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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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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Help for Life Challenges
The best things you can do to prepare your kids for leaving home
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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From the Church
Elder and Sister Bednar’s touching, hopeful remarks during their first-ever visit to Jordan
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By  Emily Linder
October 25, 2021 02:40 PM MDT
The Bednars may have been in a new place with a new culture, but their testimonies of finding hope through Jesus Christ serve as an important and powerful message for every country on earth.
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Latter-day Saint Bronwyn Haws's carvings are going to make you want to up your game.
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‘Starry Night’ and the ‘Mona Lisa’ on a pumpkin? Latter-day Saint carves must-see classical art
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By  Emily Linder
October 20, 2021 05:44 PM MDT
LDS Living has seen some impressive pumpkin carvings over the years. From an image of President Russell M. Nelson to temples and gospel art scenes, Latter-day Saints have no shortage of creativity when it comes to pumpkin carving.
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President Nelson addresses members in Oklahoma and Kansas via virtual devotional.
From the Church
In Midwest, President Nelson addresses Saints, Church donates $2 million to First Americans Museum
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By  Emily Linder
October 18, 2021 04:20 PM MDT
Sunday, October 17, was an exciting day for Latter-day Saints in Oklahoma and Kansas—the Church announced its donation of two million dollars to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and President Russell M. Nelson spoke to members in a virtual devotional.
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From the Church
Anxious about the temple? How this temple matron overcame her hesitation to return after her first time
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By  Emily Linder
October 12, 2021 10:36 AM MDT
If you don't now love the temple or have fears about going back, this temple matron has advice on what do, and her thoughts come from personal experience.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Peacemakers wanted: Scholar discusses being followers of Christ in an age of conflict
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
October 05, 2021 11:24 AM MDT
What do scriptures teach about living in an age of conflict? How are Latter-day Saints called to be peacemakers?
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12 Twitter reactions from conference that are sure to make you smile
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
October 04, 2021 02:29 PM MDT
Another general conference weekend has come and gone. With it came the announcement of 13 new temples, messages of hope—and a plethora of entertaining conference-related Tweets. Find some of our favorites here.
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