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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.

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.
2 Min Read
September 25, 2024 03:37 PM MDT
Do you remember these encouraging questions from President Nelson?
1 Min Read
September 20, 2024 02:34 PM MDT
Try these powerful ideas to nurture more feelings of love and unity within your family.
4 Min Read
September 20, 2024 02:31 PM MDT
Even during trials, we can find joy in the here and now because of this truth.
2 Min Read
September 17, 2024 04:11 PM MDT
You’ll love this depiction of how Christ joins us in our trials.
2 Min Read
September 16, 2024 03:06 PM MDT
If it feels like you’re just going through the motions in your spiritual habits, read this.
4 Min Read
September 13, 2024 03:05 PM MDT
Here are a few simple ways to help kids feel engaged and involved in our local meetings.
2 Min Read
September 10, 2024 01:37 PM MDT
“Our family has become very large, but he has always focused on us as individuals.” —Ashlyn Owens, President Nelson’s great-granddaughter
1 Min Read
September 09, 2024 09:10 AM MDT
Sheri Dew recently shared two things that have helped her recognize answers to prayer more clearly.
3 Min Read
August 29, 2024 02:24 PM MDT
Even if you have questions, you can have a firm testimony if you know these five things.
2 Min Read
August 28, 2024 12:37 PM MDT
While we often focus on scary “signs of the times” like wars and earthquakes, we can find comfort in the many hopeful signs of the Savior’s return.
4 Min Read
August 21, 2024 02:05 PM MDT
Ten years after his landmark address on sharing the gospel using social media, Elder David A. Bednar gave insights on spreading light online today.
2 Min Read
August 16, 2024 06:26 PM MDT
Support a new missionary during their first weeks in the MTC by sharing these important reminders.
3 Min Read
August 14, 2024 02:49 PM MDT
This principle can help anyone navigating the gap between where they are now and where they would like to be.
2 Min Read
August 09, 2024 04:39 PM MDT
Expanding our understanding of the covenant path allows us to support our families with more hope and joy.
5 Min Read
August 06, 2024 01:59 PM MDT
“I’m kind of nervous—it’s a beautiful song,” he shared with the audience before performing the Primary song.
2 Min Read
August 01, 2024 04:08 PM MDT
President Nelson has counseled that we should “learn to listen, then listen to learn.” Here are three ways we can truly listen to our loved ones.
4 Min Read
July 29, 2024 03:03 PM MDT
Believing and knowing both involve accepting principles as truth—but within different conditions.
3 Min Read
July 26, 2024 03:13 PM MDT
Elder Andersen reassured new missionaries by sharing a scripture exercise you could easily try with your family.
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