Pres. Porter shares one of her darkest moments—and how she found light

On the day of her husband’s funeral, President Susan H. Porter discovered that their home flooded.
Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous record from 2014.
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Feel prepared to receive your endowment with a calm mind and an open heart.
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Above all, President Rosemary K. Chibota says she is excited to serve “God’s finest, the little children.”
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This phrase can impact how often you want to go—and how you feel when you’re there.
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July 16, 2026 10:40 AM MDT
A prophet called this account “one of the finest stories in all of the scriptures.”
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July 16, 2026 10:15 AM MDT
Each square represents stories of eternal families and the temple.
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July 13, 2026 11:03 AM MDT
President Junior Banza was the first person baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Podcasts

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July 10, 2026 01:07 PM MDT
From meaningful books to gorgeous artwork, here are some of our favorite gifts for the newlyweds in your life.
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July 10, 2026 10:45 AM MDT
“Give it a go, and see how you feel,” Elder Kearon advises.
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July 10, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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Fun
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April 20, 2018 12:06 PM MDT
At Ensign Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Swedish Mormons gathered Primary children together to sing a beautiful rendition of "The Family Is of God." If you need a little testimony boost today, watch this video and remember, as Elder Hales taught, "The eternal nature of an individual becomes the eternal nature of the family. . . . All people who will ever live on earth are members of a human family and are eternal children of God, our loving Heavenly Father."
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April 20, 2018 11:54 AM MDT
About the new temple to be built in India, missionary Sister Monica Yadav says, “It makes us fly. It is like we are so close to heaven.”
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April 20, 2018 09:13 AM MDT
On a chilly January evening in 2017, a joint youth activity was in full swing in Herriman, Utah. Guys, gals, basketball, and food—it was the quintessential gathering of Latter-day Saint youth. Fourteen-year-old Tanner Sorensen stayed late. A leader walked around the gym offering the last cookies to the stragglers.
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April 19, 2018 10:27 PM MDT
Find out more about what a death mask is and how the Church came to have these special memorials on display.
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April 19, 2018 08:14 PM MDT
From the Philippines to Rexburg and England to Logan, the First Presidency has called 20 new stake presidents to serve in stakes around the world.
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April 19, 2018 08:06 PM MDT
Author's note: I feel a need to say once again that it is not my intent to show you a better or even a different way to teach these lessons. The manual is the product of inspiration, correlation, and prophets. The lessons as prepared and presented there are the expression of the Church with regard to teaching these materials. I have a quiet but continuous fear that these lessons I am writing will pull some of you away from the place you ought to be.
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April 19, 2018 08:00 PM MDT
From Tahiti to Boise and Brazil to Provo, the following temple presidents and their wives have been called to serve in temples around the world.
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April 19, 2018 07:51 PM MDT
After the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Temple is making its own "hurricane comeback."
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April 19, 2018 07:42 PM MDT
When I was ordained an Elder I remember being taught this truth by Elder Bruce R. McConkie: “We are his agents; we represent him; we are expected to do and say what he would do and say if he personally were ministering among men at this time.” It struck me, I need to prepare and be worthy at any minute to act and stand in the place of the Savior.
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