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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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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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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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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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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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Angels, False Imprisonment, and the Story Behind "The Spirit of God"

By LDS Living Staff

December 17, 2019 08:02 PM MST

Though the particular date it was written and the events that inspired "The Spirit of God" are unknown, there are many miraculous and incredible stories behind this beloved song and its author, William Wines Phelps, that have lead it to become one of the most recognizable and beloved Latter-day Saint hymns.

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28 times Mr. Rogers taught gospel truths

By LDS Living Staff

November 21, 2019 09:55 AM MST

Fred Rogers was the heart and soul of the groundbreaking children's program Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, an Emmy Award-winning show that includes 912 episodes. Since the 1960s, Mr. Rogers has helped teach generations of children what it means to be kind, loving, and accepting of our neighbors and ourselves. Here are a few quotes from Mr. Rogers that echo meaningful gospel lessons.

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Fun

Latter-day Saint Makes It Onto Finale of "Halloween Baking Championship"

By LDS Living Staff

October 29, 2019 01:00 PM MDT

After winning Cake Wars twice, Latter-day Saint Pete Tidwell knows a thing or two about baking competitions and creating confectionary masterpieces. This year, Tidwell decided to take on a new challenge, swapping his normally beautiful culinary creations for something creepy by competing on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

How Steve Young Became a Football Legend After Being Told He’d ‘Never Play Quarterback'

By LDS Living Staff

December 28, 2014 10:00 PM MST

Steve Young got his start in football at BYU, back in the glory days of LaVell Edwards and Jim McMahon. In those days, Young wasn't the MVP-award-winning NFL star he is today. He was just a self-conscious 18-year-old hundreds of miles away from home, feeling out of place and struggling to adjust to life away from his family.

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11 Unique Nativities You Can Only See on Temple Square (Photos)

By LDS Living Staff

December 23, 2014 10:26 PM MST

Every year Temple Square becomes luminescent, decked with thousands of twinkling lights. But, amidst these lights is another festive Temple Square tradition that reminds us of the everlasting source of light and the cause for rejoicing--the Savior.

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World & Church History Events You’ll Be Surprised Happened at the Same Time

By LDS Living Staff

December 09, 2014 10:33 PM MST

From the sinking of the Titanic to the first early morning seminary classes, to various world wars, you might be surprised at what you find when you put world and church events side-by-side. Click here for world and church history events from the 19th Century.

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What Is It about Elder Holland Mormons Love So Much?

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5 Reasons We Love Elder Holland

By LDS Living Staff

December 03, 2014 09:37 AM MST

“I’d listen to [Elder Holland] read the ingredients off a cereal box.” This comment—made on one of Elder Holland’s Facebook posts about general conference—sums up how most members of the Church feel when they see Elder Holland approach the pulpit. Ears perk up, eyes strain to see his animated expressions, and thoughts are arrested by the eloquence, the magnetism, and the power that is Elder Jeffrey Roy Holland.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Hilary Weeks Launches Kickstarter Campaign

By LDS Living Staff

November 04, 2014 08:28 PM MST

To promote fundraising for her new Live Positive App, Hilary Weeks announced she will record a song written exclusively for this project, “June in December," a song currently available only to those participating in the fundraiser. Weeks’ campaign launched today on Kickstarter.com, a site designed to help turn imagined projects into real products. Every person who donates $3 or more to this project will receive a free download of this song that reminds those experiencing personal “Decembers” of the tender mercies, miracles, and love they receive from God.

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How "The Christmas Dragon" is Collecting Food for Homeless

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New Children's Christmas Movie to Give Back to the Community

By LDS Living Staff

October 24, 2014 04:35 PM MDT

With the opening of their new movie, The Christmas Dragon, Arrowstorm Entertainment decided to do something special to commemorate the holiday season. Teaming up with the Utah Food Bank, anyone who attends the pre-screenings of the show on October 27th and November 3rd at Utah Megaplex Theaters can see the show in exchange for simply bringing a can of food to donate. And don't worry, if you don't carry around cans of food in your purse, you can still make a small monetary donation to the food bank instead. The film premieres November 5th and will run in theaters from November 7-13th, and all proceeds of the film will be donated to Utah Food Bank.

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