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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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Help for Life Challenges
Does God really send us trials? A comforting truth about adversity
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By  Emily Linder
May 15, 2026 04:04 PM MDT
A life-threatening experience after the birth of my first baby led me to think more deeply about God’s role in hardships.
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Stories of Faith
The hope that carries us: What Stage 4 cancer taught a 21-year-old about Christ
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By  Emily Linder
April 10, 2026 10:16 AM MDT
“Life is not bleak. It is not dark. There is light.”
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Stories of Faith
What my grandparents’ Easter recipe teaches me about the Savior
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By  Emily Linder
March 26, 2026 04:38 PM MDT
Every ingredient in this traditional Mexican dessert is symbolic of Jesus Christ.
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Stories of Faith
In first grade, my friends showed me the power of Christlike love
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By  Emily Linder
March 25, 2026 03:52 PM MDT
“Their kindness turned my sadness into great happiness.”
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Stories of Faith
This Latter-day Saint hymn led my entire family to join the Church
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By  Emily Linder
March 17, 2026 02:01 PM MDT
“I was so touched by the words in the hymn. I knew this is where we needed to be as a family.”
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Stories of Faith
How my son’s brain injury brought our family closer to Christ
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By  Emily Linder
March 03, 2026 01:32 PM MST
“I could not be more grateful for what this experience has brought to our family and to me personally.”
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Stories of Faith
One couple’s sweet story of falling in love through the gospel of Jesus Christ
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By  Emily Linder
February 12, 2026 09:26 AM MST
“I met my future wife, Deborah, on my baptism day. … Spending time with her deepened my understanding of Jesus Christ.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
If I could use just one verse to teach about God, it would be this
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By  Emily Linder
February 03, 2026 02:21 PM MST
Don’t skip over this beautiful verse in your ‘Come, Follow Me’ reading this week.
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Stories of Faith
The Old Testament verse that inspires Mongolia’s first stake president
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By  Emily Linder
January 29, 2026 02:08 PM MST
“Knowing that the Lord knew me before this life and ordained me to serve in certain callings amazes me.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
A simple way to find Jesus in every Old Testament story
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By  Emily Linder
January 16, 2026 11:08 AM MST
“We don’t have to go only to the stories where He appears to someone to find Him—He is in every story.”
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Help for Life Challenges
5 seriously good quotes to bring you hope
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By  Emily Linder
December 17, 2025 01:06 PM MST
Ready for an inspiring perspective shift?
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Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: This new video may help your family feel the Christmas spirit
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By  Emily Linder
December 16, 2025 01:56 PM MST
Sister Amy A. Wright tells of a special experience she had in a post office during one Christmas season.
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Follow the Prophets
The sweet service tradition Pres. Eyring did with his daughters
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By  Emily Linder
December 08, 2025 12:20 PM MST
Often, when the girls came home from school, Pres. Eyring would be waiting for them in the kitchen.
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Latter-day Saint Life
10 ways grandparents can add meaning to Christmastime
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By  Emily Linder
December 01, 2025 11:51 AM MST
Try these fun (and simple!) ideas for creating strong bonds and lasting memories.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What Pres. Freeman would tell every young woman considering a mission
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By  Emily Linder
November 25, 2025 12:33 PM MST
She shared touching advice for young women who may be feeling nervous after the age-change announcement.
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From the Church
General conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session
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By  Emily Linder
November 19, 2025 10:54 AM MST
Here is a look back at the last 10 years of Saturday evening sessions.
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Help for Life Challenges
2 things my son’s genetic disorder has taught me about faith
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By  Emily Linder
November 17, 2025 03:08 PM MST
“When I called the doctor’s office and explained what I’d seen, they told me to bring Reuben in right away.”
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Follow the Prophets
Elder Caussé’s album was once No. 1 on a Billboard chart (+ more inspiring stories from his life)
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By  Emily Linder
November 10, 2025 01:55 PM MST
The newest Apostle released a beautiful album with an Italian composer in 2019.
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Fun
The internet’s heartwarming reaction to Pres. Nelson’s walker
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By  Emily Linder
May 26, 2023 12:54 PM MDT
People were expressing love, sympathy, and gratitude at a rate that seems unheard of on Facebook.
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Feature Stories
She’s played with members of AC/DC and the Killers. How faith helped this teen drum her way to Harvard
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By  Emily Linder
May 24, 2023 07:30 AM MDT
Not many 17-year-olds can shred on a drum set the way Sofia Detjen does. Between her musical prowess and faith in God, this Harvard-Berklee–bound teenager’s tempo is hard to beat.
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Recommended by Us
This is the best conference study journal (5 reasons why)
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By  Emily Linder
May 02, 2023 12:38 PM MDT
The General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition has everything you need to study effectively and joyfully.
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Latter-day Saint Life
7 simple but smart items for every woman’s temple bag
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By  Emily Linder
April 27, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
“I like to look for ways to make my personal temple experience as seamless as possible, and that includes having everything I might need packed safely in my temple bag.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
What you can do to support your Relief Society president
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By  Emily Linder
April 14, 2023 11:46 AM MDT
When we know how to help, even the smallest signs of support and love can make a big impact in our wards and branches.
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Feature Stories
The world would be a sad, Tater Tot-less place without this inventive Latter-day Saint
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By  Emily Linder
March 31, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Hold on to your tots, this in-depth history of a beloved potato snack is going to be a wild ride.
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