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Maddie Tolk

Maddie is a content specialist for LDS Living. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Harvard and has published and edited content for the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, Macmillan Learning, HarvardX, Utah Valley University, and Adobe. Maddie enjoys reading, playing the violin and piano, and watching musicals.

December 09, 2024 10:54 AM MST
Try these simple activities to keep your family’s focus on the Savior.
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December 05, 2024 05:09 PM MST
“This practice helps me feel the Savior’s grace on a more tangible level.”
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November 25, 2024 12:52 PM MST
Share this powerful prompt during your dinner to foster happy feelings.
3 Min Read
November 22, 2024 04:00 PM MST
Remember this principle when life’s disappointments seem to break you down.
1 Min Read
November 21, 2024 02:01 PM MST
Your family will gravitate toward these bright, Christ-centered decorations.
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November 20, 2024 01:57 PM MST
Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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November 15, 2024 02:23 PM MST
While burying his infant son, Elder Ulisses Soares received a clear prompting from the Lord.
2 Min Read
November 13, 2024 03:58 PM MST
Answering this simple question may just be the key to true satisfaction and eternal joy.
3 Min Read
November 13, 2024 01:57 PM MST
“It is the one thing that I know for sure is going to succeed,” President Holland shared in an inspiring new video.
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November 11, 2024 03:02 PM MST
Here are 10 of our favorite snapshots from the historic dedication last weekend.
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November 07, 2024 02:41 PM MST
This divine gift is a powerful way to navigate anything that comes our way.
2 Min Read
November 05, 2024 10:06 AM MST
Read five key points from Elder Bednar on navigating artificial intelligence with the Spirit.
1 Min Read
October 31, 2024 02:31 PM MDT
After learning he wasn’t chosen to sing in the conference children’s choir, Bo happened to run into Elder Stevenson at a football game.
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October 24, 2024 04:46 PM MDT
This is an exciting time in the history of Church music, and we all can incorporate these new hymns to come closer to Christ.
4 Min Read
October 24, 2024 02:37 PM MDT
After his granddaughter’s baptism, President Eyring shared a tender reflection about the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1 Min Read
October 17, 2024 01:50 PM MDT
This fatherly advice has been a guiding light for Jenny Oaks Baker long past high school, helping her navigate crucial life decisions.
3 Min Read
October 15, 2024 02:10 PM MDT
Ore Kaffo lived with her foster parents until a fateful day when she was almost 7 years old.
5 Min Read
October 14, 2024 05:21 PM MDT
The BYU football team has caught the attention of both CBS and ESPN—and not just because of its winning streak.
1 Min Read
October 10, 2024 11:08 AM MDT
While we sometimes forget the true meaning of this word, saying it intentionally draws spiritual strength into our lives.
2 Min Read
October 09, 2024 10:53 AM MDT
You’ll love Sister Yee’s refreshing take on the all-too-relatable feeling of being overwhelmed.
2 Min Read
October 03, 2024 02:05 PM MDT
Try this creative note-taking idea during general conference to remember promptings you receive.
1 Min Read
October 01, 2024 02:08 PM MDT
The gallery features the famous painting “The Second Coming,” which the Church commissioned in the 1970s.
1 Min Read
October 01, 2024 01:46 PM MDT
“There is hope in the promise God has made of a place of safety in the storms ahead,” President Eyring assures us.
1 Min Read
September 27, 2024 02:09 PM MDT
This verse is one of the best hidden gems in the Bible.
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