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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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Follow the Prophets
Song by President Nelson added to the hymnbook
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
September 18, 2025 11:31 AM MDT
“I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.
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Latter-day Saint Life
4 journaling ideas to help you grow spiritually
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
September 03, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
Grow from your challenges by writing through them.
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Stories of Faith
A Primary program miracle that will touch your heart
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 28, 2025 03:22 PM MDT
An 11-year-old who’d never sung before during his Primary programs unexpectedly approached the microphone.
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Latter-day Saint Life
‘All In’ podcast host answers: What does it mean to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 25, 2025 03:09 PM MDT
After asking over 300 guests the question, Morgan Pearson shares her own profound answer.
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Latter-day Saint Life
This Hebrew definition of faith will be on your mind for days
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By  Emily Linder
August 20, 2025 11:17 AM MDT
What if faith has nothing to do with hoping God helps us?
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Stories of Faith
From Catholic priest-in-training to Latter-day Saint: a conversion story from Hungary
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 18, 2025 02:50 PM MDT
The restored gospel answered Jozsef’s deepest questions. But embracing it would change nearly everything about his life.
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Help for Life Challenges
5 remarkable ways Christ blesses us through His Atonement
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 12, 2025 09:36 AM MDT
“The Atonement is much more than a divine remedy to correct our sins after they are committed.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: Pres. Nelson says ‘I love you all!’ from a car at a temple dedication
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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Latter-day Saint Life
5 kinds of power scripture study brings to your life
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 04, 2025 03:53 PM MDT
What would you add to this list?
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Help for Life Challenges
The quote that forever changed how I see the parable of the ten virgins
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By  Emily Linder
August 01, 2025 12:13 PM MDT
“This explanation helps me better understand my role in preparing for the Second Coming.”
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Stories of Faith
How one couple relies on their covenants to face dementia with faith
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
July 17, 2025 09:22 AM MDT
Kelly’s husband started hallucinating the day after their mission ended. She has since learned there is one thing dementia can’t take away.
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Stories of Faith
What happened when I read the entire Book of Mormon for the first time
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
July 16, 2025 10:53 AM MDT
When her baby was hospitalized, Sethrina of Accra, Ghana, turned to the Book of Mormon.
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Stories of Faith
How meeting missionaries changed my life as a young single mom
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
July 11, 2025 02:00 PM MDT
“I remember standing in my living room and telling God, ‘I need help. I just can’t do this anymore.’”
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Latter-day Saint Life
This Gospel Library app update makes teaching at church easier
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
July 07, 2025 04:17 PM MDT
Have you used this handy update?
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Latter-day Saint Life
2 words I hope my missionary never forgets
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
July 02, 2025 02:30 PM MDT
The words come from the war chapters in the Book of Mormon.
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Stories of Faith
The life-changing project God gave me after I was laid off
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
June 25, 2025 02:29 PM MDT
“Those six months were the most spiritual and happiest time of my life.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
New video from the Church: ‘All Are Alike Unto God’
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
June 23, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
“The Savior sees beyond race, status, and language. He looks upon the heart.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
12 things every sister missionary will want in her bag
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By  Emily Linder
June 10, 2025 01:46 PM MDT
We polled sister missionaries for their recommendations. See the list!
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Amazing Grace now in LDS hymnbook
Latter-day Saint Life
‘Amazing Grace’ is now in the hymnbook. See the Book of Mormon verses listed with it
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
September 12, 2024 12:18 PM MDT
In new sheet music provided by the Church, two scriptures are listed at the top—and an inspiring scriptural insight is provided at the bottom.
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Stories of Faith
Watch: Adorable 11-year-old plays the organ for his ward
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 27, 2024 04:03 PM MDT
Kobin's summer was off to a boring start as he recovered from brain surgery. But music, and the help of a generous neighbor, turned it all around.
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Follow the Prophets
Pres. Holland’s powerful reminder of why we wear the temple garment
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By  Emily Linder
August 21, 2024 01:41 PM MDT
President Holland also listed resources for Church members who might have questions about the garment.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What youth need to hear most about the world today
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 19, 2024 03:49 PM MDT
The world is full of beautiful opportunities to share light and love—and we can help youth remember that.
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Latter-day Saint Life
1 thing we forget when teaching our children about feeling the Spirit
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 13, 2024 04:06 PM MDT
When we teach children about the Holy Ghost, do we sometimes skip this simple, but important step?
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Stories of Faith
Latter-day Saint creates one of the most exciting moments of the Olympics
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 09, 2024 09:52 AM MDT
Latter-day Saint Kenneth Rooks seems to have a gift not just for running but also for bringing a crowd to the edge of their seat.
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