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{A&E} Deseret Book Editor Review: 'Increase in Learning' by Elder David A. Bednar

I’ve been in the LDS publishing industry a long time, so a lot of books have washed over me through the years. Many have inspired me, uplifted me, and helped shape my testimony. But few have truly changed the way I see the world.

Lesson Helps

Young Men Lesson 1: The Priesthood

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Power of the Priesthood," by Boyd K. Packer

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Easy Tips to Make FHE Successful and Stress-Free All Year Long

By Tina Albrecht

This year we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the First Presidency letter that introduced family home evening as an official program of the Church. At first, local leaders were requested to set aside one day a month where members would have no scheduled church activities so families could spend a night at home together. Later, in 1970, the First Presidency officially changed this request to the weekly Monday night we are now familiar with.

Announcing . . . More Blogs!

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

As I was finalizing our March/April cover story—which has a good deal to do with food and cooking, two of my greatest loves—I got even more excited about an upcoming development for LDS Living. See, we’ve been looking to expand our blog options for quite some time, and (after much brainstorming—some productive and some not-so-productive), we’re finally ready to make the plunge. In addition to our LDS Living blog, which will continue to bring you an inside look at experiences we have with our content, TOMORROW you can expect to see new spots for:

Latter-day Saint Life

Mother and Son Graduate BYU on Same Day

What an exciting day to share for this mother and son!

Teen Athlete Bears Testimony of Seminary to News Outlet

Kayla Belles likes Coldplay and Carrie Underwood and, at first glance, is a typical 15-year-old high school freshman.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Ways to Get the Most Out of the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church Lessons

By Trina Boice

A new year, a new opportunity to learn and grow! In 2017, the Relief Society and priesthood manuals will focus on the life and teachings of President Gordon B. Hinckley, who served as the 15th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 13 years. The teachings in the new course manuals come from his many sermons and articles as he faithfully served in the Church. Because of President Hinckley’s wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook on life, many members have very fond memories of the prophet that can add to our excitement as we dive into a new lesson manual this year.

Dave Says: When to Fix and When to Sell Your Car

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Latter-day Saint Life

The Church Will Never Have the World's Approval, and That's Okay

Persecution, misunderstanding, hostility—these are nothing new to the Lord's Church. They've been a constant in any dispensation. So, when people might attack or misrepresent your beliefs, don't get discouraged.

Bracelets inspire across the country, assist family of Mormon firefighter who died in Arizona

When Lehi resident Jennifer Russell heard the story of long-time friend Juliann Ashcraft losing her husband Andrew in the June 30 Yarnell, Ariz., wildfire, she knew she wanted to do something to help. Russell, who had grown up in Prescott, Ariz., knew most of the firefighters who lost their lives that fateful day — and she knew the families that were left behind.