Michelle is a Mum of 6 amazing people that she is lucky to call her best friends, she is a grandma to a heavenly granddaughter and two grandsons. She married her best friend 29 years ago, the best decision of her life. She currently serves as a Seminary teacher, and Bishop’s wife. She is a driving force behind the family business – the Latter-day Bookstore in Chorley, UK. She is an author and publisher, initially in the Arts & Crafts industry, latterly for an LDS audience. Her next book will be published in 2025 and it has been a labour of love. She is a games designer, check out ‘It’s a Fact: Temples’ a game she made for her children and now wants it to bless other families’ lives. Michelle has a ‘so what’ approach to the gospel and the scriptures – trying to always get to the ‘why?’ and what makes the messages relevant to her today. She is an advocate for those on the margins of the gospel, her greatest wish in the world is that people really understood that they are a child of a loving Father in Heaven, and that HE has a plan for them right here and right now. We are all precious to Him.

RootsTech 2026 has announced seven keynote speakers, three to speak at the in-person event and four to speak virtually.

One man. Six weeks of work. 40,000 lights. Those were the Salt Lake City Temple Square lights in 1965.

My husband and I are infertility survivors. After learning that our mortal bodies were not able to create children, our hearts began to turn toward adoption. This decision came with serious prayer, contemplation, and faith. For me, there was even some healthy mourning for the dream of being able to physically carry and deliver a child.

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If you find yourself as one of the “shocked and saddened,” here are some suggestions that can help you cope while your loved one follows their new path.

The call to serve came as a surprise to both women.

During WWII, one American bomber pilot single-handedly saved the lives of 90 men by listening to the promptings of the Spirit. That pilot was my grandfather, Ronald S Beckstrom.

Bill Marriott puts faith at the forefront of his life, and that's no secret. In the rooms in his hotels guests can find a copy of the Book of Mormon and Bible. At a party celebrating the opening of his $24-million Los Angeles hotel Bill recalled a memorable moment with John Wayne: “He was a very large man and a man of few words, but he let me know exactly what he wanted—a drink—when he said, ‘I understand liquor flows like glue at Mormon parties.’” There was little doubt in any one's mind that to Bill Marriott, faith and family came first.

President Monson is dear to many. In all of his Church callings, President Monson has inspired many with his valiant example of selfless service and love for others. And wouldn't it be wonderful if we could personally share how his life and service has influenced our own?