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9 games you’ll want to bring on your next family vacation

By LDS Living Staff

June 25, 2026 02:19 PM MDT

Set out these games and watch your family bonds strengthen.

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12 Dad-approved gifts for Father’s Day

By LDS Living Staff

June 10, 2026 10:42 AM MDT

Celebrate the men you love with these meaningful gifts.

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5 books to prepare your child for baptism

By LDS Living Staff

June 03, 2026 10:28 AM MDT

These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.

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5 ways to add a personal touch to a graduation gift

By LDS Living Staff

May 12, 2026 02:56 PM MDT

From a customized monogram to a thoughtful note, here are a few creative ways to say congrats.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Joseph Smith's Historic Meeting with the President of the United States (+ Video)

By LDS Living Staff

April 04, 2018 05:00 PM MDT

After Latter-day Saints were expelled from Missouri and while trying to rebuild Zion in the malaria-ridden swamps near Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois, Joseph Smith took a historic journey to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Martin Van Buren.

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Elders Gong and Soares Share What It Was Like Being Called as an Apostle

By LDS Living Staff

April 03, 2018 12:41 PM MDT

It's remarkable to read the humility, and sometimes the humor, with which our current Church leaders accept the calling to serve as an apostle of the Lord. When PresidentHenry B. Eyring was calledby President Gordon B. Hinckley to serve in the First Presidency, he blurted out, "President Hinckley, are you sure you’re talking to the right person? This is Hal Eyring.”

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From the Church

7 Big Changes Announced in This General Conference

By LDS Living Staff

April 01, 2018 07:48 PM MDT

The April 2018 general conference was unforgettable, with big Church announcements, powerful testimonies of our Savior, uplifting messages, Easter, and April Fools' Day all combining to make a historic weekend.

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From the Church

President Nelson Gives 13 Challenges to Help Church Members Unlock the Secrets and Mysteries of God

By LDS Living Staff

April 01, 2018 03:20 PM MDT

During his first talk as prophet speaking to all Church members in general conference, President Russell M. Nelson bore a powerful witness of our Savior, Jesus Christ: "Without our Redeemer’s infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Our Savior’s Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all."

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Church Calls 2 New Apostles (+ Their Powerful Testimonies of Our Savior)

By LDS Living Staff

March 31, 2018 02:14 PM MDT

During the Saturday morning session of general conference, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had the privilege to sustain our new prophet during the solemn assembly. In addition, Church members also had the chance to sustain our two new apostles: Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares.

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5 important things to know about Elder Gong

By LDS Living Staff

March 31, 2018 02:03 PM MDT

Elder Gerrit W. Gong was called as an Apostle during the 188th Annual General Conference on March 31, 2018. We are so grateful for his dedication and service over the years and thought we’d share some important facts to know about him.

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