Search - LDS Living

There are 28,390 results that match your search. 28,390 results

Use this quote to teach your family about true happiness

“I haven’t thought about Heavenly Father’s ‘great plan of happiness’ in the same way since.”

Watch: See inside the July/August LDS Living magazine

The July/August issue of LDS Living magazine is in stores now! This magazine features beloved Latter-day Saint artist Walter Rane. His journey into religious art is a compelling story, and his passion for painting may inspire you to seek more creative outlets in your own life.

Fun

20 Mormon “Dad” Jokes That Are Just Plain Dad… I Mean Bad

While we all may groan and cringe when our dad tells another doozy, let's be honest, on the inside we're all secretly glad and grateful. I mean, where would we all be without dad jokes?

Nathan Pacheco releases beautiful music video just in time for Mother’s Day

In the lyrics of the song “Slow Down,” Nichole Nordeman shares the tender feelings of a parent gently pleading for their child to slow down growing up:

Famous Latter-day Saints

9 TV Shows That Starred Mormons

By LDS Living

When it comes to TV shows, everyone has their own opinions. While some people prefer reality TV and others prefer fictional dramas, TV shows are as various as viewers' opinions. Ranging from talk and variety shows to family dramas, here are 9 TV shows that featured members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the main stars:

Why do Mormons seem so happy? (part 2 – more responses)

Following are some more responses to a recent question from one of our readers, Len. She asked: I’m Jewish, and I know this might seem like a weird question, but I can’t stop thinking about it: Why do all of the Mormons that I know seem so happy? So genuinely, positively happy? Why do their personal lives seem so fulfilled? Even the Mormon missionaries that I see on the street seem so warm and kind and are always smiling. I really don’t understand how they can be that way 24/7. Is it just an act? Or is it real? I know that Mormons struggle too (everyone has bad days), but I’m really puzzled to see an entire group of people emanating joy, success, and happiness. Here are some more responses (and thanks to those who have shared their thoughts in comments).

Podcasts

The true story behind this painting based on the Book of Mormon’s ‘Flaxen Cords’ scripture

Kate Lee spent nine months working on a painting at the invitation of her stake president, and this particular piece took longer than most of Kate’s paintings. Here’s why:

Going to church in a new ward can be stressful and intimidating--but I love it. Here's why.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Reasons to Love a New Ward

By Kelsey Berteaux

Moving is hard. I would know—on average, I’ve moved every two years since I was born. And not just down the street. I’ve moved thousands of miles away in one go. And it is stressful. Finding housing, changing schools, even starting a new job can all be part of the stress of moving. And for us Mormons, making new friends and finding your place in a new ward can be stressful, too.

Latter-day Saint Life

God Didn't Want Me to Go On a Mission--And That's Okay

MR says: Mormon culture can often put pressure on members to fit certain timelines--but following a typical pattern is not how life works. We are all unique, and we are all loved by our Heavenly Father because of that. We should all remember to seek personal revelation to find out what path our Heavenly Father would have us follow.

Latter-day Saint Life

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Conference When You Have to Work

By Katie Lambert

General conference is a time to become spiritually renewed and receive inspiration and guidance from a living prophet and the general authorities of the Church. So when you look at your work schedule and find out you have a shift that covers one, two, or even all sessions of general conference, it can be a little disappointing.