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'We are stronger than we think': Sister Aburto teaches in Deseret Book LIVE video how to be steadfast and immovable

You may have first grown to admire Sister Reyna Isabel Aburto, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, by watching the videosabout her life story released by the Church two years ago. Perhaps you were also moved by her remarks to the sisters in the October 2019 general conference as she testified, “Your struggles do not define you, but they can refine you.” But no matter how much or how little you know about Sister Aburto, you will appreciate some thoughts she shared in a recent discussion with Yahosh Bonner.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 things you may not have known about Joseph Smith obtaining the gold plates

By Yvonne Liu

This article was originally published by LDS Living in August 2018 and is being shared again in recognition of the anniversary of the day Joseph Smith received the gold plates.

Podcasts

Looking back on the ‘I’m a Mormon’ campaign and the message it communicated to women in the Church

During her five years as a brand strategist for Bonneville Communications, Neylan McBaine was a part of the team behind the “I’m a Mormon” multimillion-dollar advertising and outreach campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. McBaine caught the eye of Boncom, the marketing agency behind not only “I’m a Mormon” but Light The World and other Church campaigns, because of a website she had started, The Mormon Women Project. Unbeknownst to them, McBaine carried with her extensive marketing experience, having worked for years in the Silicon Valley with multiple successful companies, making her an incredible asset to the campaign. On this week’s episode of All In, McBaine reflected on what made the campaign impactful.

Why studying the women in Christ’s life can help us ‘Hear Him’

By Valerie Russell

As we harness the right tools, studying the scriptures can draw us to Jesus Christ. That is the hope of Daniel Smith, producer of the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel. On his most recent project, the Women and Jesus video series, he is joined by Heather Ruth Pack. She provides a woman’s perspective and helps by writing and editing each video script. Together, their love for the scriptures shines through as they prayerfully tell the stories of the women who interacted with the Savior thousands of years ago.

Service animals and membership records for children of divorced parents are just 2 topics addressed in recent Church notices

By Danielle Christensen

Many notices were released for those in leadership callings over the course of September 2020.

Fun

6 Impressive Latter-day Saint pumpkin designs you wish you had time for

By Kaeley Scruggs

From showing BYU pride to “We Thank Thee O God for a ‘Pumpkin,’” Mormons know how to share the gospel even during a spooky holiday like Halloween. These 13 LDS-themed pumpkin carvings will impress you and give you some inspiration for your own pumpkin carving this year!

Podcasts

Ever wanted to attend the temple with a Hebrew expert? Ponder the symbolism with Donald W. Parry

By Valerie Russell

Donald W. Parry’s insights may be just what you need to take your temple worship to the next level.

This deceased Latter-day Saint couple made national news for a fudge recipe that’s engraved on their headstone—and their love story is just as sweet

By Danielle Christensen

it’s not every day one comes across a headstone featuring a fudge recipe. And equally sweet are the lives of the couple buried there.

Join Deseret Book for giveaways, insights from authors and artists, a cooking class, and more this Family Friday

By LDS Living

Looking for a little weekend fun before general conference is underway? Deseret Book’s Virtual Family Friday might be just the thing before you settle in for the weekend to hear messages from our Church leaders. Between authors and artists, temple and general conference trivia, a cooking lesson with Tara Teaspoon, and giveaways galore, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Join us tonight from 6:00–7:00 p.m. (MDT) on the Deseret Book Facebook page to participate. You can also RSVP to the Facebook event here or watch the video at the end of the article after it premieres.

An acting company headquarters and a car repair shop: 19 Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in Utah that have been used for other things

By Jannalee Sandau

As Latter-day Saints began gathering in Utah, the need for meetinghouses and other facilities quickly grew. Before the more standard style and floor plan of current meetinghouses, many early meetinghouses started as small one-room log structures that were replaced and expanded as the wards grew. But what happens when those buildings are replaced by larger facilities?