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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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Latter-day Saint Life

Share these inspiring quotes with a 2026 graduate

By Emily Linder

May 19, 2026 03:46 PM MDT

These words can inspire hope for the future and love for the Lord.

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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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Fun

The 10 People You'll Meet on Trek

By Daedan Olander

June 04, 2019 01:00 PM MDT

While no two treks are ever the same, most Church members who have been on one will recognize these 10 people amongst their trek families.

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Seminary Explained in 10 Hilarious Harry Potter GIFs

By Daedan Olander

June 01, 2019 01:37 PM MDT

You may never have gotten your acceptance letter to Hogwarts, but at least you got to go to seminary. Here are 10 GIFs that give you the best of both worlds.

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Latter-day Saint Life

From FOMO to JOMO: What Prophets Have Been Teaching Us All Along

By Emily Linder

June 01, 2019 09:42 AM MDT

After explaining the concept of FOMO (fear of missing out) to my dad, he laughed and said, “Yeah, at my age, I’m pretty much over that.” Then he paused for a minute and said, “Or am I?”

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Quiz: Conference Talk or Disney Movie?

By Emily Linder

May 29, 2019 09:17 AM MDT

Hmm. . . was that Elder Holland or Aladdin? See if you can tell which of these quotes came from general conference and which came from a Disney movie. This might be harder than you think.

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Our Favorite Pictures from President Nelson's Pacific Ministry Tour

By Emily Linder

May 28, 2019 04:54 PM MDT

A picturesque island paradise was the backdrop of President Nelson's most recent ministry tour to the Pacific Islands. But the beautiful scenery isn't the only reason you'll love these pictures: see Church leaders live what they teach through their ministering and be inspired by a people who demonstrate what it means to follow the prophet.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Sister Eubank Shares What She's Learned from Her Ministering Companion (Who Has Been Featured on Oprah Twice)

By Emily Linder

May 22, 2019 12:41 PM MDT

"I got a new ministering companion and was so excited when I learned that I had been paired with a celebrity in our ward," Sharon Eubank said in a video she shared on her Facebook page.

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