Search - LDS Living

Old Testament Lesson 12: "Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction"

INTRODUCTION: The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph’s life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1) committing murder [Genesis 34]; (2) committing immoral acts [Genesis 35, 38]; (3) plotting murder [Genesis 37]; and lying to their father [Genesis 37]. Which of all the sons of Jacob was most free? There are some lessons to be learned here. Part of the answer to this question comes as we consider who bows to whom, and who sits on a throne, and who lives with decades of guilt and remorse.

Tackling Joseph's Complexities

Topics surrounding Joseph Smith’s life can sometimes be controversial, and they’re not exactly things we can sidestep on a journey to get to know him. So how do we tackle this complexity hundreds of years after his death? How do we make sense of the moments in Joseph’s life that were sometimes controversial? And how do we become stronger for it? We talked to Heidi’s friends, some of whom are renowned historians, who had these very same questions and learned from their experiences how we might find the answers for ourselves.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Sunday School Lesson 44: "God Is Love"

By Ted L. Gibbons

John 1, 2, 3

5: Waiting Upon the Lord

In this episode, Isaac Thomas shares the story of how he gained a testimony and joined the church in 1976 at a time when he, as a Black man, could not receive the priesthood. He recounts the heartbreak and joy he found as he faithfully served and waited for a revelation that would restore the Priesthood to every worthy male member of the Church.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Donny and Debbie Osmond Recreate First-Kiss Photo 40 Years Later

What a priceless photo from Utah Valley 360! Did you know that when Donny first met Debbie, she was actually on a date with his brother? To make matters worse, Debbie turned Donny down when he first asked her out. Learn more about Donny and Debbie's epic love story with "5 Famous Mormons and Their Unbelievable Love Stories."

From the Church

Church Responds to Deadly Earthquake in Ecuador, Local Saints Describe the Terrifying Event

Monday night, the death toll of the Ecuador earthquake reached 413. The earthquake was the largest to hit Ecuador in decades. Learn more about this disaster from the Latter-day Saints who experienced it.

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Senator Lands on Trump's List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees

What an interesting turn of events considering Mike Lee's brother, Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice, Thomas R. Lee was on Trump's last shortlist of new Supreme Court Justice nominees.

Church Comments as Dan Reynolds Seeks to Raise $1 Million at Second LoveLoud Music Fest

"God’s message is one of hope and we want our LGBT brothers and sisters to know that they are loved, valued and needed in his church," a Church statement said in response to the next LoveLoud music festival and Dan Reynold's goal to raise $1 million for LGBT youth suicide prevention efforts.

Area Seventies issue statement regarding Indigenous tragedy in Canada

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The following statement was released June 1, 2021, by the Canadian leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Watch: Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir sings For King and Country’s ‘Together’ with soul

The matriarch of the Bonner Family, Debra Bonner, and her Unity Gospel Choir have released a new music video covering the song “Together” by For King and Country. The original song features artists Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly.