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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

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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Fun

What Disney's "Cinderella" Deleted Scene Can Teach Us about Heaven

By LDS Living Staff

September 29, 2015 04:44 PM MDT

Disney recently released a number of deleted scenes for their new live-action Cinderella, including a scene during which Cinderella and the prince talk about their mothers, who are both in heaven.

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Fun

6 Stunning Blood Moon Temple Photos

By LDS Living Staff

September 28, 2015 02:54 PM MDT

On Sunday night, the world witnessed a rare event as the sun, moon, and earth all aligned to create a spectacular blood moon. But what made this event even more unique was that this moon was a supermoon and the fourth eclipse in two years. Check out these incredible pictures of the super blood moon last night, as well as blood or super moons in the past captured over LDS temples.

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Latter-day Saint Life

President of the Seventy Opens Facebook Dialogue on Gay Rights, Gets Moving Responses

By LDS Living Staff

September 18, 2015 05:44 PM MDT

MR says: For the first time, a General Authority asked students to send their questions, concerns, and experiences regarding difficult issues like gay rights to his personal Facebook page. The response was overwhelming!

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Latter-day Saint Life

11 Unforgettable Pictures of Apostles with Children

By LDS Living Staff

September 12, 2015 03:00 PM MDT

When Jesus Christ, our Savior and the Creator of our universe, called the little ones to Him, He wasn't just reaching out and serving. He was showing us how we should live our lives in meekness, even while we care for these precious children of our Heavenly Father.

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How You Can Join in Commemorating 9/11 Victims and Heroes Today

By LDS Living Staff

September 11, 2015 12:44 PM MDT

September 11, 2001 is a day that has become seared into the memories of hundreds of thousands of people as one of horror and tragedy. But for those born on or after that dark day, they are coming to know it as a day of remembrance--a day to serve and love.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Search and Rescue Looking for Missing LDS Teen

By LDS Living Staff

September 09, 2015 02:21 PM MDT

Macin Smith, a 17-year-old senior from Saint George, Utah, has been missing since September 1. He was last seen that Tuesday morning getting ready for school, but his mother, Tracey Smith, was unsure whether or not he made it on the school bus.

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