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What 1 Latter-day Saint mother learned from receiving service following a home gas explosion

On February 15, 2019, Lori Walker walked into her vacation home in Heber City, Utah, but she never walked out. Instead, after the home exploded with Walker trapped inside, she was lifted and carried both out of the home and through the days, weeks, and months that followed.

How a hospital visit from President Monson answered one man's earnest prayer

President Thomas S. Monson left behind a legacy of serving and ministering to "the one.” He frequently spoke of the joy that comes from knowing you have been “on the Lord’s errand.”

From the Church

Farewell 'Ensign' and 'New Era': Church replacing current magazines with new global versions

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

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today that, beginning in January 2021, the Church will replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth) and the Liahona (for adults).

Latter-day Saint Life

Wait, trials are the norm? Why realistic expectations are essential to happiness—and testimony

By John Hilton III

Has the promise of prospering in the land led us to believe that if we keep the commandments, life will be easy?

Fun

Longest Fire Walk, Most Bouquets Caught + 12 More Bizarre and Impressive World Records Set by Mormons

By LDS Living Staff

From the world’s fastest texter (Benjamin Cook, 2006) to the world’s fastest raw onion eater (Trevor Reilly, 2004); from the world’s strongest power-lifter (Lance Davis, 2004, 618.3 pounds) to the world’s fastest balloon animal inflator (KC Williams, 2003 & 2004), there is no doubt that the Church is full of impressive Mormons dedicated to developing the unique talents the Lord has given them. And the diversity of these talents has only added to the strength and notability of our Church and its members, proving that Mormons can be daring, whimsical, athletic, knowledgeable, and faithful.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Things You Didn't Know About the Seminary Program That Might Surprise You

By Casey Paul Griffiths

1. The founder of the program experienced a crisis of faith during his schooling.

Latter-day Saint Life

A former federal court judge recalls a transformative experiment with the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Twenty years ago, Stake President Thomas B. Griffith got permission to try something a bit unique. Every talk given in sacrament meeting or lesson shared must tie back to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Latter-day Saint Life

What If the Pain Is Part of What We Came to Earth For

By Morgan Pearson

This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about pain and suffering. I’ve written about this topic before but this week, it kept coming up in the things I was reading and studying—so here we are again.

Interview with David Archuleta: Staying in Tune

By Jamie Armstrong

David Archuleta was born with music in his blood.

Feature Stories

8 Latter-day Saint voices who helped us better understand the need for racial equality

By LDS Living

The year 2020 will be remembered for many significant reasons. Among them will be the way in which the year reminded us that racial strife is not a thing of the past but something that very much still exists in our world. It is something that we at LDS Living hope will soon come to an end, but until that time, it is up to all of us to contribute to the conversation rather than attempt to silence it.