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Emily Abel

Emily first found her love for storytelling as an editorial intern with LDS Living. Before returning to work full time as a writer and editor, she graduated from Utah State University with a degree in English and worked for the Liahona magazine. Hiking trails, dance studios, and behind the cover of a good book are some of her favorite places to be.

By  Emily Abel
March 21, 2023 12:38 PM MDT
As your resident journal expert, here are five reasons the General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition has everything you need to study effectively and joyfully.
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By  Emily Abel
March 18, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
I planned to stop this list at 13 (for obvious Taylor-related reasons), but I had to squeeze in a few more lines.
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By  Emily Abel
March 16, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
Hamilton, Missouri, was once in serious financial trouble. But in a matter of a few years, Jenny Doan and her family transformed the sleepy town into a magical destination. How did the Doans do it? By the power of faith—and quilts.
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By  Emily Abel
March 14, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
As she tried to cope with the loss of her sister, Christy Denney found the connection to family she was craving in an unusual place—a cherry cheese pie.
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By  Emily Abel
March 07, 2023 10:00 AM MST
Enjoy this collection of beautiful photos of temples blanketed in snow.
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By  Emily Abel
January 27, 2023 07:00 AM MST
Astrology's popularity is on the rise. What does the Church have to say about it?
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By  Emily Abel
January 18, 2023 07:00 AM MST
When I find myself longing to feel comfortable in my own skin again, I have found a perhaps unusual source to be one of the best remedies: the Book of Mormon.
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By  Emily Abel
January 04, 2023 07:00 PM MST
A yoga teacher shared an idea that changed how I approach New Year’s: she suggested we make a list of things we are not going to change about ourselves.
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By  Emily Abel
December 16, 2022 01:06 PM MST
That many phone flashlights wasn’t a sight I ever expected to see in the conference center, but it was moving and glorious.
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By  Emily Abel
December 09, 2022 02:25 PM MST
If you love Christmas and the sweetness of singing daddy-daughter duos, this video is for you.
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By  Emily Abel
December 02, 2022 01:11 PM MST
When artists create scenes reflective of their own cultures, nativities becomes a way for all to liken the scriptures unto themselves.
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By  Emily Abel
November 22, 2022 03:38 PM MST
Adassa from Disney’s Encanto gave a live performance in Salt Lake City not as her character Dolores, but as a member of the Church eager to shine light into the world.
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By  Emily Abel
November 21, 2022 01:18 PM MST
To satisfy that craving you might be having for some trivia, here are a few of the facts and other tips from our November/December issue.
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By  Emily Abel
November 06, 2022 02:35 PM MST
By shifting the focus of young single adult wards from finding a spouse to finding Jesus Christ, members can more fully enjoy life now.
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By  Emily Abel
October 31, 2022 01:19 PM MDT
It’s not every day that BYU–Hawaii welcomes a superhero on campus—a superhero ready to help save lives in a very real way.
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By  Emily Abel
October 14, 2022 01:55 PM MDT
Help make memories with your friends and family this spooky season with these delectable dinners, savory snacks, and party treats.
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By  Emily Abel
October 13, 2022 02:43 PM MDT
Forbes writes, “Their stories are important reminders that while we can’t control every circumstance, we can control our actions [and] experience can fuel a more vibrant career than your younger self could have ever imagined.”
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By  Emily Abel
October 03, 2022 07:05 AM MDT
Do you have questions about patriarchal blessings? After writing a book on the topic, Keith Erekson might have some answers for you.
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By  Emily Abel
October 01, 2022 02:31 PM MDT
The new Primary General Presidency began their service on August 1, 2022. We are excited to learn from these inspiring women! Here are four facts about each member of the presidency.
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By  Emily Abel
October 01, 2022 10:38 AM MDT
We are excited to learn from these inspiring women! Here are four facts about each member of the presidency.
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By  Emily Abel
September 29, 2022 04:19 PM MDT
“Mostly by accident, I’ve found three different messages President Nelson has given in the past six months in which he taught about this special Hebrew word.”
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By  Emily Abel
September 26, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
There are a lot of things to experience and choices to make, but there is really only one thing on my bucket list I want to be sure I can say I’ve done.
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By  Emily Abel
September 24, 2022 06:00 AM MDT
Help make this special weekend even more memorable with these delicious and easy meals your friends and family are sure to love.
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By  Emily Abel
September 09, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
Editor’s note: This article first appeared as the cover story in the September/October 2021 issue of LDS Living magazine.
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