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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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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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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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

How Deciding Not to Serve a Mission Impacted My Testimony

By Lindsey Miller

October 13, 2018 09:00 AM MDT

I was sitting on my couch, most likely half asleep, when I heard President Monson’s voice say, “I am pleased to announce that effective immediately all worthy and able young men who have graduated from high school or its equivalent, regardless of where they live, will have the option of being recommended for missionary service at the age of 18, instead of age 19.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

Why Elder Holland’s Message on Forgiveness Is Something Everyone Needs to Hear

By Lindsey Miller

October 12, 2018 11:26 AM MDT

Our Church leaders placed a heavy emphasis on ministering during the October 2018 general conference. They discussed the deep meaning behind the “newer, holier approach” and taught that our brothers and sisters on this earth need us, and we need them.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

Church to Match Proceeds from "Jane and Emma" Opening Night and Donate Them to the NAACP

By Lindsey Miller

October 11, 2018 04:41 PM MDT

The groundbreaking movie Jane and Emma will be released in select theaters tomorrow, October 12, 2018. The film tells the incredible story of Jane Manning James and her conversion to the Church as one of the first black members. The story highlights her relationship with Joseph and Emma Smith while addressing controversial issues such as polygamy and racism.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The Powerful Testimonies Each Apostle Bore This General Conference

By Lindsey Miller

October 11, 2018 11:45 AM MDT

This general conference was incredible. We heard so many inspired messages and each talk was a reminder that Jesus Christ lives and this is His church. I was especially touched by the testimonies of the apostles and members of the First Presidency.

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Elder Gong Shares Watercolor Painting to Accompany His Touching Story of Elder Scott in Conference

By Lindsey Miller

October 10, 2018 05:49 PM MDT

In general conference, Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke of a tender experience he had when Elder Richard G. Scott invited him to watercolor paint with him.

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Latter-day Saint Life

10 Ways to Study the Book of Mormon More Effectively

By Lindsey Miller

October 10, 2018 05:00 PM MDT

President Russell M. Nelson recently invited Church members during the general women's session of conference to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. He recognized that the challenge might seem impossible for some but promised that if we accepted the invitation with “full purpose of heart,” the Lord would provide a way for us to get it done.

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