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 01:06 PM MST
In just 30 seconds, Saturday Night Live captured what President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney's recent meetings must have looked like, and why it would have never worked for Mitt Romney to be secretary of state.
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December 13, 2016 01:11 AM MST
After weeks of anticipation, meetings and even a private dinner, President-elect Donald Trump decided he will not pick Mitt Romney as secretary of state.
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Fun
December 12, 2016 10:00 PM MST
One of our family’s favorite legends is the explanation of how “The Twelve Days of Christmas” may have been composed. The legend says that in 16th-century England, wicked leaders prevented many Christians from practicing their religion. During that period, a royal decree forced those who did not embrace a particular religious ideology to take their worship into hiding. Violation of the laws of the time could result in severe punishment, even death.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 12, 2016 07:48 PM MST
If you haven't had an opportunity to visit Temple Square during Christmas, you can still view the stunning light displays, colorful trees, and beautiful nativities surrounding the Salt Lake Temple in this incredible video shared on Facebook.
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December 12, 2016 07:26 PM MST
Recently, Utah Valley University celebrated its 75th anniversary and along with it the installation of a stain glass window that The Guardian called “one of the most spectacular stained glass windows made in the past century” (see photos here). But now, the University has something else to celebrate. Their president, Matthew Holland—a faithful Latter-day Saint—just got named Executive of the Year.
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By  LDS Living
December 12, 2016 06:56 PM MST
"It's a really infinite love," Kristin Sumbot says about the love she has for her son in a video created by jane.com. "He's a piece of my heart."
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 12, 2016 05:22 PM MST
For the 25th anniversary tour of Michael McLean's The Forgotten Carols, the cast, crew, and audience joined in the latest internet craze—the mannequin challenge.
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December 12, 2016 04:58 PM MST
"Because I’d been given a second chance, I felt I owed it to other kids to do whatever I could to help them get through the most difficult time in their lives,” Rachel Steele Barclay told People.
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By  LDS Living
December 12, 2016 03:37 PM MST
LDS artists Nick Sales and Anna Richey teamed up to create a powerfully moving version of "O Holy Night" that's unlike any Christmas song you've probably heard before. With stunning harmonies and great instrumentation, you won't want to miss this song this season!
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