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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Fun
November 16, 2016 03:40 PM MST
From baptisms to mission calls to weddings, Latter-day Saints have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Check out these creative special-occasion cakes.
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November 16, 2016 01:56 PM MST
On December 6, 2009, two-year-old Gardy Mardy, whose father, Guesno, was serving as a counselor in the Haiti Port-au-Prince Mission presidency, was kidnapped from an LDS meetinghouse. Seven years later, the child rescue organization Operation Underground Railroad continues the search for Gardy, and according to the O.U.R. Facebook page, rescuers are closer than ever and are requesting your prayers.
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November 06, 2016 10:00 PM MST
It all started about 10 years ago when McLean’s youngest son told his family that he was gay.
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September 17, 2016 09:03 AM MDT
Hilary Weeks has enjoyed a long and successful music career, but did you know that the LDS singer-songwriter has never done a concert tour?
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September 16, 2016 11:40 AM MDT
A rare first edition Book of Mormon has been sold for $100,000 through Heritage Auction to an internet bidder. One of 5,000 copies printed in 1830 by E.B. Grandin in Palmyra, New York, this Book of Mormon once belonged to the foreman of the printing press, Pomeroy Tucker, according to Heritage Auctions' website.
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September 11, 2016 09:05 AM MDT
As we observe the anniversary of 9/11, we take a look back through the eyes of LDS Church members who lost loved ones, narrowly escaped death, and helped with relief efforts. We also honor the victims who lost their lives—including five Latter-day Saints.
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