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When Missionaries Can't Come "Home": How to Support Them When Family Life Changes While They Are Serving

It was 10:30 on a Sunday night. Missionary Jensen Parrish was in her 13th month of serving an American Sign Language mission in the Vancouver, Washington, area when there was a knock on the door. “There stood the last two people we would have expected: our mission president and his dear wife, each wearing a grim expression,” she recalls. When the pair gave her a hug, she knew something was very, very wrong.

Latter-day Saints know that we lived before we came to earth and that we will live again after death. But exactly how many details do we know about this spiritual existence? Find out what Church doctrine teaches us about our premortal and postmortal life.

Latter-day Saint Life

11 Insights Into Life Before & After Our Mortal Existence

By Brent L. Top

All illustrations courtesy of Alex NabaumLatter-day Saints know that we lived before we came to earth and that we will live again after death. But exactly how many details do we know about this spiritual existence? Find out what Church doctrine teaches us about our premortal and postmortal life.

Seeing Miracles and Purpose in the Right Now

It’s often easier in hindsight to see what God has orchestrated in our lives. President Eyring has even said, “When we find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness it will build our testimonies.” In theory we know this works. And we do it in practice as many of us make gratitude lists this time of year. But how do we make it so that we’re seeing God’s great work in our lives like it’s second nature, be it a moment of hardship or joy?

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf with his wife, Harriet, and their granddaughter, Jasmin.

Follow the Prophets

Elder Uchtdorf shares testimony as granddaughter navigates serious illness

By Maddie Tolk

We may not always receive physical healing during difficult medical trials, but the Savior can bless our souls with an “active healing power.”

76: Be Prepared

Stories in this episode: The sudden loss of his corporate job throws Dave into a new and sometimes confusing role at home; Jenny's once-thriving life is upended by an unwelcome diagnosis that offers her a powerful connection to some of her Church History idols.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why 3 Amish families risked everything to join the Church

By Danielle B. Wagner

When Raymond Weaver shared his curiosity for Native American history—specifically how these ancient people came to live in the Americas—his friend replied that he had a book that could help answer that question.

Asian student girl High School Tutor Individual Tuition From Teacher In Library. University Student Tutor books with friends.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 insights about seminary every parent needs to know

By Kathryn Davis

Here are five tips that I believe can help both you and your child get off to a good start with seminary and make the most of the opportunity to come closer to Christ.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Powerful Stories Behind "I Am a Child of God," "I Need Thee Every Hour" + 3 Other Beloved Hymns

By Karen Lynn Davidson

The LDS hymnal is full of uplifting music and poetry from a host of different sources, but they all share one commonality—they inspire and lift our minds toward heaven. Just as powerful as many of the words in these hymns are the stories behind them. Here are just a few.

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What Parents Need to Know About "Paul: Apostle of Christ " Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).