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How a Latter-day Saint Mom Overcame Blindness, 3 Amputations and Found Her Faith in God

When nurses rushed Carol Decker into an emergency C-section, she had no idea that it would be the last time she would see her husband, Scott. She had no inkling that her next conscious memories would come three weeks later, filled with hazy terror as intubation tubes left her temporarily voiceless and doctors amputated her lower legs, her hand, and her finger. She had no way of understanding that one moment would change her life, her family, and her relationship with God forever.

Fun

14 Latter-day Saints stirring things up in the culinary world

By Danielle B. Wagner

Editor’s note: Since this article’s publication, Peter Tidwell has chosen a different spiritual path. This piece reflects his beliefs at the time it was written.

13 Clean Fiction Novels to Watch for This Fall

By LDS Living

A call for help draws wizard Alexander Taylor into an adventure that he knows nothing about.

Famous Latter-day Saints

‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Rain Man’ + 13 more movies based on Latter-day Saints

Editor's Note: Some of the films referenced in this article contain strong language and adult content. LDS Living is reporting on true stories from the lives of Latter-day Saints, not suggesting that you should watch all of the movies on this list.

From the Church

Want to add to your gospel study this week? These recent messages from Church leaders may be just what you need

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

What a World-Renowned Latter-day Saint Photographer Learned from an 844-Mile Bike Race

By LDS Living

Chris Burkard isn’t known for his endurance on a bike, but perhaps he should be. Burkard, a photographer whose Instagram account is followed by 3.5 million people, was this week’s guest on All In and shared the lessons he learned while participating in Iceland’s WOW Cyclothon this June. Burkard set a new solo record in the race, completing the 844-mile race in 52 hours, 36 minutes, and 19 seconds, besting his previous record by over 20 minutes. Burkard said one of the biggest takeaways from the race was the recognition that we need others’ support in life.

Sweetest moments from the Friend to Friend, an apostle speaks to young adults in French, and more ministering to the youth this week

This week, many Church leaders shared messages specifically targeted toward the youth and young adults of the Church—but their messages are hopeful, timely reminders for us all. Here is a look at the special events and devotionals that were held for the young people of the Church in the past seven days.

Podcasts

Latter-day Saint MLB mental skills coach shares 5 principles for developing a resilient mentality

Justin Su’a coaches major league baseball players on cultivating mental skills to utilize on the diamond, but on this week’s episode of All In, Su’a shares ways to strengthen your mentality, specifically as it relates to faith.

What the Relief Society General Presidency and Sheri Dew said on podcast episodes this week and more messages to prepare you for conference

By Valerie Russell

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

12 Years Later, Chris Williams Reflects on What Forgiving the Drunk Driver Who Hit His Family Taught Him

Today’s #LightTheWorld prompt, “Pray for someone for whom you have had negative feelings lately,” may seem simple, but forgiveness can feel very difficult, and praying for those people who have hurt us is even more difficult. In Matthew 5, Jesus didn’t only teach His disciples to forgive but to “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).