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Temple Worship

See maps showing the locations of the Church’s 383 temples

By LDS Living

January 06, 2026 10:01 AM MST

There are 211 temples dedicated at this time.

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Shannon Foster explains the Old Testament

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Watch: Why the Old Testament matters so much to Latter-day Saints

By LDS Living

January 05, 2026 03:34 PM MST

“The more we know these prophecies, the more we can step forward with courage and strength and do hard things and help gather Israel.”

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Fun

20 endearing photos of Elder Rasband we think you’ll love

By LDS Living

February 06, 2023 07:47 AM MST

Today is Elder Ronald A. Rasband's 71st birthday! We've compiled some of our favorite photos to celebrate this beloved Apostle.

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23 endearing photos of Elder Renlund we think you’ll love

By LDS Living

November 13, 2022 01:00 PM MST

This story was originally published by LDS Living in November 2018 and has been updated in honor of Elder Renlund's birthday.

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11 Christ-centered Christmas cards to send loved ones this year

By LDS Living

November 03, 2022 10:00 AM MDT

While most snail mail has gone the way of the floppy disk or phone book, sending a Christmas card is a sure way to continue a long-time tradition.

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Learn from the Time Out for Women 20th anniversary tour presenters

By LDS Living

August 08, 2022 08:51 AM MDT

The Time Out for Women 20th anniversary tour is happening this year! Whether you attend an event or not, you can still learn from these presenters with the resources below.

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4 Latter-day Saint quotes to deepen your discipleship

By LDS Living

May 20, 2022 11:20 AM MDT

Wherever you think you are on the road of discipleship, a little encouragement can go a long way. Here are four quotes to keep you going each day to help you stay committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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4 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you need some encouragement to change

By LDS Living

January 20, 2022 10:30 AM MST

If you are looking to rid yourself of less-than-helpful habits or increase your desire to be more Christlike, these quotes might help fuel your fire to change.

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5 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you need some inspiration to grow

By LDS Living

January 13, 2022 11:00 AM MST

If you’re in need of some words of inspiration to motivate you to improve, here are five of our favorite quotes from Latter-day Saint leaders.

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6 Latter-day Saint quotes to inspire you at the start of the new year

By LDS Living

January 06, 2022 09:00 AM MST

Find motivation to be a better you with some of these inspiring quotes from Latter-day Saint leaders!

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13 Old Testament resources to help you get the most out of your 2022 study

By LDS Living

December 16, 2021 09:00 AM MST

Do you know all the names of God or what the 10 plagues of Egypt are? Find out this and more with these awesome new resources for next year’s Gospel Doctrine Old Testament study.

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Fun

9 times Church leaders have talked about Santa Claus

By LDS Living

December 11, 2021 09:00 AM MST

Is Santa Claus a part of your Christmas tradition? Check out these charming and insightful stories from Church leaders about old Saint Nick.

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5 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you’re struggling to receive revelation

By LDS Living

November 12, 2021 08:53 AM MST

If you find yourself far from the Spirit, here are five motivating quotes to help you to keep trying to hear the Holy Ghost in your life.

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5 Christmas traditions for your family to start in 2021

By LDS Living

November 11, 2021 11:08 AM MST

Not all Christmases look the same year to year and family to family. So, whether you’re looking for a quiet moment alone, lively festivities with family and friends, or anything in between, here are a few traditions that you might like to start with your family.

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4 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you're feeling hopeless

By LDS Living

November 05, 2021 09:01 AM MDT

Here are a few precious truths from inspired Church leaders for those moments when you find yourself surrounded in darkness or bogged down with doubt.

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20 meaningful gift ideas every family member will love in 2021

By LDS Living

November 02, 2021 05:08 PM MDT

To help you get your Christmas shopping done early this year, here are some gift ideas for your family members.

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5 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you need some encouragement

By LDS Living

October 29, 2021 09:00 AM MDT

We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s a Monday, or a hard week, or rough news at work, or challenges with a loved one. But when you are feeling especially down, don’t forget to look up, and here are a few quotes that might help get you through.

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From the Church

How one early returned missionary relied on ‘toddler miracles’ to face doubt and depression

By LDS Living

September 23, 2021 12:50 PM MDT

Watch how one early-returning missionary decided to face his doubts and depression, realizing that sometimes answers come in the form of baby-sized miracles instead of grand manifestations.

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From the Church

First Presidency Announces Dedication for Temples in Japan, Germany, and US

By LDS Living

January 21, 2016 02:48 PM MST

On January 21, 2016, the First Presidency made an exciting announcement: three temples currently under construction or renovation will be opening later this summer. The First Presidency extended an invitation to Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world to visit the newly completed Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Sapporo Japan temples as well as the recently renovated Freiberg Germany Temple.

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Fun

6 Savory Soups Your Family Will Love

By LDS Living

January 15, 2016 10:02 PM MST

There’s nothing more comfortable in the chill of January than a bowl of warm, delicious soup! Warm your family with these savory soup recipes that come from Our Best Bites, The Roof, and the Lion House. (All cookbooks available at Deseret Book.)

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What Charles Dickens Had to Say About Mormons

By LDS Living

January 12, 2016 10:44 PM MST

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Arguably one of the most famous openings to any novel, these words, penned by Charles Dickens, could easily be applied to a group of Mormon pioneers he encountered as they began their arduous journey across the ocean to join the Saints in America. He observed: “It is surprising to me that these people are all so cheery, and make so little of the immense distance before them.”

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Lesson Helps

January 2016 Visiting Teaching Message: "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"

By LDS Living

January 08, 2016 09:42 AM MST

Of the general Relief Society meeting in 1995, when President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) first read “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, said: “We were grateful for and valued the clarity, simplicity, and truth of this revelatory document. … The proclamation on the family has become our benchmark for judging the philosophies of the world, and I testify that the principles set forth … are as true today as they were when they were given to us by a prophet of God nearly 20 years ago.”

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NPR Asks: "Can Mormons Drink Coca-Cola?"

By LDS Living

January 06, 2016 03:00 PM MST

A few days ago, an interesting snippet aired on NPR. It addressed something said by a recent NPR interviewee who said that Mormons don't drink Coke, coffee, or booze, but pay tithing and have sacred undergarments.

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First Official Photos & Video: Inside the Provo City Center Temple

By LDS Living

January 05, 2016 08:39 PM MST

Fire gutted and burned the Provo Tabernacle on December 17, 2010, leaving nothing but ashes inside its skeletal walls.

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