Latter-day Saint Life

For some, the biannual general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a joyful time. ...But for others, general conference can be a time of stress and has the potential to induce guilt.

The Kirtland Temple endowment was central to the Lord’s purpose for bringing His Saints to Kirtland. Understanding varies, however, regarding what the Lord meant when He promised such a blessing.

Help make conference weekend even more memorable with these easy, but still delicious, snacks your friends and family are sure to love.

Before jumping into April 2022 general conference, take quick look back at the 10 invitations our prophet extended last October.

The awards keep coming for the 78-year-old Empress of Soul.

Even since the earliest months after her accident, Heather has been very vocal about telling her story and sharing her testimony. Now, Heather’s husband and daughter share some of the miracles they experienced in the immediate aftermath, too.

When Louis Herrey was just 17 years old, he and his two brothers skyrocketed to international fame when they won the Eurovision Song Contest 1984.

Latter-day Saint Paige Anne has been singing and watching American Idol since she was six years old. Now she’s watching her dream come true.

In Tuesday’s devotional, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland announced a new president for Brigham Young University, effective May 1, 2023.

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we wanted to highlight some remarkable Latter-day Saint missionaries who have helped move the work of the Lord forward around the world.

The Church cooperated with the filmmakers over the course of two years and granted extensive access to the Church’s Missionary Training Center near Preston, England.

Have you ever wondered why Church leaders’ names tend to contain so many initials?

Often, there are special moments within President Nelson’s general conference talks when he gives listeners a blessing.

President Nelson was specifically selected as the inaugural recipient of this prize “for his global efforts in ‘abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice against any group of God’s children’ through nonviolent ways.”

The motto of Relief Society is 'Charity never faileth,'" Sister Cordon said while standing next to Sister Bingham outside a chapel in Accra, Ghana. "Love is a motivation for all we do as we work together in unity.

In Adassa’s own words, “We’ve got a couple of Brunos in my family!”

These books by Latter-day Saint authors can help you better understand temple ordinances and receive revelation.

I had to learn to be willing to let go, to grieve what I lost, and to open my mind to other ideas that contained more truth than the ones I had been grasping previously.

When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my family’s experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony.

The winners of the Church History Museum’s 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking.

“When it comes to physical health emergencies, society seems to be in universal agreement on how to handle them. ...Yet when it comes to mental health issues, and even sometimes mental health urgencies or emergencies, we are not all so agreed.”

“For all of us Black members, this formation of our own group and having our own Black presidency presiding over it was a giant leap toward racial equity in the Church and beyond.”

“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Goonies,” and “Rudy” actor Sean Astin will be taking the stage at RootsTech 2023 and discussing what it means to choose unity within family.

“The story of the First Vision was a stark contrast to the beneficent yet mysterious being that I grew up with, and I loved that it showed a God who cared personally for His children.”

“My journey of trying to be the best disciple I can be has given me the confidence and the freedom to live at my best unapologetically.”

“Major events in the nation, and within the Church, have necessitated honest examinations of our past, and of our hearts.”

As they were packaging food donations, NBA star Buddy Hield asked Elder Rasband, “What’s an Apostle?”

In small and simple ways, we can be instruments in the Lord’s hands by helping all people feel His love through our words and actions.

Each person’s grief is as unique and personal as their life, but we’ve compiled a few suggestions that we hope can help you as you comfort the ones you love.

Latter-day Saints have left a profound mark on history, and their influence has been felt around the world.

The Bonner Family says it’s an honor to be part of this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in such a special way.

Many returned missionaries are grateful for the skills they developed while serving. Now a research team has gone so far as to study the real-life, tangible effects of a mission.

“Following his appearance [to the Nephites] and declaration of obedience, Christ dramatically reinforced the price he had paid to suffer the will of the Father in all things.”

Walker Lyons is one of the country’s top tight ends and has been heavily recruited by 35 different college football programs. But his immediate future does not include football.

Important work is being done in collaboration with several relief organizations who have a long-standing presence on the ground in the two countries.

The act’s “necessary protections for religious freedom” are “a big step forward,” President Oaks explained.

“It means so much after how I’ve trained and for what I’ve been putting effort out to do.”

“I’m going to take everything I have learned in ball security drills and apply it to when I am holding my newborn.”

"In comparison to His later miracles that were deeply moving, Christ's first miracle, which seemingly achieved nothing more than to awe a few servants and further enliven a party, seems almost beneath Him."

In a pre-Super Bowl press conference, Coach Reid was asked about cheeseburgers, rappers, and how he takes his coffee.

Heyborne will be introducing keynote speakers as well as highlighting classes and standout experiences throughout the event.

Sharing appropriate details can help prepare those entering the temple for the first time, so they are not surprised by what takes place.

Brittany Watson Jepsen—creator of the blog The House That Lars Built—and her family history–inspired home recently took center stage in a new TV episode.

Does God orchestrate our hardships in order to strengthen us spiritually? Or do all these bad things happen because we have fragile mortal bodies and mortality is just fraught with accidents?

I had no idea that reaching out on LinkedIn from my home in Anchorage, Alaska, would lead to what I consider significant experiences with Georgians.

“Writing for LDS Living has given me a unique perspective, and at this point, not a lot catches me by surprise. But what recent Church announcements have caught me off guard, and why?”

While abuse is a problem that extends far beyond the Latter-day Saint community, Church members who have worked within this space say Latter-day Saints can better engage in prevention.

Astrology's popularity is on the rise. What does the Church have to say about it?

For young single adults who are missing the camaraderie, friendships, and fun they experienced at EFY, a brand-new opportunity is coming this summer.

Happy Birthday, Elder Christofferson! To celebrate, here are some of our favorite photos of this beloved Apostle.

When I find myself longing to feel comfortable in my own skin again, I have found a perhaps unusual source to be one of the best remedies: the Book of Mormon.

As Latter-day Saints, we know that death isn't the end. But do we know what awaits us after this life?

“The new year is a natural time for many to reflect on past patterns and commit to new and better ones.”

A yoga teacher shared an idea that changed how I approach New Year’s: she suggested we make a list of things we are not going to change about ourselves.