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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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From the Church

Get a First Look Inside the Newly Completed Sapporo Japan Temple

By LDS Living Staff

July 05, 2016 01:11 PM MDT

The First Presidency announced that the newly completed Sapporo Japan Temple will open to the public on Friday, July 8, and the open house will run through Saturday, July 23.

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Latter-day Saint Life

"American Ninja Warrior" Praises Michael Stanger and His Family for Their Strength During Adversity

By LDS Living Staff

June 16, 2016 04:00 PM MDT

Some wives practically carry their husbands to the gym—but one husband goes to the gym so he can carry his wife.

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Fun

LDS Woman Finds Answer to Prayers Creating Modest Wedding Dresses from Toilet Paper

By LDS Living Staff

June 13, 2016 07:00 PM MDT

To look at them, you wouldn't believe Judy Henry's stunning creations were made of four cheap and disposable ingredients: toilet paper, glue, tape, and thread.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Concentration Camps & Fleeing Their Homes: The Story of Latter-day Saints in Armenia in 1921

By LDS Living Staff

April 23, 2016 01:00 PM MDT

"What if their story were my story?" This probing question asked by Sister Linda K. Burton in the women's session of general conference has been one of the clarion calls to Latter-day Saints as they've begun focusing on a new task: supporting refugees. With the new Relief Society initiative, "I Was a Stranger," Saints all over the world are stepping in to see how they can help relieve the refugee crisis.

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Mindblowing Video of a Master Potter at Work Could Change Your Relationship with God

By LDS Living Staff

April 21, 2016 03:42 PM MDT

Our loving Heavenly Father has many roles he plays in our lives. First and foremost, of course, He is always our Father. But often prophets talk about God's role as a shaper of souls, someone who helps mold us into the best we can become.

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Latter-day Saint Life

An Apostle's Account of Meeting with President Abraham Lincoln

By LDS Living Staff

April 14, 2016 02:15 PM MDT

While the United States was being plunged into the midst of the Civil War, George Q. Cannon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with President Abraham Lincoln on Friday the 13th in June of 1862, just six months before President Lincoln would issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing over 3 million slaves.

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