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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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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April 21, 2017 03:15 PM MDT
From the Philippines to Sweden and Argentina to the Republic of Congo, eight new mission presidents have been called to serve in missions around the world.
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April 21, 2017 02:13 PM MDT
From Brazil to Utah and Hawaii to Peru, the Church has called 18 new stake presidents to serve in stakes around the world.
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April 21, 2017 12:19 PM MDT
The former American Idol contestant David Archuleta released "Up All Night" on Tuesday, the latest single he released since "Numb" in November.
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April 21, 2017 12:05 PM MDT
"Tears filled my eyes as I boarded at that bittersweet moment. I felt a calmness and a brightness of hope that wonderful, willing men are among us, able to help at a moment’s notice. And I was humbled to help a woman who was very much on Heavenly Father’s radar." What a touching story from Joni Hilton. Get more from her with her new book, perfect for Mother's Day, Golden.
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April 21, 2017 12:05 PM MDT
Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society leaders participated in delivering a donation of $120,000 from the Church to Utah's Children's Justice Centers leaders help fight child sex abuse.
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April 21, 2017 09:13 AM MDT
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April 21, 2017 08:40 AM MDT
We seem to be living in a time when many have doubts about the truthfulness of the Church. Virtually everyone knows someone who is doubting. Many leaders report having interviews with members who are struggling. Parents heartbreakingly watch children leave the Church and feel powerless to help. While the choice to leave the Church lies with our loved ones, there are things we can do to support them and help them dissolve their doubts.
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April 20, 2017 07:33 PM MDT
"It felt like having a baby flipped my world upside down. And that's when the darkness really hit me," Lindsay shares. After having thoughts that began to scare her, Lindsay knew she needed help outside of herself. She even began worrying that the Atonement couldn't work in her life because the anxiety kept her from feeling the Savior's love. But Lindsay found a way to discover the light in her life again. "I can always look back and see the hand of God," Lindsay says.
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April 20, 2017 06:04 PM MDT
After two teenage boys allegedly shot Deserae Turner in the head and left her for dead in a canal ditch in February, Turner was released from Primary Children's Hospital Thursday. During her first public statement, Turner said she was tougher than the bullet "that was still with her."
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