Lindsey Miller

6 ways Church leaders are preparing us for the Second Coming

By Lindsey Miller

September 27, 2022 01:49 PM MDT

The Church's recent emphasis on self-reliance and gathering Israel are leading us to be more prepared for the Second Coming. Learn more:

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Latter-day Saint Life

5 things Church members need to know about Generation Z

By Lindsey Miller

August 19, 2022 07:00 AM MDT

Millennials are now grown, starting families, working, and settling into their lives as adults. It’s time to focus on learning about a new generation of Church members—Generation Z.

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Fun

18 endearing photos of Elder Gong we think you’ll love

By Lindsey Miller

December 23, 2021 08:00 AM MST

This story was originally published by LDS Living in December 2018 and has been updated in honor of his birthday.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How One Amish Teen Found the Church, Decided to Serve a Mission

By Lindsey Miller

April 30, 2019 03:43 PM MDT

How would you feel if your community and family shunned you for your faith? What if you lost everything for being baptized? This was 14-year-old Orpha Troyer’s reality when she and her family left their Amish faith to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Fun

10 fascinating facts you might not know about the Salt Lake Temple

By Lindsey Miller

April 20, 2019 01:00 PM MDT

The Salt Lake Temple is an iconic building for members of the Church. Here are some fun facts you might not know about it.

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Latter-day Saint Life

What Sending Texts to Her Deceased Son Taught One Mom About Heaven

By Lindsey Miller

January 08, 2019 10:00 PM MST

Heather Pinegar and her family were camping in Arizona for a family reunion when their lives changed forever. They were preparing for their long drive back to Texas when Mick, Heather’s 15-year-old son and an avid dirt biker, asked if he could go on one last ride before they headed home. He loved going on rides after rainstorms, and after receiving consent from his parents, he went on his way.

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8 things to do when you feel abandoned by God

By Lindsey Miller

January 01, 2019 02:00 PM MST

Just as my parents taught me what to do if I got lost at Disneyland, we’ve all been taught what to do when we feel lost, scared, or abandoned on earth.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Profound Promises and Invitations President Nelson Gave in 2018

By Lindsey Miller

December 28, 2018 04:18 PM MST

It hasn’t even been a year since President Nelson became President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but in this short time, we have seen numerous blessings and experienced massive changes in the Church.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How Becoming Spiritually Independent Makes Us More Dependent on the Savior

By Lindsey Miller

December 26, 2018 02:53 PM MST

It’s no secret that the changes in the Church are preparing us to become more spiritually self-reliant in preparation for the Second Coming. We’re responsible for receiving inspiration for our ministering families and come January, we’ll focus more than ever on learning the gospel in our home and developing our own unshakeable testimonies.

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Best of 2018: How Church Members Made Their Mark on the World This Year

By Lindsey Miller

December 25, 2018 10:28 PM MST

From Church members sharing their talents on TV to assisting in humanitarian efforts around the world, 2018 has proven to be another amazing year for Latter-day Saints. Here are some of our favorite moments from the year to celebrate!

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Latter-day Saint Life

5 Ways You Can Better Live the Word of Wisdom

By Lindsey Miller

December 14, 2018 01:01 PM MST

The Word of Wisdom is one of the first things you learn about in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whether you’re a sunbeam or an investigator. It is a key part of our religion, and it brings incredible blessings and promises when taken seriously and practiced correctly.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saint Performs at National Tree Lighting with Trump in Attendance, Debuts on 9 Billboard Charts

By Lindsey Miller

December 12, 2018 01:55 PM MST

With President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump looking on from the crowd, Latter-day Saint pianist Paul Cardall began a song for all those who weren't in attendance for the National Christmas Tree Lighting.

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Chris Pratt Testifies of Heavenly Father’s Love in Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional

By Lindsey Miller

December 04, 2018 06:00 PM MST

Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt is a well-known actor with some impressive accomplishments under his belt. Earlier this week he was the featured celebrity narrator at Disneyland’s annual Candlelight Processional, kicking off the Christmas spirit by reading the story of Christ’s birth to a large audience gathered at the park entrance.

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Fun

11 Things to Do While Visiting the Lights at Temple Square

By Lindsey Miller

December 04, 2018 05:00 PM MST

It’s the most wonderful time of year and the holiday season is in full swing in downtown Salt Lake City—specifically Temple Square.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

How One Church Member Survived a Plane Crash and 49 Days in the Yukon Wilderness "by the Grace of God"

By Lindsey Miller

December 01, 2018 04:56 PM MST

Ralph Flores was waiting to deplane a flight in San Francisco when he saw a man struggling to get his luggage off the rack. As he went to help him, the stranger warmly and excitedly greeted him. Ralph had never seen this man before, but the man insisted he knew him, saying, “I never forget a face. I met you in Fairbanks, Alaska.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

New Survey Reveals How the World Views Marriage and Family (+ How It Supports Prophets' Teachings)

By Lindsey Miller

November 30, 2018 06:59 PM MST

The Deseret News and The Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University recently revealed the results of their 2018 American Family Survey. They surveyed 3,000 American adults of different demographics on marriage, family, parenting, politics, and other relevant topics concerning families in the United States.

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Latter-day Saint Life

8 Profound Promised Blessings of Temple Worship

By Lindsey Miller

November 24, 2018 01:02 PM MST

Attending the temple is one of the greatest ways to find answers to prayers, learn about the gospel, and feel close to the Savior. Nineteen temples have been announced over the past year and members all around the world will enjoy the blessings that will come from these new temples.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The question that can change the way you pray

By Lindsey Miller

November 19, 2018 06:58 PM MST

My Young Women leader asked a hard-hitting question that began to change how I pray.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Modesty: What Church Leaders have actually said

By Lindsey Miller

November 03, 2018 12:36 PM MDT

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.

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Latter-day Saint Life

17 Ways Latter-day Saints Want You to Minister to Them

By Lindsey Miller

November 02, 2018 12:40 PM MDT

Since President Nelson announced the end of home and visiting teaching, Church members have been asked to thoughtfully and prayerfully serve their brothers and sisters by ministering to them. This holier approach is designed to bring ward members closer and to help them be in tune with what their assigned families need.

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Young Latter-day Saints Spread Halloween Cheer to Hurricane Survivors by Providing Unexpected Treat

By Lindsey Miller

October 30, 2018 07:26 PM MDT

Trick-or-treating is a beloved tradition for kids around the world. Dressing up and going house-to-house getting free candy is every child’s dream, and rain or shine, you’ll see little ghosts, witches, and superheroes roaming the neighboorhood streets on Halloween night.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Alex Boye, GENTRI + More Set to Star in Pre-Show for Musical Starring Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury

By Lindsey Miller

October 30, 2018 05:50 PM MDT

Composer Tim Janis’ Christmas musical film Buttons is set to premiere in Theaters Saturday, December 8 in select theaters.

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What 8 World Leaders Have Said About Latter-day Saints

By Lindsey Miller

October 27, 2018 03:12 PM MDT

Latter-day Saints have made an impact around the world, and many leaders have taken note. Here are a few things world leaders have said about us over the years.

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Latter-day Saint Life

6 Myths Latter-day Saints Often Tell Each Other About Our Beliefs

By Lindsey Miller

October 27, 2018 12:00 PM MDT

People who aren’t members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often associate our religion with a long list of rules we follow. While the Church has many guidelines in place for our protection and overall happiness, it’s important to understand what is and isn’t actual doctrine.

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