How a ward’s authentic friendship led this family to the gospel

“They cared about what we thought, asked about our lives, and offered to help us.”
“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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The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.
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These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.
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June 05, 2026 01:48 PM MDT
When Gary Miller stumbled on an audio recording of the Book of Mormon, curiosity led him to press play.
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June 05, 2026 10:23 AM MDT
The Apostle likened missionary work to a summer hike.
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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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Podcasts

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June 01, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
“Maybe silence is what heaven knows you need most.”
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June 01, 2026 10:29 AM MDT
The Bacolod Philippines Temple was dedicated in a single session on Sunday, May 31.
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May 29, 2026 09:37 AM MDT
In addition to providing immediate relief to those in need, the Church is also working to address root issues.
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By  LDS Living
December 18, 2018 03:07 PM MST
Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement on December 18, 2018:
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December 18, 2018 03:00 PM MST
"My mom said having me on Christmas definitely changed her view of the whole thing. She went into labor on Dec. 24 and delivered me on the 25th. She knew Mary had painful contractions. She knew that whatever Mary had worn was certainly not clean and beautiful. It surely was stained. Mom said I was in a sterile hospital delivery room; Mary was probably in a cave that served as a stable for animals. It surely smelled. I was blessed to have experienced doctors and nurses. Mary had Joseph.
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December 18, 2018 02:10 PM MST
Twenty-six years ago, in what Matt Nerdin terms "a moment of self-doubt and frustration," he ran away from the Provo Missionary Training Center in the early hours of the morning. After reaching the freeway, Nerdin had one "scary, prayer-filled" hitchhiking encounter before receiving a lift from a young Latter-day Saint father.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 18, 2018 02:01 PM MST
If you are looking to switch up your Christmas music mix, check out this upbeat version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Utah Valley University's VoiceLine, which adds a fun twist to a classic Christmas carol.
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December 18, 2018 01:43 PM MST
Most Americans recognize McDonald's Big Mac as two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
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By  Bob Lewis
December 18, 2018 01:18 PM MST
Years ago our family spent an idyllic summer in beautiful Florence, Italy, the heart of Renaissance art and architecture and literature — our vacation of a lifetime.
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December 18, 2018 12:56 PM MST
The Church News recently featured how the Church has grown in Italy since missionary work began in 1850. Learn more about how recent legislation made way for the Rome Italy Temple set to be dedicated in March and how the temple is aiding missionary work today.
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Fun
December 17, 2018 10:00 PM MST
Chances are you have heard someone utter the phrase: “the Church is the same everywhere.” I have traveled quite a bit and attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all over the world. In my experience, this statement is absolutely true. Also, completely false.
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By  LDS Living
December 17, 2018 07:36 PM MST
While the Christmas season can be a time of joy for many, for some, it can also be a sad reminder of those who are no longer with us.
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