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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.

Help for Life Challenges

Does God really send us trials? A comforting truth about adversity

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

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

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

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

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

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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Latter-day Saint Life

How Latter-day Saints #HearHim and what President Cordon learned from a surprise in the Salt Lake Temple time capsule

By Emily Linder

July 31, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

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Latter-day Saint Life

These 2 Filipino couples postponed their weddings until temples reopened. Here’s what they learned while waiting to wed

By Emily Linder

July 28, 2020 06:53 PM MDT

The pandemic caused many couples to confront an issue: what to do with their upcoming wedding date. Some determined to hold civil ceremonies. Others decided to wait. Church Newsroom Philippines recently shared two stories of couples who postponed their weddings until temples reopened.

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Here’s your first look at the ‘Come, Follow Me’ curriculum for Doctrine and Covenants

By Emily Linder

July 27, 2020 07:22 PM MDT

The first Come, Follow Me study manual for 2021 can now be found online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org or in the Gospel Library App under “Come, Follow Me.” The manual for individuals and families is currently posted with other curriculum items to be available digitally by August 31, 2020.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Why we honor pioneers: Insights from President Ballard, Elder Soares, and President Jones

By Emily Linder

July 24, 2020 11:19 AM MDT

Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

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Fun

We asked, you answered: 20+ hilariously sweet and funny things kids prayed for

By Emily Linder

July 23, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Editor’s note: “We asked, you answered” highlights memorable responses to discussion questions posed on LDS Living’s social media accounts. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @ldsliving to contribute.

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Latter-day Saint Life

This 6-year-old went viral for saving his sister from a charging dog. Here's the invitation his Latter-day Saint family extends to the world

By Emily Linder

July 21, 2020 05:47 PM MDT

Bridger Walker, age 6, touched the hearts of many after shielding his sister from a neighborhood dog at high cost to himself. His story has been covered by major news outlets such as Yahoo! and ABC News, and he’s received messages of love far and wide, including from celebrities like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. But what many may not know is that the Walker family are Latter-day Saints and through this experience they have spread a message of love and a call to “comfort those that need comfort.”

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