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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.

Latter-day Saint Life

‘All In’ podcast host answers: What does it mean to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ?

By Emily Linder

August 25, 2025 03:09 PM MDT

After asking over 300 guests the question, Morgan Pearson shares her own profound answer.

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Latter-day Saint Life

This Hebrew definition of faith will be on your mind for days

By Emily Linder

August 20, 2025 11:17 AM MDT

What if faith has nothing to do with hoping God helps us?

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Stories of Faith

From Catholic priest-in-training to Latter-day Saint: a conversion story from Hungary

By Emily Linder

August 18, 2025 02:50 PM MDT

The restored gospel answered Jozsef’s deepest questions. But embracing it would change nearly everything about his life.

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Help for Life Challenges

5 remarkable ways Christ blesses us through His Atonement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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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Fun

Watch: "Sisters, Sisters": The Missionary Version

By Emily Linder

May 11, 2020 06:27 PM MDT

“Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters. Call us and we’ll bring you close to God, although people sometimes think we’re odd.”

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Why it matters that the new Church symbol is not a logo

By Emily Linder

May 11, 2020 05:01 PM MDT

Last general conference, President Nelson announced a new symbol for the Church. The prophet’s explanation for the new symbol is in harmony with his call for correct usage of the name of the Church— it is a refocusing on Christ, not on rebranding. Of the symbol President Nelson said,

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Elder Christofferson Offers Counsel to Single Adults during Isolation

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2020 03:00 PM MDT

Elder Christofferson recently spoke about the need to for a “constant consciousness of the well-being of those around you.” He specifically highlighted the struggles single adults and single parents face while in isolation and how members can minister them.

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Latter-day Saint Life

This Week from the Pulpit: New Heartwarming Animated Children's Video Shows How to "Remember Him"

By Emily Linder

May 08, 2020 11:00 AM 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

Live Video with Wendy Ulrich on Managing Mental Health During COVID-19: We Can’t See through the Uncertainty, but the Lord Does

By Emily Linder

May 05, 2020 05:01 PM MDT

As part of the Deseret Book Live! series, psychologist and author Wendy Ulrich offered valuable, frank tips on how to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19.

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Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Avoiding Deception as a Family

By Emily Linder

December 19, 2019 10:00 PM MST

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me study of Revelation 12-22. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

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