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

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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A woman lies in a hospital bed, smiling, with a man kneeling next to her, also smiling

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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A Mexican woman and her daughter with a dish of capirotada, in their kitchen

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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A smiling man holds a braided palm frond

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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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square singing

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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A man and his son in white shirts and ties smile at the camera with trees behind them

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

Wait, did he just say he was translated? 10 odd phrases missionaries use and what they mean

By Emily Linder

May 15, 2019 09:00 AM MDT

Pink-washing, shotgunning, eterna-gators—to get you up to speed, here are 10 words of common missionary lingo words explained in layman terms.

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Fun

Watch: Missionaries with Serious Lip-Syncing Skills Send Incredible Mother's Day Message

By Emily Linder

May 14, 2019 02:04 PM MDT

Of course, a missionary mom’s heart would melt watching this video, but yours probably will too. Four Elders in the Australia Sydney Mission sent home a video of them lip-syncing a cover of “My Girl” from Anthem Lights, but with a special Mother’s Day twist.

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Latter-day Saint Life

"We Have Not Forgotten You": How Stakes in Washington State Helped California Fire Victims

By Emily Linder

May 14, 2019 01:11 PM MDT

At first, November 8, 2018, must have felt like a normal morning. Stake seminary supervisor Sandi Anderson of Paradise, California, left home at her normal 6:30 a.m. departure time to attend class. As normal, she visited with the students and teachers after class. Then she received a not so normal text from her husband telling her she’d better come home.

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Fun

17 Unique Latter-day Saint Baby Names You Probably Haven't Heard Before

By Emily Linder

May 13, 2019 05:31 PM MDT

We asked LDS Living readers for the most unique Latter-day Saint baby names they know, and we have to applaud some members for their creativity. Everyone knows Latter-day Saint baby names have a tendency to be “unique," but you haven’t seen it all until you’ve read these names drawn from the Book of Mormon and Church history.

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From the Church

An Approachable Joseph: Little-Known Stories That Will Help You Relate to the Prophet

By Emily Linder

May 13, 2019 09:00 AM MDT

God once told Joseph Smith that his name would be “had for good and evil” in the world. We often see the fulfillment of that prophecy in extremes: some set Joseph up as a god-like figure of perfection, and while others see him as an evil, corrupt man. That stark dichotomy can make knowing what the prophet was really like feel as impossible as time travel.

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Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Cast Not Away Your Confidence

By Emily Linder

November 07, 2018 10:00 PM MST

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of Hebrews 7-13. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

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