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 13, 2016 06:39 PM MST
Coming home from a full-time mission and transitioning back into the life you left behind can be—well—akward.
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December 13, 2016 04:32 PM MST
On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte Jr. granted a temporary injunction against the popular video-filtering company VidAngel.
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December 13, 2016 04:16 PM MST
African Americans have been members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints almost since its founding in 1830. Their numbers were initially small, but their role was significant. Green Flake, for example, Brigham Young’s driver and scout, was one of the first Mormon pioneers to reach the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
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December 13, 2016 04:09 PM MST
"I started, it was like routine, 'Please let me be OK no matter what happens,' but I stopped myself, I couldn’t finish it because I didn’t want Braydon to die," Shelley told the Deseret News. "I swallowed my fear of losing him and I just outwardly cried to God and said, ‘Please let me keep him.'"
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By  LDS Living
December 13, 2016 03:28 PM MST
While Christmas time can be the "happiest season of all," it can also be a solemn reminder of loved ones who have passed on, lost employment opportunities, or many other challenges and heartaches.
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December 13, 2016 02:52 PM MST
Two LDS brothers, Evan and James Fitzgerald, share a love of exercise and physical fitness. But rather than keeping that passion among themselves, they motivate others by teaching a free fitness class for people with disabilities.
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December 13, 2016 02:49 PM MST
Eric Schmitt-Matzen received a call after work that changed his life.
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By  LDS Living
December 13, 2016 02:03 PM MST
Want to shake up your Christmas music playlist this year?
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December 13, 2016 02:03 PM MST
Nearly three weeks after Elder Landon Howe was hit by a car while serving in the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission, his family reports that he is making great progress with his recovery.
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