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
September 12, 2018 01:34 PM MDT
It's already time to mark your calendars for 2019. In September 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsreleased a letter listing the 2019 Churchwide events, including devotionals, concerts, conferences, and more.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
September 12, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
Adam S. Miller is a professor of philosophy, prolific writer, and father of three. Throughout his career and authorship of several books, including Letters to a Young Mormon and An Early Resurrection: Life in Christ before You Die, Miller has interwoven philosophy with faith. We recently had the chance to ask him for some insights.
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September 12, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
We have learned about them in Sunday School, seminary, and through historic documents—courageous, righteous men and women who helped build the early Church. What did these faithful Latter-day Saints choose to have written on their gravestones when their mortal life was over? Here are eight epitaphs of well-known Latter-day Saints.
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September 11, 2018 09:02 PM MDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released this statement on Hurricane Florence:
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By  LDS Living
September 11, 2018 05:55 PM MDT
After learning that Wanda Barzee, the wife of Brian David Mitchell, would be released from prison on September 19, Elizabeth Smart released the following statement.
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September 11, 2018 03:27 PM MDT
"It means a lot, to represent my country in a game that I play," Finau told KSL. "It’s something that I am very proud of; I am proud to be from here, to be born here, and to represent the country. We’re going to put our best foot forward."
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September 11, 2018 02:49 PM MDT
On June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart woke to a strange voice in her room saying, "I have a knife at your neck. Don't make a sound. Get up and come with me." What ensued was nine months of rape and abuse at the hands of her captors, Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. About these months, Smart said, "There wasn't a single day I didn't pray. . . It was the hardest time of my life, without a doubt, but at the same time, it was one of the most spiritual times of my life because I felt my Savior's presence so strongly in my life."
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September 11, 2018 02:28 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint dancer Jensen Arnold placed second in last night’s finale episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Although she didn’t win the entire competition, Arnold is thrilled for first-place winner Hannahlei Cabanilla and is grateful for her time on the show.
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September 11, 2018 01:41 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint musicians Wayne Burton and Hanna Eyre, who blew away judges on The Voice in 2018, teamed up to perform an original song, "Fragile." This song was written to remind "us that we are important and stronger than we think but that we should also consider those around us may have deeper struggles and wounds than we think."
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