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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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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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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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Famous Latter-day Saints

Evie Clair Sings Hauntingly Beautiful Tribute to Father on "America's Got Talent": "I'm Fighting to the End, Just Like He Did"

By LDS Living Staff

September 20, 2017 12:42 PM MDT

Evie Clair stood on the America's Got Talent stage Tuesday night dressed in white, singing her heart out for her father who passed away earlier this month.

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What Happened After an Inactive Mormon Asked Elder Bednar If He Was LDS

By LDS Living Staff

September 14, 2017 02:26 PM MDT

One of my favorite stories of Elder David A. Bednar was shared by LDS Church News on June 2016:

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Simon Cowell Says He's Not Sure LDS Evie Clair Will Perform in "America's Got Talent" Finals

By LDS Living Staff

September 14, 2017 02:16 PM MDT

Evie Clair, whose father passed away last Thursday from cancer, has been sharing her family's story with the nation during her time on America's Got Talent. Recently, she even testified on Facebook that "families are forever" after posting an emotional photo of the funeral.

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LDS Teen on "America's Got Talent" Testifies "Families Are Forever" After Father's Funeral

By LDS Living Staff

September 14, 2017 01:02 PM MDT

Directly after her live performance for the semifinals on America's Got Talent, 13-year-old Evie Clair received heartbreaking news: her father, Amos Abplanalp, was placed on life support.

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The Bizarre but Incredible Thing That Happened After a Stranger Called My Book of Mormon "Trash"

By LDS Living Staff

September 09, 2017 01:53 PM MDT

I was waiting for a ride in downtown Salt Lake, directly across the street from Temple Square. Instead of allowing myself to get impatient after 15 minutes of people watching, I decided to pull out my miniature Book of Mormon. Nothing can instill a bit of patience and peace into your life like turning to the scriptures.

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"You Are Gutsy" Simon Cowell Raves About LDS 13-Year-Old on "America's Got Talent" Semifinals

By LDS Living Staff

September 06, 2017 11:59 AM MDT

As soon as Evie Clair finished her cover of “Yours” by Ella Henderson on the America's Got Talent semifinals, judges Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum were on their feet giving Evie a standing ovation.

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