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
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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 09, 2017 05:30 PM MST
“I think that’s one of the amazing things is that God has things in store for us that we can’t imagine until we’re willing to embrace his will, and then as we really come to act and accept what he’s got, then doors open and the windows of heaven open and the flood comes in and the blessings just multiply,” Jodi Orgill Brown says.
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Fun
March 09, 2017 03:15 PM MST
In addition to being a businessman and an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Reed Smoot became a U.S. senator in 1903, serving for 30 years.
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March 09, 2017 02:56 PM MST
What a legacy of faith. Our prayers are with Florence Jacobsen's family.
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March 09, 2017 02:31 PM MST
During his short life, Jett Cody Boseman traveled to 33 countries and 44 states inspiring others with his story. “He was just able to touch people’s hearts in a way that—we had so many incredible experiences that showed us the world is still good,” said his father, Cody Boseman.
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Fun
March 09, 2017 12:46 PM MST
“I see your faces light up!" a judge on Mongolia's Got Talent told a choir made up of young Latter-day Saints. And as they went far into the competition, the judges and the country couldn't help but be impressed by the faith of these artists and their desire to donate any of the prize money they received to an orphanage in Mongolia. Check out one of their performances on the show:
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By  LDS Living
March 08, 2017 09:14 PM MST
Capturing all the emotion and power of the song "How Far I'll Go" from Disney's Moana, 4-year-old YouTube sensation Claire Ryann created another adorable Disney video you've got to see.
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March 08, 2017 09:07 PM MST
Jon Huntsman, who served as the ambassador to China under President Obama's administration, recently was offered the position of the U.S. ambassador to Russia.
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March 08, 2017 07:21 PM MST
Savage and Jen live in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. In their early 30s, the couple has a small, humble place to lay their heads, clothes on their backs, and two undersized bikes that carry them from one side of the city to the other.
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March 08, 2017 07:09 PM MST
Kristin Wells lost her husband and two children in a plane crash while she was 20 weeks pregnant. While the family cannot describe the pain of the loss they feel, Kristin Wells's father-in-law shared, "It would be extremely hard if I didn't know where he was at. And that I'd see him again."
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