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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.

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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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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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Annie Schmidt's Brother Shares the Song He & Annie Were Working on When She Died, "Why Do You Have to Go?"

By LDS Living Staff

November 14, 2016 12:42 PM MST

"Before my sister Annie left on her LDS mission a few years ago, we wrote a song together about her leaving. Life happened and we never got around to finishing it. Months before she passed, we fell back in love with the song and were working towards finishing it," writes Spencer Schmidt, the brother of Annie Schmidt who went missing on October 16 and whose remains were recently found.

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Jon Schmidt Confirms That Annie's Remains Have Been Found

By LDS Living Staff

November 14, 2016 11:28 AM MST

Jon Schmidt and his family, other volunteers, and dog teams resumed their search for Annie Schmidt, missing since October 16. Now, the family finally has closure of what became of their daughter and sister.

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After Viral Missionary Haka, BYU Rugby Team Performs Emotional Haka to Strengthen Coach Battling Cancer

By LDS Living Staff

November 11, 2016 02:45 PM MST

Last year, Sister Kotahi Tarawhiti's touching homecoming after serving in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission gained quite the attention, receiving nearly 100,000 views on YouTube.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Artist Kenneth Cope Spends 17 Years Creating Christ's Life in Musical Masterpiece

By LDS Living Staff

November 10, 2016 03:16 PM MST

Kenneth Cope is best known for his stunning song "His Hands" from his album Greater Than Us All. But now Cope israising funds to produce a new albumabout the life of Christ that is 17 years in the making.

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Why the Paris France Temple Doesn't Have an Angel Moroni

By LDS Living Staff

November 07, 2016 07:29 PM MST

The Paris France Temple is unique and historic in many aspects. With itsdedication set for May of 2017, it will be the first LDS temple in France. It is also one of only two temples (Paris France and Tokyo Japan) where a traditional groundbreaking ceremony was never held.

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From the Church

Church Announces Paris France Temple Dedication Date & Open House

By LDS Living Staff

November 07, 2016 02:34 PM MST

The First Presidency announcedthe open house and dedication date for the first temple in France.

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