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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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Stories of Faith

How my son’s brain injury brought our family closer to Christ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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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Follow the Prophets

Pres. Christofferson testifies in Spanish of what it means to be a witness of Christ

By Emily Linder

November 04, 2025 12:50 PM MST

“I ask myself, what does it mean to be a witness of His name? I have studied it and concluded that it has a variety of meanings,” the Apostle says.

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Follow the Prophets

Watch: Apostles reflect on the ‘transcendent’ moment a new prophet is ordained

By Emily Linder

October 28, 2025 01:21 PM MDT

“It is one of the most transcendent moments a human being could have in this world,” President Holland said.

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Follow the Prophets

President Oaks wishes his wife a happy birthday in sweet new video

By Emily Linder

October 16, 2025 10:58 AM MDT

“On your birthday, I want to thank you for making me happy.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

8 inspiring facts about the life of Sister Kristen M. Oaks

By Emily Linder

October 15, 2025 09:59 AM MDT

Sister Oaks served a mission in Japan and later worked as a consultant for the largest privately held publishing house in America.

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Stories of Faith

My pregnant wife was diagnosed with cancer. Here’s how I know the Savior supported us

By Emily Linder

October 10, 2025 12:25 PM MDT

Alicia couldn’t hold or nurse the newborn because of her radiation treatments.

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Recommended by Us

Think the dangers of Mormon crickets are a thing of the past? This video shows otherwise

By Emily Linder

July 30, 2022 01:00 PM MDT

The legacy of the Mormon crickets isn’t over yet. Watch as a road in Idaho is saved from thousands of these intruding insects.

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Short & Simple

Trivia: Fun facts perfect for your family dinner table

By Emily Linder

July 30, 2022 12:00 PM MDT

Have a craving for some trivia? Here are a few fun facts that might be just the thing for your next dinner table conversation.

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Recommended by Us

Led to be a lawyer: How President Johnson hopes her career will bless the Church

By Emily Linder

July 27, 2022 02:58 PM MDT

President Camille N. Johnson didn’t always want a career as a lawyer, but now she says she can see how the Lord was guiding her to it.

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Close Quote

The Lord didn’t give a lower law of consecration—Q&A with Steve Harper on this important doctrine

By Emily Linder

July 26, 2022 02:52 PM MDT

We may think we’re excused from living the law of consecration. But a former general editor of Saints doesn’t believe that’s the case.

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Feature Stories

An NYC fashion photographer’s path to true love and the Church

By Emily Linder

July 26, 2022 11:57 AM MDT

As NYC fashion photographer Kah Poon chases the perfect moment from behind his lens, he’s grateful for a faith that reminds him to look beyond his camera and see the bigger picture.

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Steve Young shares the marriage advice he received from Elder Richard G. Scott

By Emily Linder

July 21, 2022 10:55 AM MDT

Steve Young recently did a question-and-answer session about his new book and was asked question about a crucial piece of advice he received years ago.

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