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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Fun
December 12, 2016 03:00 PM MST
If you're a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, chances are you've at least heard about the lights on Temple Square each Christmas season. Surrounding the glowing temple, trees light up in red, green, and orange, and Christmas cheer fills the cold winter air.
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Fun
December 12, 2016 02:27 PM MST
A photo of movie star Chris Pratt wearing a BYU t-shirt posted by David Stauffer at the beginning of December got so much traction among the LDS community, even Chris Pratt ended up hearing about it.
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December 12, 2016 11:22 AM MST
Mitt Romney has never shied away from sharing his faith on social media. After the passing of a close friend, Senator Bob Bennett, Mitt Romney wrote on Facebook, "What I will remember most about Senator Bennett is his unwavering commitment to principle; his is an example of integrity and character that will long live in the memories of all of us who knew him. God be with you, Bob, till we meet again at Jesus' feet."
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December 11, 2016 10:00 PM MST
Use these ideas in conjunction with the Church's LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas campaign, or any time during the year!
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December 10, 2016 04:51 PM MST
After learning that a temple would be built in his small community of Star Valley, Wyoming, Jeff England was elated—especially when he was allowed to serve in the temple as an usher for the open house. But then, England received an assignment that was anything but elating—that of a bathroom usher. After several nights serving for hours in this role, he writes:
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 10, 2016 04:00 PM MST
LDS Cellist Sarah Arnesen teamed up with pianist Monica Scott and soloist Miranda Seminario of One Voice Children's Choir to create a gorgeous rendition of "In the Bleak Midwinter." On her YouTube channel, Arnesen shared the special story of how she grew to love the song:
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 10, 2016 03:00 PM MST
When it comes to planning an epic Christmas set up, LDS interior designer and creator of the blog turtlecreeklane.com Jennifer Houghton knows what she's doing.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 10, 2016 02:00 PM MST
Along with this stunning Christmas lullaby, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," LDS artist Valaura Arnold wrote on her YouTube channel, "If we can look through the eyes of a child we will truly see those who need our help. Light the world!"
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December 10, 2016 12:55 PM MST
Sharing the gospel can sometimes feel forced or awkward—but Christmas is a special time of year when it becomes easier for us to focus on our faith.
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