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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March 24, 2017 04:12 PM MDT
After a weeklong struggle to overcome a tragic accident, 3-year-old Elsie Mahe, daughter of BYU coach Reno Mahe and his wife, Sunny Mahe, passed away. While many have mourned her passing, the National Kidney Foundation honored Elsie's life and her parents' decision to donate her organs.
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March 24, 2017 04:00 PM MDT
Zion is a place, but it is much more than that. The truth is that Zion is a place only because things must be located someplace. Unless it is filled with Zion people, it is something else. Contemplate the following comment:
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By  LDS Living
March 24, 2017 03:29 PM MDT
Chase Hansen, a safety for the University of Utah, recently shared some of his experiences as a football player, missionary, and Latter-day Saint for a new #BecomingU institute video.
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March 24, 2017 02:49 PM MDT
In 2004, BYU student David Sneddon was hiking in the Yunnan Province in China when he went missing. Last year, a Japanese news source reported Sneddon was abducted by agents of the North Korean government, possibly for his ability to speak fluent Korean.
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March 24, 2017 02:43 PM MDT
American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic released a music video on YouTube yesterday of a beautiful arrangement of "If You Could Hie to Kolob" that captures every emotion in what it is like receiving healing from the Savior.
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March 24, 2017 02:11 PM MDT
Recently, LDS author Heather Farrell created a comprehensive list of women in the Old Testamentin preparation for a new book similar to the one she created about women in the New Testament.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
March 24, 2017 01:40 PM MDT
Recently, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir shared this incredible video to Facebook of when choir members flash mobbed a crowd gathered to watch a historical presentation at Williamsburg, Virginia.
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By  LDS Living
March 24, 2017 09:14 AM MDT
The Church has released new coloring books for the Pearl of Great Price and Book of Mormon. The Church is providing these coloring books under the series Scripture Stories Coloring Books in order to encourage scripture study among family and children and help make learning about scripture stories fun.
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March 24, 2017 09:02 AM MDT
The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.
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