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4 Emotional Support Tips for LDS Singles

Whether by divorce, death of a spouse or never being married at all, there are challenges to being single. Sometimes feelings of inadequacy surface and often the pressures of life interfere with peace of mind, especially when children are involved.

LDS Church News viewpoint: Divine role of fathers

For a couple of decades now, social scientists, journalists, and other observers of the human condition have been expressing alarm about social ills attendant to a growing notion that fathers are expendable. In an influential magazine article published in 1993, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead declared, “Divorce and out-of-wedlock childbirth are transforming the lives of American children” (“Dan Quayle Was Right,” The Atlantic, Apr. 1993).

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"Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?" A Touching Moment Calee Reed Shared with the Boy Who Would Become Her Son

He looked up and whispered, "Do you know where my Mommy is . . . ?" My mama-heart wrenched inside of my chest as I said, "Yeah, buddy. . . She's in heaven." We sat in silence for a moment. "Do you know who she's with?" I whispered.

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3 Bad Relationship Habits to Break As the Perfect Gift for Your Valentine

By Katie Lambert

As Valentine's Day approaches, many are looking for the perfect romantic gesture to remind their spouse just how much they love them.

Judy Eror: The Power of Covenants Even After Divorce

For over four decades, the foremost part of Judy Eror's identity was her role as a wife. But then, after 42 years of marriage, her spouse unexpectedly chose to leave. How does a choice like that affect the promises made over a sacred alter? For Judy, she clung to her covenants more than ever before and has found a peace she ever thought possible.

Dark-haired Latin mom and son smile at each other while sitting outside on a step.

Help for Life Challenges

This woman’s realization about love after her marriage ended will bless any family

By Maddie Tolk

Author Taylor Ricks Mele hesitated at first, but she felt compelled to write about her experience moving forward from a divorce.

9: The Covenant Is Renewed (Genesis 24–27)

When we read about Rebekah generously offering to get water for not only Abraham's servant but also for all of his camels, her task seems simple enough. But have you ever stopped to consider just how much water those camels would need? And how this wasn't a matter of turning on a faucet? It might give us a little insight into what a hard worker Rebekah was. This week as we study Genesis 24–27, we'll dive into Rebekah and Isaac’s story to learn from their faithful examples. We'll also discuss their commitment to preserving the Abrahamic covenant amidst all the ups and downs of parenting two very different sons.

How Many Ways to be Mormon and Gay?

Gay. Lesbian. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Same-sex attracted. Same-gender attracted. LDS. Mormon. Active. Less active. Unorthodox. Open. Ex. Mixed-orientation married. Same-sex married. Partnered. Single. Divorced. Pick any two or three of these adjectives. Link them with a conjunction like “but” or “and.” As many combinations as you can imagine: that’s how many ways there are to negotiate being gay in the Mormon tradition.

I'm Letting My Wife Go

I’m sure it may come as a shock to some people, but I let my wife go. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but it was the right thing for the both of us.

Former Soviet Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast's Path to the LDS Church

In August 1996, Rustam Sharipov reached the pinnacle of gymnastics, standing on an Olympic stage in Atlanta to receive his second gold medal in as many Olympics. The ceremony capped nearly 20 years of training and competition for Sharipov and represented an achievement few athletes ever experience.