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
September 10, 2018 02:00 PM MDT
There are so many common words that mean something completely different for Latter-day Saints. If you’re a member of the Church, you probably know these all too well, but if you’re new to the culture, you’ll want to keep this list of words handy so you’re not disappointed when you don’t get a delicious steak at the stake center.
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Fun
September 10, 2018 09:44 AM MDT
Why go out to eat when you can make a delicious meal yourself? Here are some recipes from Six Sisters’ Stuff to bring your favorite restaurant dishes into your own kitchen.
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September 09, 2018 10:32 PM MDT
“In learning more, we will bind our hearts together with saints of yesterday and today. We will find examples of imperfect people who went forward with faith and allowed God to work through them to accomplish his work.” —Elder Quentin L. Cook
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By  LDS Living
September 09, 2018 10:14 PM MDT
The winds of life can be tumultuous and hard to weather a lot of the time. Here are some inspiring and helpful books to help you organize your life and in doing so draw closer to the Lord.
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September 09, 2018 09:26 PM MDT
This article is sponsored by John Hewlett.
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September 08, 2018 03:05 PM MDT
My grandfather lived by the motto “Invest your money in memories and not mansions.” He was famous for his last-minute road trips to surprise our family, who lived out of state. “I just happened to be in the neighborhood,” he’d say.
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September 08, 2018 02:16 PM MDT
A few years ago I took up cycling, which I love. On one of my morning rides down the Provo trail, I found myself riding next to a cyclist who pedaled with his hands instead of his feet. As we pedaled, conversations were created, and when I felt a little more comfortable, I asked this individual, “So why do you pedal with your hands instead of your feet?” Now I am sure most individuals would have known the answer and would have never asked the question I asked that morning. Me, I was a little slow. Politely the man replied, “Because I am paralyzed from the waist down.” Luckily, my next words were so much better than my question as I complimented him for his cycling ability and determination.
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Fun
September 08, 2018 01:00 PM MDT
We’ve been taught that we all have spiritual gifts. I believe anyone can learn to have a more positive outlook, but I think it’s also possible for people to be born with the gift of being optimistic, of seeing things through a positive lens. Others of us get to develop that gift as we go along.
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September 08, 2018 12:00 PM MDT
The following is an excerpt from That We May Be One, A Gay Mormon's Perspective on Faith & Family by Tom Christofferson.
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