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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.

May 06, 2025 01:34 PM MDT
Try these simple tips to feel more at ease during your temple trips.
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May 05, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
President Camille N. Johnson recently posed a question that will empower you to be a force for good in the days ahead.
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April 30, 2025 02:02 PM MDT
In a recent video, Elder Gong explained how the Lord helps us feel His love in a sometimes isolating world.
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April 28, 2025 02:04 PM MDT
In a new video, Elder Bednar shared a thought-provoking insight about Doctrine and Covenants 42:14.
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April 25, 2025 02:19 PM MDT
“The whole thing was just an incredible experience,” Paul Wuthrich says of auditioning for the Book of Mormon videos.
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April 22, 2025 10:25 AM MDT
Kizik CEO Monte Deere was serving as a mission president in Spain when he learned that his brother had died by suicide.
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April 18, 2025 11:30 AM MDT
Disney star Adassa joined BYU Noteworthy for a soaring rendition of the hymn.
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April 15, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
“I think the force of that verse is the force of the ultimate expression of Christ’s gift for us,” the Apostle shared in a recent video.
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April 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
At the Toronto Ontario Temple rededication, the Apostle shared an insightful spin on this common phrase.
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April 09, 2025 03:15 PM MDT
Do this to open yourself up to more authentic prayers.
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April 07, 2025 02:42 PM MDT
President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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March 28, 2025 02:43 PM MDT
Here are 5 phrases to use instead of “let me know how I can help.”
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March 26, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
“With a little more advance thought, this can become a weekend retreat different from any other.”
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March 25, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
When Meg Walter taught a Relief Society lesson one month after her father’s death, the topic felt unexpectedly personal and painful.
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March 24, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
In Joseph Smith’s time, “after all we can do” had a slightly different meaning than how we often interpret the phrase today.
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March 19, 2025 02:14 PM MDT
“I’m too old to be playing games with you or telling jokes,” President Holland said of his testimony. “This is the truth.”
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March 18, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
Catholic artist Jordan Ring-Sakabe discovered the Savior’s love after nearly 10 years as an atheist.
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March 17, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“During Ruth’s first hospitalization, I felt crushed and found it difficult to pray,” Elder Renlund said.
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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.
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November 13, 2024 03:58 PM MST
Answering this simple question may just be the key to true satisfaction and eternal joy.
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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.
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