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A book titled "With Power Authority: Teachings of Latter-day Saint Women" on top of floral wrapping paper.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 quotes from Latter-day Saint women you’ll want to use in your next talk or lesson

By LDS Living Staff

April 16, 2026 03:54 PM MDT

This new book makes it easier than ever to study the teachings of 21st-century women of the Church.

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From the Church

Church growth in 2025: What stands out in the statistical report

By LDS Living Staff

April 04, 2026 03:27 PM MDT

Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.

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A quote graphic that reads: "The conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity changes the whole perspective of our mortal life." Attributed to Dallin H. Oaks.

Follow the Prophets

Inspiring quotes from each April 2026 general conference session

By LDS Living Staff

April 04, 2026 12:07 PM MDT

Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.

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Latter-day Saint Life

10 LDS Living articles you loved in 2025

By LDS Living Staff

December 23, 2025 10:17 AM MST

Here are a few of the articles that resonated most with our readers this year.

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Kenya Soapstone Holy Family with Animals Nativity

Latter-day Saint Life

Unique Nativities to set the scene this Christmas

By LDS Living Staff

November 19, 2025 09:39 AM MST

Remind your family of the true reason for the season with these fun sets.

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Apostles stand as the casket of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is brought in during funeral services at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

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Touching quotes from President Nelson’s funeral service

By LDS Living Staff

October 07, 2025 02:48 PM MDT

“When I think of our dad, I think of joy!” shared President Nelson’s daughter Laurie N. Marsh.

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Follow the Prophets

Uplifting quotes from each October 2025 general conference session

By LDS Living Staff

October 04, 2025 12:01 PM MDT

To help you remember the spirit you felt, here are quotes from each October 2025 general conference session.

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President Russell M. Nelson, 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 101 on Sept. 27, 2025.

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6 quotes from Pres. Nelson’s memorial broadcast that celebrate his legacy

By LDS Living Staff

October 01, 2025 11:37 AM MDT

During the tribute, speakers shared memories and lessons from serving with President Nelson.

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18 great Christmas gift ideas for missionaries

By LDS Living Staff

October 01, 2025 07:00 AM MDT

It might seem early, but now is the time to start gathering your missionary’s Christmas package to ensure their gifts are mailed in time.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Deseret Book and The Red Headed Hostess join forces to strengthen scripture study at home

By LDS Living Staff

September 22, 2025 09:55 AM MDT

“Scripture study has the power to change families.”

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Follow the Prophets

One powerful quote from each April 2025 general conference talk

By LDS Living Staff

April 05, 2025 01:12 PM MDT

Remember the spirit you felt at general conference with these beautiful quotes.

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Latter-day Saint Life

7 new ‘Come, Follow Me’ study tools you won’t want to be without this year

By LDS Living Staff

January 06, 2025 02:23 PM MST

These resources can help any family dive deeper into the Doctrine and Covenants in 2025.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The most inspiring Latter-day Saint stories in 2024

By LDS Living Staff

January 02, 2025 01:50 PM MST

From a man escaping communism to an inspiring 11-year-old organist, these stories remind us that joy is possible through Christ.

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A mother and a daughter smile together looking at a phone screen.

Latter-day Saint Life

10 of our most-read articles in 2024

By LDS Living Staff

December 29, 2024 06:00 AM MST

Readers loved how a Broadway star explained temple garments to castmates, as well as signs of the Second Coming that fill us with hope.

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Latter-day Saint Life

This short book is the perfect way to bring Christmas to your heart

By LDS Living Staff

November 15, 2024 02:34 PM MST

Let this short, but impactful, book fill your heart with Christ-centered joy.

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Four Promises Made at General Conference

Follow the Prophets

4 direct promises made at general conference

By LDS Living Staff

October 22, 2024 01:51 PM MDT

Did you catch these direct (and powerful) promises made by President Nelson, Elder Andersen, President Eyring, and Elder Stevenson?

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The quiet before the miracle: What we learn from a day of stillness before the Savior’s Crucifixion

By LDS Living Staff

March 31, 2021 12:00 PM MDT

It was a silent day in scripture.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Nelson's 4 ways to focus on the Savior every day

By LDS Living Staff

December 26, 2020 12:04 PM MST

This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2019.

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Latter-day Saint Life

"Come, Follow Me" Tips for Every Latter-day Saint to Make the Curriculum More Meaningful

By LDS Living Staff

February 09, 2019 03:12 PM MST

Recently, I saw a creative idea on Facebook about how to incorporate Come, Follow Me into ordinary, daily. Jessica Dyer posted that she creates a topic jar, writing down headings or questions from each weeks' lesson, and pulls out a slip of paper at dinner or other random times through the week.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Arizona's KTAR News Highlights How President Nelson's Next Devotional Could Rival the Super Bowl

By LDS Living Staff

February 08, 2019 02:36 PM MST

"Last Sunday, 70,081 fans filled Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, for Super Bowl LIII. Fans watched as the New England Patriot’s Tom Brady became the oldest quarterback, at 41 years of age, to win a Super Bowl. This Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, a capacity crowd that could rival Atlanta, is expected to watch a spry and energetic 94-year-old take the field," an article written by Boyd Matheson for KTAR News begins.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Wendy Nelson: How angels can help us more in our lives

By LDS Living Staff

February 02, 2019 05:00 PM MST

One of our hymns teaches us that “angels above us are silent notes taking” of each one of our actions. I’m sure that is true. And when we keep our covenants, they are doing so much more.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The Symbolism Behind Where Jesus Was Baptized (+ Insights from President Nelson)

By LDS Living Staff

January 30, 2019 05:52 PM MST

President Russell M. Nelson often teaches powerfully and poetically about the symbolism found in the scriptures, the temple, and the life and Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ. InTeachings of Russell M. Nelson, we find many insights about the significance of Jesus Christ's baptism that can help us with our Come, Follow Me study this week.

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Latter-day Saint Life

"God Was with Us": Latter-day Saint Family Rescued After Emergency Plane Landing in Wilderness

By LDS Living Staff

January 30, 2019 02:45 PM MST

Huddling together with their 2-year-old and newborn in the remote and frigid Wyoming wilderness, Eric and Dana Hold waited for rescue crews to find their small airplane—a Piper Archer single-prop engine fixed-wing.

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From the Church

Church Addresses Book of Mormon Geography in New Topics Article

By LDS Living Staff

January 29, 2019 02:13 PM MST

Since the translation of the Book of Mormon, members of the Church and critics alike have speculated about the geography of the events detailed within its pages. Where did the Nephites and Lamanites land on the American continents? Where did they live, thrive, and battle in a generations-long war that ended in the genocide of the Nephites? Often these debates lead to more than speculation and can cause contention among members of the Church.

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