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

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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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January 19, 2017 09:57 PM MST
Consider this quote from Brigham Young on the necessity of the gifts of the Spirit in the Church:
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By  LDS Living
January 19, 2017 08:45 PM MST
We're told over and over that God loves us and wants what is best for us, even if it's not what we had in mind. But sometimes, especially when we're enduring lasting trials, it can be hard to trust that He really does have a beautiful plan for each of us. When you find yourself in that situation, here are 6 quotes from church leaders that can help.
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January 19, 2017 08:31 PM MST
There's nothing like waking up in the morning and downing a big glass of cricket protein milkshake.
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By  LDS Living
January 19, 2017 08:24 PM MST
In this month's First Presidency message, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf shares an insightful analogy about archery and clarifies what the "bull's-eye" of the gospel actually is:
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January 19, 2017 08:18 PM MST
Imagine that you are a father or mother and that you have twin sons whom you love equally because they both try to obey you and serve you with equal diligence. Because they are so faithful you are going to do something very nice for them on their birthday. You give son #1 a brand new McLaren F-1 and son #2 a tricycle. Son #1 also gets a new Armani suit, and son #2 gets a loin cloth. You also give son #1 stock options in a successful company, and son #2 a piggy bank containing a few coins. For dinner, you give son #1 a turkey dinner and son #2 a turnip. What is wrong with the way you are treating your two sons? Turn to D&C 38: 26, 27.
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January 19, 2017 07:20 PM MST
Amos wrote of a time when the world would experience a famine.
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By  LDS Living
January 19, 2017 06:59 PM MST
What do Mormon pioneers have to do with the modern problems of commuting, urban planning, and conservation? It turns out more than you think, according to a Politico article by Colin Woodard.
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January 19, 2017 04:53 PM MST
When "The Book of Mormon" musical began gaining acclaim and attention across the United States, the Church purchased ad space in the playbills. In a clever way, the Church showed the life-changing nature of the real Book of Mormon, adding, "You've seen the play, now read the book. The book is always better."
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January 19, 2017 04:45 PM MST
A small tent, held in place by a tent peg (or stake) on each corner could be easily flattened or remodeled. But if the tent were larger and secured with almost 3,200 stakes (as of the end of 2015), it would be almost impossible to move. This is the image Isaiah used to describe the Church and Kingdom in the last days.
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