We usually turned the missionaries away. But then they offered to pray

“I called my mom right after that to tell her something had changed.”
“It felt like I was not just entering a holy place but a place that I had helped prepare for the Lord.”
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From a customized monogram to a thoughtful note, here are a few creative ways to say congrats.
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The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
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“I thought I had to change my entire personality to be a good leader. Then, I learned a powerful lesson from Sister Jean B. Bingham.”
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May 14, 2026 12:59 PM MDT
The annual gathering includes current and emeritus members of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies and councils.
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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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May 08, 2026 02:30 PM MDT
“As soon as I walked into the airport, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was someone I was supposed to find and help.”
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May 08, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The immediate impulse her small grandchildren showed at the new statue of Christ on Temple Square surprised President Emily Belle Freeman.
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May 07, 2026 04:11 PM MDT
As a mother, firefighter, and member of the Tabernacle Choir, JennaBree Tollestrup serves in many different ways.
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May 07, 2026 11:36 AM MDT
“What we do in the temple gives us strength outside the temple,” taught Elder Dale G. Renlund.
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January 02, 2023 06:00 AM MST
"The dizzying force of the hit pushed us into oncoming traffic, which resulted in the loud bang of a head-on collision."
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December 30, 2022 06:03 AM MST
This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2019.
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December 28, 2022 09:02 AM MST
Let’s take a look back at some of our best (and your favorite) stories from our team over the last 12 months.
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December 27, 2022 01:51 PM MST
When trying to get at the heart of scripture, even the most studied Bible scholars can make even these verses simple by looking for Christ.
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December 27, 2022 09:03 AM MST
Whether you want to listen to something soothing or upbeat, here are our top five staff picks for favorite songs from Latter-day Saint artists in 2022.
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December 26, 2022 09:00 AM MST
1 year. 1 book. 1 better life. Follow along to read the Book of Mormon in bite-sized sections.
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December 26, 2022 06:02 AM MST
Now is the perfect time to stock up on great gifts, decor, and entertainment for next year's holiday season at rock-bottom prices! Here are 15 of our favorite things on sale now as part of Deseret Book's annual Christmas clearance sale!
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December 25, 2022 09:00 AM MST
We saw plenty of changes in 2022! A new “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet, new Primary and Relief Society General Presidencies, and an entire African nation dedicated for missionary work to name a few!
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December 22, 2022 10:30 AM MST
Here are some interesting facts about temples without angel Moroni statues and a look at the current renderings for new temples. 
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