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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.

Feature Stories

A father separated from his family was broken by addiction. His story of conversion is nothing but miraculous

By Emily Linder

May 09, 2024 10:20 AM MDT

A family once trapped by darkness was lovingly shown a way to invite light.

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Does your missionary struggle to feel successful? This idea in Steve Young’s new book will help

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2024 03:00 PM MDT

I believe reading this book will help missionaries have a better mission experience, which will ultimately impact the rest of their lives.

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Latter-day Saint Life

What I’ll never forget about my grandparents’ loving reaction when I chose to join the Church

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2024 10:57 AM MDT

My grandparents were initially nervous about my decision, but how they kept nourishing our relationship inspires me.

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From the Church

What Elder Christofferson suggests we say instead of ‘It’s never too late to repent’

By Emily Linder

May 02, 2024 12:37 PM MDT

In a recent video, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said he’d been thinking about “the precious gift of repentance” offered by Jesus Christ.

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From the Church

The topic President Oaks ‘very pleased’ to see repeated during conference

By Emily Linder

May 01, 2024 11:23 AM MDT

What did President Oaks notice as a theme throughout general conference?

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Latter-day Saint Life

Professional athlete shares surprising, special impact of a temple tour on her teammate

By Emily Linder

April 25, 2024 10:41 AM MDT

When Ashley Hatch invited her professional soccer team to a temple open house, she didn't realize until later how much the experience touched one of her teammates.

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Feature Stories

Coach Andy Reid says he never misses sacrament meeting, even helped bless a baby hours before Super Bowl win

By Emily Linder

April 17, 2024 06:11 AM MDT

On the day of Super Bowl LVII, Coach Andy Reid helped bless assistant coach Porter Ellett’s new baby. The men are grateful to support each other spiritually.

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Latter-day Saint Life

She was a Primary president at 13—how one woman learned to ‘have no fear in saying yes’ to God

By Emily Linder

April 16, 2024 07:36 AM MDT

“If there is one thing I know, it is that when Jesus Christ asks us to take His hand and walk with Him onto the water, we should have no fear in saying yes.”

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Feature Stories

Why T.C. Christensen loves ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and is still ‘very zippity’ about Latter-day Saint stories

By Emily Linder

April 15, 2024 02:37 PM MDT

From a new Q&A, it’s clear that this iconic Latter-day Saint director’s passion for bringing true stories of faith to the big screen runs deep.

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A new film about missionaries’ daring WWII escape is coming—read 3 miracles behind the movie

By Emily Linder

April 09, 2024 02:57 PM MDT

Right before WWII, 79 missionaries rushed to escape Germany. They experienced miracles—and so did those who brought their stories to the big screen.

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Latter-day Saint Life

We love these smiling photos of President Nelson at general conference on Saturday afternoon

By Emily Linder

April 06, 2024 03:14 PM MDT

We are so grateful for President Nelson, and we look forward to hearing his message this weekend!

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Latter-day Saint Life

Claire Crosby’s new Easter video is delightfully uplifting, spiritually moving

By Emily Linder

March 29, 2024 05:49 PM MDT

The music is both soothing and powerful, and the entire family was involved in creating it.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Why isn’t the Kirtland Temple being turned into a dedicated temple?

By Emily Linder

March 29, 2024 01:37 PM MDT

The historic purchase led many Church members to wonder if the temple would be renovated and dedicated. Read why it will stay open to the public.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The quote from Elder Kearon’s April 2022 conference talk I hope never leaves my heart

By Emily Linder

March 28, 2024 04:21 PM MDT

I was totally blown away when Elder Patrick Kearon used the word perfect in a way that was immediately comforting, reassuring, and even beautiful.

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Ever felt like your ‘testimony bucket’ is empty? Here is some advice from a mother who’s been there

By Emily Linder

March 25, 2024 03:32 PM MDT

After a challenging year for her family, with health crises and shaken testimonies, Doorly offers some profound advice.

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Feature Stories

Childhood best friends paralyzed 32 years apart—‘We’re more tied to each other than we ever imagined’

By Emily Linder

March 13, 2024 10:20 AM MDT

Sometimes when we ask for a miracle or for healing, God sends a friend.

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Latter-day Saint Life

3 Book of Mormon verses that changed my perspective on dating

By Emily Linder

March 05, 2024 10:28 AM MST

In my experience, the Book of Mormon is full of insightful, comforting counsel for the dating game—you just need to know where to look.

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Questioning if you’re good enough for your calling? What a 26-year-old bishop realized about God’s perspective

By Emily Linder

March 04, 2024 10:16 AM MST

I am beginning to see that whether or not I am good enough wasn’t a question God was ever asking.

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From the Church

‘What does Jesus say?’: A sick toddler’s tender answer that will make you cry

By Emily Linder

December 18, 2023 10:29 AM MST

As Hope’s father read her a bedtime story, he felt inspired to ask her a beautiful question.

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Recommended by Us

12 days of Christ: A Christmas advent to help you connect with the Savior

By Emily Linder

November 30, 2023 11:55 AM MST

This advent is simple and approachable—a way for all of us to learn something new about Christ and feel His love fill our homes.

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A gift guide for bringing Christmas cheer to someone who might feel forgotten

By Emily Linder

November 22, 2023 11:00 AM MST

Help your family discover the joy of serving others with these specific ideas—many of which could become cherished traditions!

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Watch: The little-known story behind Pres. Ballard’s landmark book ‘Our Search for Happiness’

By Emily Linder

November 17, 2023 04:03 PM MST

You will love this sweet and inspiring video. President Ballard’s legacy will live on for generations.

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Giving Machines begin: How Travis and Donna Kelce, Marie Osmond, and others are spreading the word

By Emily Linder

November 17, 2023 10:27 AM MST

While opening dates vary by location, communities are starting to buzz about the Giving Machines, especially in Kansas City.

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Podcasts

The scripture that inspired the Osmonds to share the gospel—even with Elvis and the Queen

By Emily Linder

November 06, 2023 10:13 AM MST

Did Elvis meet with missionaries? Did the Queen receive a Book of Mormon? Alan Osmond gives answers and shares why the gospel was everything to his family.

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