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Interview with David Archuleta: Staying in Tune

David Archuleta was born with music in his blood.

What Does an Ancient Book About Enoch Have to Do with Lehi’s Dream?

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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

11 powerful truths about our Heavenly Mother from prophets and apostles

By Danielle B. Wagner

Prophets and apostles have confirmed our Heavenly Mother's divine existence and mentioned Her divine attributes on multiple occasions.

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.

What I hope I’ll say when my daughter asks me about her place in the Church

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

'There's never an end': The surprising response President Nelson gave to a Primary child's question that changed my understanding of the gospel

By Dr. David T. Morgan

The April 2020 general conference was like no other. Broadcasting from a small auditorium, there was no general admission, prophets sat six feet apart from one another, and I imagine their words echoed from the walls of the mostly empty room. We listened from home and other locations, where fear was an emotional common denominator. COVID-19 was relatively new to the United States at that time and much was unknown, so families and individuals tuned in to conference to hear words of solace and peace. I was one of those. I was scared, upset, and fearful of what the future held. I wanted to hear from my prophet, as I truly believed he would provide a message of faith and comfort.

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.

Podcasts

How a period of sickness and isolation led to Christian singer Lauren Daigle’s hit song ‘You Say’

When two-time GRAMMY award winner Lauren Daigle was a teenager, she contracted a debilitating virus that led to her being homebound for two years in high school. On this week’s episode of the All In podcast, Daigle shared how that period of isolation ultimately served as an “incubation” of sorts and led to the song that has become an anthem for many Christians.