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Emily Linder

Emily is the managing editor for LDS Living. She graduated from Utah State University with a degree in English and interned for the Liahona magazine. Hiking trails, dance studios, and behind the cover of a good book are some of her favorite places to be.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Christ’s last gift to His disciples was a form of meditation—one you can still do today

By Emily Linder

July 26, 2024 04:25 PM MDT

Christ’s final gift paves the path to more peace and direction in our lives today.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The most productive thing you can do for your testimony is also the simplest

By Emily Linder

July 22, 2024 08:57 AM MDT

My gospel life is not a checklist to complete but a nourishing lifestyle designed to help me experience stillness so that I can come to know God.

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Stories of Faith

Paralympian and Ireland’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner says these scriptures changed his perception of possible

By Emily Linder

July 15, 2024 02:13 PM MDT

Champion sprinter and RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars winner Jason Smyth shares two scriptures that changed his perception of adversity.

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Temple Worship

Why saying ‘receive’ your endowment can be more helpful, accurate, and respectful

By Emily Linder

July 10, 2024 01:47 PM MDT

How we talk about the ordinances of the temple frames how we understand them. Here is one way we can speak more lovingly about the endowment.

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Help for Life Challenges

If you’re worried about a loved one’s testimony, this Book of Mormon chapter will guide you

By Emily Linder

June 27, 2024 04:41 PM MDT

Alma chapter 8 is a well of wisdom for ministering to loved ones struggling with their faith. Jared Halverson highlights 7 principles from the chapter.

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Temple Worship

Who writes temple dedicatory prayers? Where can I read my temple’s dedicatory prayer?

By Emily Linder

June 20, 2024 11:48 AM MDT

Where do the dedicatory prayers come from? Is it the same prayer each time? What do temple dedicatory prayers say? Answers to common questions.

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Help for Life Challenges

Have a homesick missionary or college student? BYU president offers an antidote

By Emily Linder

June 14, 2024 12:53 PM MDT

Whether you know a missionary missing home or a struggling college student—send this advice their way.

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Follow the Prophets

I followed a prompting that didn’t work out. How can I trust God? Elder Bednar answers

By Emily Linder

June 14, 2024 12:51 PM MDT

Elder David A. Bednar’s answer highlighted several important principles.

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Help for Life Challenges

In honor of his final performance, Lloyd Newell’s advice on finding peace as a parent you’ve likely never heard

By Emily Linder

June 14, 2024 08:46 AM MDT

Lloyd Newell’s writing has impacted people of faith for decades. Here is a beautiful message on patience in parenthood.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The golden question to ask yourself before teaching kids gospel lessons

By Emily Linder

June 06, 2024 11:35 AM MDT

The next time you are teaching, whether at home or at church, take a moment to ponder this simple but inspiring question.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Viral video of missionaries comforting someone on the street will make your day

By Emily Linder

June 06, 2024 10:52 AM MDT

This brief video, captured in Guatemala, will touch your heart.

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Follow the Prophets

Elder Bednar’s recent explanation of perfection will help set your mind at ease

By Emily Linder

June 03, 2024 04:38 PM MDT

“When we read or hear the admonition ‘be ye therefore perfect’ (Matthew 5:48), we may think it means to make no mistakes. But such a level of performance simply is not possible.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

If you feel nervous about your calling, let’s repeat this line together

By Emily Linder

May 28, 2024 02:40 PM MDT

In moments when it feels the task at hand is too daunting, I reflect on this simple statement.

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Help for Life Challenges

How can I prepare my child against pornography? The answer lies in this empowering analogy

By Emily Linder

May 24, 2024 01:11 PM MDT

This analogy powerfully shows why parents need to do more than protect their children from pornography; they need to prepare them to withstand it.

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Help for Life Challenges

1 question to ask yourself before church that will help you build friendships

By Emily Linder

May 23, 2024 03:26 PM MDT

On the sometimes awkward but important quest for friends, I ask myself this question before church each week.

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Help for Life Challenges

5 game-changing realizations from Steve Young’s new book

By Emily Linder

May 13, 2024 09:27 AM MDT

There’s a subtle but profound difference between seeking to heal others and trying to fix them.

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Stories of Faith

A father separated from his family was broken by addiction. His story of conversion is nothing but miraculous

By Emily Linder

May 09, 2024 10:20 AM MDT

A family once trapped by darkness was lovingly shown a way to invite light.

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Help for Life Challenges

Does your missionary struggle to feel successful? This idea in Steve Young’s new book will help

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2024 03:00 PM MDT

I believe reading this book will help missionaries have a better mission experience, which will ultimately impact the rest of their lives.

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Stories of Faith

What I’ll never forget about my grandparents’ loving reaction when I chose to join the Church

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2024 10:57 AM MDT

My grandparents were initially nervous about my decision, but how they kept nourishing our relationship inspires me.

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Follow the Prophets

What Elder Christofferson suggests we say instead of ‘It’s never too late to repent’

By Emily Linder

May 02, 2024 12:37 PM MDT

In a recent video, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said he’d been thinking about “the precious gift of repentance” offered by Jesus Christ.

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The topic President Oaks ‘very pleased’ to see repeated during conference

By Emily Linder

May 01, 2024 11:23 AM MDT

What did President Oaks notice as a theme throughout general conference?

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Temple Worship

Professional athlete shares surprising, special impact of a temple tour on her teammate

By Emily Linder

April 25, 2024 10:41 AM MDT

When Ashley Hatch invited her professional soccer team to a temple open house, she didn't realize until later how much the experience touched one of her teammates.

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Stories of Faith

Coach Andy Reid says he never misses sacrament meeting, even helped bless a baby hours before Super Bowl win

By Emily Linder

April 17, 2024 06:11 AM MDT

On the day of Super Bowl LVII, Coach Andy Reid helped bless assistant coach Porter Ellett’s new baby. The men are grateful to support each other spiritually.

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Latter-day Saint Life

She was a Primary president at 13—how one woman learned to ‘have no fear in saying yes’ to God

By Emily Linder

April 16, 2024 07:36 AM MDT

“If there is one thing I know, it is that when Jesus Christ asks us to take His hand and walk with Him onto the water, we should have no fear in saying yes.”

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