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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February 07, 2017 03:39 PM MST
BYU-Idaho President Clark G. Gilbert will leave his post to become the commissioner of the Church's new global higher-education organization, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced during a press conference Tuesday.
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February 07, 2017 03:00 PM MST
From Finland to Brazil and South Korea to Puerto Rico, meet the eight new couples the First Presidency has called to preside over mission around the world.
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February 07, 2017 01:43 PM MST
When Elder Connor Bennion from Perry, Utah, and Elder Matthew Nelson from Chicago, Illinois, set out to serve a mission in Australia's outback, I'm sure they had no idea they would end up on national TV.
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February 07, 2017 01:06 PM MST
About his original decision to go undercover as a homeless man, Bishop Musselman told the Deseret News,“As a bishop, I try to always be as giving as I can, and I was surprised at my own inability to have compassion. . . . I thought about some ways I could somehow convey the importance of not being critical … and sometimes the best way to do that is through experiences that go beyond just a talk in church. And so I just laid awake many nights just thinking about what I could do, and then this kinda popped into my brain.”
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By  Zack Oates
February 06, 2017 10:00 PM MST
I wasn’t afraid of marriage when I was single; I was thrilled for it. I was, however, absolutely petrified of getting bored in my marriage and watching it fall off of one of the four “cliffs” on the path of matrimony:
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By  LDS Living
February 06, 2017 09:00 PM MST
The movie "Love Everlasting" starring LDS model Lucky Blue Smith will premiere Thursday, February 9, at the Jordan Commons Megaplex Theatre in Sandy, Utah.
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By  LDS Living
February 06, 2017 07:55 PM MST
When LDS artist Nadia Khristean saw all the headlines underscoring the turmoil in the world today, it began to weigh on her mind.
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February 06, 2017 07:49 PM MST
Our prayers are with Elder Rulon G. Craven's family.
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By  LDS Living
February 06, 2017 07:39 PM MST
The Kawamitsu family got their start in stardom performing martial arts throughout the United States. But when the Kawamitsus moved back to Japan, siblings Aiki, Kanasa, Akino, and Akashi quickly discovered their love for singing and dancing, something their parents shared.
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