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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.

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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

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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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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

Elder Andersen Shares the Most Important Words Spoken in the Temple (+ What I Learned from the Paris Temple Dedication)

By LDS Living Staff

May 25, 2017 04:24 PM MDT

The most important words spoken in the temple might not come as a surprise to many Latter-day Saints because they are those we hear most frequently within those sacred walls.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Hits No. 1 on Billboards with New Album

By LDS Living Staff

May 25, 2017 01:36 PM MDT

Sting, Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor, Angela Lansbury, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It doesn't seem like a mix of artists you'd find all on one album, but that's what makes the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's new album, Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Friends, so compelling. Featuring over a dozen world-famous artists backed up by the 360-member choir, it's little wonder this new album hit no. 1 on the Billboard "Classical Crossover Albums" chart.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How a Catholic Surgeon's Prayer Saved the Life of an LDS Boy

By LDS Living Staff

May 23, 2017 11:06 AM MDT

Tanner Larsen's life has been a succession of miracles as he continues defying all odds.

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Latter-day Saint Life

One Phrase That Completely Changed How I Understand Motherhood (+Why Every Woman Needs to Hear It)

By LDS Living Staff

May 04, 2017 12:32 PM MDT

It’s important to note that my use of the word mother in this article is not confined to the conventional meaning that we so often limit ourselves to. Instead, I focus on the spiritual and refining aspects of this word and what it means to sacrifice, to love, to uplift, and to nurture God’s children as a woman.

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Latter-day Saint Life

From Homeless Teen to RM and NFL First-Round Pick: How the Gospel Strengthens Garett Bolles

By LDS Living Staff

April 27, 2017 04:00 AM MDT

At one point in his life, Garett Bolles was living on the street; his only possessions were those wrapped in a plastic garbage bag. But on Thursday night, Bolles became a multimillionaire when he was picked number 20 overall during the first round of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

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Latter-day Saint Life

LDS 14-Year-Old Shot in Head and Left for Dead Says "I'm Tougher than a Bullet," Family Shares Miraculous Recovery

By LDS Living Staff

April 20, 2017 06:04 PM MDT

After two teenage boys allegedly shot Deserae Turner in the head and left her for dead in a canal ditch in February, Turner was released from Primary Children's Hospital Thursday. During her first public statement, Turner said she was tougher than the bullet "that was still with her."

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