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
July 27, 2018 04:28 PM MDT
America's Got Talent finalist Evie Clair and 14-year-old Josh Mortensen have been creating music videos together for quite a while, but their newest video brings their performances to a whole new level.
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By  LDS Living
July 27, 2018 03:11 PM MDT
Thanks to Utah Valley 360 for making us aware of this Instagram post.
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July 27, 2018 02:55 PM MDT
After meeting with President Nelson, Elder Holland, and Sister Eubank, chairman of AMAR International Baroness Emma Harriet Nicholson tweeted it was a "special day" for the organization and a "pleasure and honour" to meet with Church leaders.
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July 27, 2018 01:05 PM MDT
As a professional matchmaker, I have been privileged to hear thousands of heartbreaking, beautiful, and amazing dating stories from singles in the 31–45 age range, otherwise known as mid-singles. Some are divorced, others widowed, and many have not yet been married.
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Fun
July 27, 2018 12:53 PM MDT
LDS couple Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck recently teamed up with another husband and wife duo, Reilly and McKenzie Zamber, to create a Disney mashup of epic proportions. Though the couples live in different states and never performed in the same room together, through "countless messages, video chats, calls, and file-shares," according to Scott, they were able to combine Coco's Academy Award-winning "Remember Me" with Tarzan's Academy Award-winning "You'll Be in My Heart." Check it out:
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For several years now, we have collected hundreds of personal stories from young adults in the Church telling us how they were taught about sexuality. We are particularly intrigued by how frequently we are told by young people that their parents and Church leaders used object lessons to teach them about the law of chastity. Much can be learned from understanding the metaphors and messages that are intentionally—and unintentionally—expressed in these types of lessons.
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By  LDS Living
July 26, 2018 07:28 PM MDT
Sometimes it can be difficult visualizing and understanding sections of the Old Testament, especially when we lack cultural or historical context. Many of us have read about Solomon's temple and understand its importance, but sometimes it is difficult for us to understand exactly why that is or how the temple functioned. In this video by Daniel Smith from Messages of Christ, he explains the symbolism, history, and location of Solomon's temple, something which sheds light on our current temples today.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
July 26, 2018 06:03 PM MDT
You wouldn't think someone from the Baby Boomer generation and someone from the Millennial generation would have much in common. Why would they?
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By  LDS Living
July 26, 2018 05:06 PM MDT
It is a little-known fact that Joseph Smith owned a white English Mastiff named Old Major. Major was given to the prophet at Zion’s Camp by an 80-year-old member of the camp, Samuel Baker, who feared for Joseph’s safety.
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