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
By  LDS Living
September 07, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
Grab a bowl of popcorn and gather your family to watch one of these nine family-friendly films that will not only make you laugh but are packed with powerful gospel lessons applicable to all ages.
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September 07, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
“Is this a prank?” Steve “Dusty” Smith wondered. He was surprised—and confused—but then-President Uchtdorf had just one question for Smith: would he share his story?
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By  LDS Living
September 06, 2018 08:00 PM MDT
We all want one. A book club. Somewhere where we can share our opinions and feel like intelligent, well-read adults.
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September 06, 2018 06:27 PM MDT
An artist rendering of the Pocatello Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was released today, Thursday, September 6, 2018.
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September 06, 2018 06:00 PM MDT
“Programs of the Church are home-centered and Church-sponsored,” said Mike Magelby, director of the curriculum for the Church. “Your study starts at home. You will get the doctrine and learn things from the home manual.”
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September 06, 2018 02:53 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint dancers Charity Anderson and Andres Peñate have made history yet again. Not only have they become the first dancers to earn a perfect score on World of Dance, they are also the first Latter-day Saints to win the junior division. But that almost didn't happen.
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September 06, 2018 02:21 PM MDT
After a federal judge ruled that the statute of limitations had not passed on one of McKenna Denson's claims against the Church, an attorney for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints weighed in on the possibility of a settlement.
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September 06, 2018 11:00 AM MDT
After a poster asking a girl to homecoming blew down the street to the wrong house, Latter-day Saint Grayson Beck got a second chance.
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September 06, 2018 09:46 AM MDT
As a marriage counselor, people are frequently asking me to help them with their “communication issues.” But what exactly does that mean? To address communication problems with couples in counseling, I often point to the four dangerous patterns identified by Dr. John Gottman from the University of Washington after years of research.
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