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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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 04:21 PM MST
It's no secret the Osmonds have a big family. With eight brothers and one sister, not to mention the spouses and children that followed, it's no wonder the Osmonds had a tough time all fitting on the stage together when they all reunited on Oprah in 2007.
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January 19, 2017 04:03 PM MST
"It’s a miracle," Halene Johnson says after she dialed the wrong number while in distress only to discover the man she called happened to be a police officer who helped keep her calm until help could arrive. "He’s my hero."
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January 19, 2017 03:53 PM MST
"What brings hope is that once the priesthood is there, once the Lord has his hand blessing the people, it won't take long for good things to happen," Jorge Mena says about the Church in Cuba.
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By  LDS Living
January 19, 2017 02:27 PM MST
When author Heidi Tucker wrote a book about finding hope despite despair, mental illness, or the struggles that might come into your life, she didn't expect it to reach far beyond an LDS audience and even win an interfaith award—one awarded by a panel that includes priests, pastors, and Christian faith leaders.
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January 19, 2017 01:54 PM MST
"I wish people would always just see performances for what they are, as an artist being able to just respect this country and to serve and have a great opportunity," Latter-day Saint Cache Olson says. The teen is not only excited for his performance at the Freedom Ball this weekend, he also receives his Eagle Scout Award.
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January 19, 2017 01:07 PM MST
“When we trust in the Lord that all will work out, this hope keeps us moving. . . . I am glad to practice it and to recommend it to counter all current despairs,” Elder Oaks counseled young adults while discussing the "unusually wide and ugly" divisiveness and "meanness" that has followed the presidential election.
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January 18, 2017 10:15 PM MST
As Americans wait to see what Donald Trump will say to the nation on Inauguration Day, here is a look back to see what every past U.S. president has said about God in their own inaugural addresses. With only two exceptions, every president acknowledged our Heavenly Father. And two presidents—Dwight D. Eisenhower and George H.W. Bush—even began their inaugural addresses with prayers. What did your favorite presidents say about the divine? See below to read related excerpts from their speeches.
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By  LDS Living
January 18, 2017 09:36 PM MST
Recently, James the Mormon shared a powerful video on Facebook, one that shares the story of how the ambassador of Mali to India, Niankoro Yeah Samake, converted to the LDS Church.
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January 18, 2017 09:03 PM MST
With the announcement that two Apostles will attend the upcoming inauguration this Friday, Mormon Newsroom released a list of Church leaders who have attended past U.S. presidential inaugurations.
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