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

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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By  LDS Living
April 26, 2017 07:49 PM MDT
Many miracles go into the creation and maintaining of temples around the world. From military coups to unexpected storms, read a little more about just a few incredible temple miracles.
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April 26, 2017 07:29 PM MDT
I was still in the middle of the street, heart spasming a little from the fact that a car had nearly run me over—literally. Not in a ha-ha-did-you-see-that kind of way. I had been in the middle of a crosswalk when a teenage driver turning left gunned it to race through the intersection before an oncoming car, not realizing I was also in the intersection. The worst part was, when I jumped out of the way to avoid becoming road kill, he happened to swerve in the same direction, coming even closer to maiming if not killing me.
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April 26, 2017 06:18 PM MDT
Recently, the Deseret News cited a 2011 Pew Research study that focused on how Mormons upset the stereotypical way of thinking when it comes to religiosity and more college education. Most of the world perpetuates the idea that a college education often leads to a distancing from faith, but that's not the case with Mormons.
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April 26, 2017 03:07 PM MDT
Scholars of Mormon history and studies—both LDS scholars and those outside the Church—have come together to argue that Mormon history can shed some light on current politics.
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April 26, 2017 02:57 PM MDT
Does a college education hinder or help your faith? Find out how Mormons are proving the stereotypical way of thinking wrong.
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April 26, 2017 01:57 PM MDT
"We pray they find something to help us gain closure," Mark McOmie wrote on Facebook. "We remain hopeful. We would like to thank the National Park Service for their diligent search efforts."
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By  LDS Living
April 26, 2017 01:41 PM MDT
There are 10 temples that do not have an angel Moroni (including the new Paris France Temple), but the Salt Lake Temple isn't one of them.
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April 26, 2017 01:04 PM MDT
Now when the Church issues an official letter, Church leaders will be notified immediately and can access the letter in 40 languages.
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April 25, 2017 08:26 PM MDT
City of Enoch member Kyle Wesley shares how we can find joy even in the most stressful situations.
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