A Baptist preacher joined the Church. His advice for new members is golden

When Gary Miller stumbled on an audio recording of the Book of Mormon, curiosity led him to press play.
The Apostle likened missionary work to a summer hike.
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“They cared about what we thought, asked about our lives, and offered to help us.”
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“Whatever is going on in the world or whatever politics are happening, the Savior unites us all together.”
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“Theirs is a story about the kind of love that lasts.”
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June 08, 2026 02:44 PM MDT
“My patriarchal blessing, given by a humble and kind Church leader, was words from God.”
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June 08, 2026 10:24 AM MDT
“She comes to every baptism,” says Kristen Van Tienderen.
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The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.
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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
June 03, 2026 10:28 AM MDT
These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.
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June 02, 2026 10:25 AM MDT
Even though the two did not know each other deeply, “I kept getting that feeling to get tested,” Chris Runkel said.
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June 01, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
“Maybe silence is what heaven knows you need most.”
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December 20, 2018 02:06 PM MST
It's been a busy year for President Russell M. Nelson, who in his first year as prophet-president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has traveled to 18 different countries around the world and touched the lives of millions of Latter-day Saints through his words and actions.
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December 20, 2018 01:48 PM MST
Mark Rober—a BYU graduate and former NASA engineer—has put his education to work creating machines every little kid dreams of—a snowball machine gun, the world's largest nerf gun, a Guinness World Record-winning super soaker.
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By  LDS Living
December 19, 2018 10:05 PM MST
Let’s face it—sometimes Sundays aren’t as enjoyable or fulfilling as we’d like them to be. Between the stress of getting the family—and yourself—ready for church, preparing lessons, preparing meals, and keeping the kids occupied all day, our day of rest can be anything but restful. If you’ve been stuck in a rut, try some of these ideas from LDS Living staff and readers to help improve your Sunday experience.
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December 19, 2018 07:38 PM MST
Latter-day Saint and original Studio C cast member Stacey Harkey shared a Facebook message on December 19, 2018, in which he came out as gay.
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December 19, 2018 05:24 PM MST
After Sister Elaine Dalton's father passed away, she realized the greatest present he gave her was something far too precious to come from a store. It was his presence.
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By  LDS Living
December 19, 2018 03:12 PM MST
Sometimes, we may complain about things that we feel "the Church" is missing, from vulnerability to inclusivity to a list of other things. Whatever that frustration is personally, we may feel justified in thinking that the problem is with the Church as a whole and not with us.
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Fun
December 19, 2018 02:41 PM MST
Between the garland and holly, the cinnamon and turkey, there's something about Christmas that makes it more magical and memorable than any other time of the year. With family and friends gathered around, we share recollections of the past and create new stories to recount for years to come.
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December 19, 2018 02:33 PM MST
The public is invited to tour the newly renovated Oakland California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The open house runs from Saturday, May 11, through Saturday, June 1, 2019, except for May 12, 19 and 26, 2019. Free reservations for tours can be made through templeopenhouse.lds.org in the coming weeks.
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By  LDS Living
December 19, 2018 02:21 PM MST
Latter-day Saint cancer survivor and seminary janitor Cheryl Stewart is always working. Whether she's working as a lunch lady for Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho, cleaning the school's seminary building, or cleaning the U.S. Forest Service Building, Stewart spends most of her time working.
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