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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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Recommended by Us

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

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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

Steve Bannon Attacks Mitt Romney for Missionary Service: "You Hid Behind Your Religion"

By LDS Living Staff

December 06, 2017 02:43 PM MST

On Tuesday night, Steve Bannon attacked Mitt Romney and his family for their lack of "integrity and honor" while stumping for Alabama Senate hopeful Roy Moore.

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LDS Church Named One of the Best Places to Work by "Business Insider" and Glassdoor

By LDS Living Staff

December 06, 2017 02:11 PM MST

For the past two years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has cracked the top 25 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work Employee's Choice list. In 2015, the Church landed spot 22; in 2016, the Church came in 19th.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Katherine Heigl, Ryan Gosling + What 7 Other Famous People Have Said About Their Mormon Upbringing

By LDS Living Staff

November 18, 2017 03:15 PM MST

While many famous actors or performers who were raised Mormon no longer belong to the faith, some have been very vocal about their religious upbringing and how it has shaped them. And those celebrities who still belong to the LDS faith are adamant that their beliefs have improved their lives, making them who they are today.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

The Mormon Hero Who Was Largely Overlooked in This 6-Time Oscar-Nominated Movie

By LDS Living Staff

November 13, 2017 04:00 PM MST

When pirates hijacked the merchant ship Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia in 2009, Latter-day Saint and Chief Engineer Mike Perry emerged as the true hero during the attack, according to The Guardian.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Elizabeth Smart Shares How Her Faith Has Changed Since Her Captivity (+ How the Media Has Misrepresented That Faith)

By LDS Living Staff

November 08, 2017 04:05 PM MST

Elizabeth Smart's captivity captured the attention of a nation. While the public nature of the darkest year of her life came with its own struggles, Elizabeth Smart has used her experience to become an advocate for change.

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Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Student from China Killed in Carjacking at University of Utah, Friends Remember Him for His Stalwart Faith

By LDS Living Staff

October 31, 2017 12:59 PM MDT

Late on Monday night, ChenWei Guo, an LDS student from China who converted to the Church when he was a teenager, was killed during a carjacking near the University of Utah campus. "ChenWei was most characterized by his selfless service, faith-filled lifestyle, and undefeatable positive attitude," a tribute on GoFundMe states.

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