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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

12 things every sister missionary will want in her bag

By Emily Linder

June 10, 2025 01:46 PM MDT

We polled sister missionaries for their recommendations. See the list!

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Help for Life Challenges

The best things you can do to prepare your kids for leaving home

By Emily Linder

June 04, 2025 01:50 PM MDT

BYU–Hawaii president shares three great ideas to help kids be prepared to thrive spiritually.

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Latter-day Saint Life

13 gifts any Latter-day Saint dad will love

By Emily Linder

June 02, 2025 01:44 PM MDT

Feel ready for Father’s Day with these gifts that will inspire and uplift.

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Temple Worship

You can now find more answers about the temple on the Church’s website

By Emily Linder

May 28, 2025 02:29 PM MDT

Read about topics such as why temple ceremonies change over time and how the endowment ceremony compares to Masonic rituals.

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Temple Worship

How running into an Apostle in Thailand brought me back to the Church

By Emily Linder

May 20, 2025 01:49 PM MDT

“Listening to his talk was the last positive experience I’d had with the Church. How was it that we were now in Thailand at the same time?”

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Temple Worship

The new Nairobi Kenya Temple has already led to an inspiring number of baptisms

By Emily Linder

May 19, 2025 01:54 PM MDT

Weekly attendance at a nearby meetinghouse has more than doubled.

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Latter-day Saint Life

A genius tip for creating meaningful family gatherings

By Emily Linder

May 19, 2025 01:47 PM MDT

Give this a quick read before your next family vacation or reunion (or even before your next Sunday dinner!).

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Follow the Prophets

Pres. Holland says this sentence in scripture is ‘a terrific line’

By Emily Linder

May 15, 2025 01:55 PM MDT

A scripture you've likely read before takes on new meaning with this explanation from President Holland.

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Temple Worship

This new temple is the first of its kind in a big way

By Emily Linder

May 14, 2025 03:44 PM MDT

“I didn’t fully appreciate the significance of this temple feature until I visited the open house.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

You’ll hear this Latter-day Saint in the new ‘Lilo and Stitch’ movie

By Emily Linder

May 13, 2025 01:51 PM MDT

Iam Tongi says it is a dream come true to contribute to this story about families.

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Temple Worship

I saw an ad for the Church on TV. Calling the number on the screen changed my life

By Emily Linder

May 12, 2025 01:39 PM MDT

“When I received my endowment, I felt warm and tingling and kept whispering, ‘Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus!’”

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What to do if your spouse questions the Church: One husband’s inspiring approach

By Emily Linder

May 07, 2025 02:01 PM MDT

After supporting his wife through faith questions, David Borland shares some helpful advice.

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Latter-day Saint Life

This inspiring book is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for this year

By Emily Linder

May 05, 2025 01:46 PM MDT

The book powerfully reminds us that we were divinely created for this life and for these circumstances.

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Temple Worship

This might be the best thing to tell someone before they receive their endowment

By Emily Linder

April 29, 2025 02:16 PM MDT

Start a conversation with your loved one with this simple but profound advice.

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Latter-day Saint Life

14 graduation gifts for Latter-day Saints

By Emily Linder

April 29, 2025 02:15 PM MDT

Help the graduates in your life thrive spiritually as they move on to their next chapter.

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Latter-day Saint Life

14 timeless Mother’s Day gifts she’ll cherish

By Emily Linder

April 25, 2025 02:19 PM MDT

Feel confident you’ve found the right gift with these thoughtful options.

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Latter-day Saint Life

An inspiring story from ‘Saints’ is now a feature-length film

By Emily Linder

April 24, 2025 01:51 PM MDT

Director T.C. Christensen gave LDS Living a behind-the-scenes look at the movie.

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Temple Worship

3 takeaways from a new book on the endowment everyone is talking about

By Emily Linder

April 23, 2025 01:57 PM MDT

“After reading the book myself, I feel a deeper love and appreciation for temple endowment sessions.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

10 powerful Easter books to bring the Savior into your life

By Emily Linder

April 01, 2025 01:41 PM MDT

We’ve compiled a list of books that would be perfect to read in the Easter season.

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Stories of Faith

When a father was losing the will to live, a gift from his 2-year-old changed everything

By Emily Linder

April 01, 2025 09:48 AM MDT

“I remember when she walked in the door,” Travis says. “She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen in my life.”

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Stories of Faith

This NFL player faced intense pressure to not serve a mission—why he went anyway

By Emily Linder

March 20, 2025 02:04 PM MDT

Before college, Taysom Hill experienced strong opposition to his decision to put his football career on hold and serve a mission.

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Stories of Faith

How I finally found relief from decades of religious doubt

By Emily Linder

March 13, 2025 02:55 PM MDT

I started attending church regularly again at 29, was endowed at 32, and felt I was on the right path. But I was still filled with so much doubt.

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‘All In’ host shares must-read story in moving BYU–Hawaii devotional

By Emily Linder

March 11, 2025 01:49 PM MDT

This beautiful family story will inspire you to believe in good things to come.

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Help for Life Challenges

Elder Andersen’s sweet advice to a young father fearing his children will leave the Church

By Emily Linder

March 04, 2025 06:00 AM MST

The Apostle also answered the question, “What is the greatest thing you can do for your children?”

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