mortals and according to the will of the Lord, angels...

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10 of our favorite resources to prepare your family for general conference

LDS Living Staff - We get excited every spring and fall as general conference draws closer. It's such an incredible blessing to learn from our leaders, strengthen our testimonies, increase our understanding of the gospel, and feel God's love for us. We're looking forward to preparing our homes, hearts, and families to hear the words of our leaders before the October 2020 general conference is broadcast to members around the world . Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has said of the Church's general conferences that “it is an institutional declaration that the heavens are open, that divine guidance is as real today as it was for...

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Anxiety and Belief: Practical tips to manage anxiety and allow you to explore your faith without fear

Debra Theobald McClendon, PhD - Editor’s note: Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon is a clinical psychologist who specializes in scrupulosity, a religiously themed subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is the final article in a series discussing McClendon’s thoughts on how anxiety impacts a personal faith crisis and how individuals can navigate their anxiety with faith. McClendon was recently a guest on  LDS Living ’s  All In  podcast. You can listen to the podcast and find more resources on the topic  here . Read Part One:  5 principles of faith to help you prevent your doubts from becoming a faith crisis Read Part Two:  Are you experiencing...

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Looking back on the ‘I’m a Mormon’ campaign and the message it communicated to women in the Church

LDS Living - During her five years as a brand strategist for Bonneville Communications, Neylan McBaine was a part of the team behind the “I’m a Mormon” multimillion-dollar advertising and outreach campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. McBaine caught the eye of Boncom, the marketing agency behind not only “I’m a Mormon” but Light The World and other Church campaigns, because of a website she had started, The Mormon Women Project . Unbeknownst to them, McBaine carried with her extensive marketing experience, having worked for years in the Silicon Valley with multiple successful companies, making her an incredible asset to...