Jamie Armstrong

Rare 1924 photo reveals astonishing number of twins in one Latter-day Saint ward

By 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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Famous Latter-day Saints

8 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that belong to Latter-day Saints

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

How "Music and the Spoken Word" Became the World's Longest Running Continuous Network Broadcast

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

How we teach our kids to hate speaking in church (without meaning to)

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

Tan France of "Queer Eye" Praises Latter-day Saints, Cites President Hinckley

By Jamie Armstrong

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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6 Clean Stand-Up Comedians Latter-day Saints Love

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Famous Latter-day Saints

Merrill and Justin Osmond Share Elvis's Touching Advice + More Experiences in New Inspirational Video Podcast Series

By Jamie Armstrong

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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5 Pieces of Financial Advice for Mormons from Mitt Romney

Famous Latter-day Saints

8 Latter-day Saints who have run for president

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

What is the nicest thing a stranger has done for you? Amazing responses from Latter-day Saints

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Jimmy Osmond Suffers Stroke During UK Performance

By Jamie Armstrong

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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LDS Living's Top 10 Stories of 2018

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

One Powerful Quote About the Savior from Each of the Modern-Day Prophets

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Mormon Lloyd Gottfredson illustrated the Mickey Mouse comic strip for 45 years.

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How a Church Member Helped Shape Mickey Mouse (+6 Other Latter-day Saint Ties to Disney)

By Jamie Armstrong

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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15 Movies to Watch on Amazon Prime That Are Perfect for Latter-day Saints

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

The chilling account of early Latter-day Saints in a haunted farmhouse

By Jamie Armstrong

October 23, 2018 01:15 PM MDT

Editor's note: This article originally ran on LDSLiving.com in 2018.

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Winnie the Pooh and Mormons: 5 Fascinating Connections

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Latter-day Saint Life

How the Death of Her Daughter Led One LDS Woman to Help Thousands of Leprosy Victims in India

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Poll on Formality at Church: Should Church Members Always Call Each Other Brother and Sister?

By Jamie Armstrong

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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Famous Latter-day Saints

From Suicidal Rock Star to Rock Solid Mormon: New York Dolls' Arthur Kane's Incredible Conversion Story

By Jamie Armstrong

July 22, 2017 12:45 PM MDT

This story is republished from "8 Famous People Who Became Mormon." Read the article here to learn other incredible conversion stories.

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How George Albert Smith saved the Salt Lake Tabernacle after a July Fourth fireworks mishap

By Jamie Armstrong

July 03, 2017 01:00 PM MDT

Did you know that fireworks once set the roof of the Salt Lake Tabernacle on fire? Read on to find out when it happened and which future prophet saved the beloved building.

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How a Parisian Fashion Designer Joined the Church, Became a Mother to 79 Children

By Jamie Armstrong

June 07, 2017 05:53 PM MDT

Christian Dior. Pierre Cardin. Nina Ricci. These fashion designers are famous for their beautiful, stylish clothing, and for several years LDS convert Cècile Pelous played a role in their success by turning their design sketches into stunning pieces. But in 1986, a life-changing experience would teach Pelous that her talent for serving the poorest among us was even greater than her talent for clothing the wealthy.

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Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Congresswoman, Operation Underground Railroad Founder Meet with President of Haiti to Address Human Trafficking

By Jamie Armstrong

June 02, 2017 07:50 PM MDT

On Monday, May 29, LDS Congresswoman Mia Love (R-Utah) and Timothy Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit organization that rescues victims of sex slavery throughout the world, met with the newly elected President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti to discuss solutions to the human trafficking crisis.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How the BYU Jerusalem Center Nearly Caused the Collapse of the Israeli Government

By Jamie Armstrong

May 08, 2017 09:10 AM MDT

Thirty years ago, students began moving into the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Today it is considered by members and nonmembers alike to be a stunning addition to the Holy City’s landscape, but it didn’t start out that way. In fact, plans to build the Jerusalem Center caused so much controversy that the “Mormon issue” nearly caused the collapse of the Israeli government—on more than one occasion.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Mormons Who Rock the Country Music Scene

By Jamie Armstrong

April 18, 2017 09:00 AM MDT

Nashville is brimming with talented Mormons. In this country music metropolis, a former bishop has written hit songs for stars like George Strait and Reba McEntire, and a Young Women president once shared the stage with Dolly Parton. Here, the close-knit LDS community uniquely intersects with a network of exceptional LDS musicians, including veteran songwriters, up-and-coming producers, and some of the hottest acts around.

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