Jamie Armstrong

December 16, 2022 08:00 AM MST
Did you know that today about one in every 42 children is born a twin? But well before the days of fertility medications, there were 11 sets of twins in one ward!
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September 28, 2019 09:30 AM MDT
From film to television to music, Latter-Day Saints have left an indelible mark on Hollywood, starring alongside legendary performers in the process. Here are the lucky few whose careers have been immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California.
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July 15, 2019 08:52 AM MDT
This article was published in the July/August 2009 issue of LDS Living in honor the the 80th anniversary of Music and the Spoken Word. We are publishing it again to celebrate the program's 90th anniversary and have updated the article to include current information.
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June 22, 2019 09:19 AM MDT
As a youth speaker stood and began her very first sacrament meeting talk, I realized she sounded just like a typical adult speaker—and that wasn’t a good thing.
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June 13, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
Tan France, fashion expert for the wildly popular Netflix series Queer Eye, spoke to a sold-out audience in Salt Lake City on June 12. The purpose of the event was to discuss his New York Times best-selling memoir, Naturally Tan, but he also took the opportunity to encourage love and tolerance between the religious and LGBTQ communities.
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Fun
May 04, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
In a world where comedy often feels like a mashup of crude jokes and curse words, there are still some stand-up comedians who are stand-up acts! Check out these comedians who are beloved by Latter-day Saints for their clean humor.
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May 01, 2019 05:00 PM MDT
From the Osmond family's relationship with Elvis Presley to Justin Osmond's experience as a deaf person, father and son Merrill and Justin Osmond are sharing some of their greatest life lessons through their new video podcast, Sound Advice.
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February 17, 2019 10:19 PM MST
Latter-day Saints have had a long history with presidential races. But did you know there have been eight Latter-day Saints who have made a bid to be the leader of their country?
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February 08, 2019 10:00 PM MST
We asked our readers, “What is the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?” Here are some of our favorite responses out of the nearly 200 we received.
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December 31, 2018 09:27 PM MST
Beloved singer and youngest sibling of The Osmonds, Jimmy Osmond, age 55, suffered a stroke on Thursday while performing as Captain Hook in a central England production, according to his spokesperson.
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December 27, 2018 10:15 PM MST
From understanding what "black" and "curse" actually mean in the scriptures to sharing insights from an inactive gay member of the Church to learning about the miracles that led to finding Annie Schmidt's body two years ago, there have been a lot of amazing stories shared by LDS Living this year. Check out the top 10!
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December 23, 2018 10:07 PM MST
As we celebrate Christmas, these inspiring quotes from the prophets will deepen our love and appreciation for the Savior, making the reason for the season that much sweeter.
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Fun
November 16, 2018 10:15 PM MST
November 18, 2018, was Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday! Check out this little-known story about how the iconic mouse was influenced by a Latter-day Saint.
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Fun
October 29, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
While sifting through different movie options listed on Amazon Prime, most people don’t realize that there are many hidden treasures that usually will not pop up. Here is a list of 15 movies that you can currently watch for free on Amazon Prime that are perfect for Latter-day Saints.
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October 23, 2018 01:15 PM MDT
Editor's note: This article originally ran on LDSLiving.com in 2018.
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August 11, 2018 09:15 AM MDT
A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories have the power to charm children and adults alike. The antics of the “bear of very little brain” and other delightful animals in Hundred Acre Wood are sprinkled with words of wisdom and valuable life lessons. But did you know that Mormons have played a big role in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh productions over the past few decades? Here are five fascinating connections.
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July 12, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
A family tragedy would lead this LDS housewife down an unexpected path—one that would bring hope and healing to thousands of people half a world away.
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July 10, 2018 09:15 AM MDT
Some Church members are sticklers when it comes to addressing people as "Brother" or "Sister." Others prefer a more casual approach and even like it when the youth call them by their first names. So, where do you fit on the formality scale?
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February 26, 2018 03:25 PM MST
Justin Osmond, the second son of Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the world-famous Osmonds, was diagnosed with 90 percent hearing loss at age 2. In a new Ted Talk, he shared the challenges of being deaf in a legendary musical family and how he learned to embrace his limitations and turn them into his greatest strengths.
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February 12, 2018 09:00 AM MST
As hurricanes, fires, mudslides, and earthquakes ravaged countries around the world last year, many of us are re-evaluating our emergency preparedness. But while food and water are critical in a disaster, they may not be enough. Recent research suggests that how you react during and after a catastrophe could make the most difference to your survival.
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January 29, 2018 10:00 PM MST
Why did Joseph Smith become a Freemason? What is the relationship between Masonic lodge rites and Latter-day Saint temple ordinances? Here are 5 fascinating facts about Latter-day Saints and Masons.
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January 26, 2018 10:10 PM MST
Only the best music artists make it to the Grammys! Check out the Mormons who have won a Grammy Award or been nominated.
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January 21, 2018 10:10 PM MST
The history of Latter-day Saints and Hollywood is more exciting and far-reaching than most people realize. Check out these 40 ways Church members have left their mark in television and on the silver screen.
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Fun
October 13, 2017 01:48 PM MDT
Recently the hit TV show Project Runway released a video showing busy moms being surprised with a new outfit, along with professional hair and makeup styling. LDS mom and music teacher Karen Lake was among the moms who received a head-to-toe day of pampering. Wearing a new leopard-print dress, Lake stepping into the photo booth to talk about her experience.
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