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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By  LDS Living
December 15, 2016 04:18 PM MST
For many Latter-day Saints, the Gospel Library app has become an indispensable way to access LDS scriptures, videos, and inspiring content on the go, at church, or at home. With so much gospel content right at your fingertips, what better way to enhance your study of the scriptures than to download an app that lets you annotate, make notes, and access LDS content any moment you might have some downtime.
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December 15, 2016 04:06 PM MST
If you've been on BYU campus the last few weeks, you may have noticed a number of students wearing hijabs. One student, Sondra Sasser, says, "We have a lot in common with our Muslim brothers and sisters," and she and other students have found a way to reach out to them and show love and support:
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December 15, 2016 01:24 PM MST
Recently, the Washington Post praised Mitt Romney, saying: "In the end, no matter his reasoning, Romney didn't get the job. But, that's sort of besides the point. At a time when many talented and successful people in the private sector are resistant to putting themselves forward for public service, Romney continues to do so. He should be commended, not mocked, for that instinct."
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 15, 2016 01:22 PM MST
After their ridiculously viral adshowing what motherhood really looks like, Chatbooks is back with another hilarious ad featuring LDS actress Lisa Valentine Clark (Once I Was a Beehive) and young LDS actor Kimball Stinger (Cokeville Miracle).
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By  LDS Living
December 15, 2016 11:10 AM MST
In a beautiful cover of Kari Jobe's "When Hope Came Down," the vocal group SPARK joined the Church's #LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas campaign. SPARK, composed of members throughout the Wasatch Front, hopes to encourage others to "rise up in faith and be a light to the world," according to their YouTube page.
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December 14, 2016 10:23 PM MST
In April of 1983, when Steve Young was a star quarterback at Brigham Young University, he miraculously survived a deadly car crash that took the life of a close family friend. The experience changed his life forever.
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December 14, 2016 04:56 PM MST
Being a mother is never easy, but it's always worth it. That's something Kristen, an LDS mom of a young autistic boy, knows from experience. In this short and inspiring video from stiry.com, Kristen shares what makes life with her son Nash so meaningful and gives a little advice for all mothers: "One of the best things I can say is just to take things day by day and to work at each day [to see] what positive things happened that day and ways that you helped your child."
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December 14, 2016 04:44 PM MST
The following was written by Greg Trimble, but the sentiment of this beautiful letter captures the feelings of members of the Church around the world.
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December 14, 2016 04:22 PM MST
What did Joseph Smith really look like? One LDS artist may have found the answer.
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