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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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Fun

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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