Search - LDS Living

12-year-old Houston and 10-year-old Hadley find themselves stranded offshore after the weather takes a turn for the worse on a paddleboarding excursion. The dropping temperatures and strong currents make their way home feel almost impossible, until the discovery of the family phone gives them a way to communicate with their mom, MeiLani, on shore, becoming a lifeline for them on their journey home.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Therapist: After an Affair, How Betrayal Trauma Impacts Marriage (+ How to Find Healing)

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

This is part of an ongoing series on healing from infidelity. To reserve a spot in my free online class of the same name for LDS Living readers, click here.

42: Dream A Little Dream

Stories in this episode: Ken’s professional future is uncertain until a unique series of dreams leads him down the right path; A challenging move to Fiji and a brush with dengue fever leave Craig and his young family desperate for a message from Heaven;. After the death of her colleague’s son, Emily receives a unique message of hope for her grieving coworker.

24: "My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord" (Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–3)

Here’s a fun fact—the word for “Ruth” in Hebrew means "compassionate friend." And when you think of how friendship was all Ruth and Naomi had during a time of uncertainty, that name has an extra special meaning. As we study the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–3 this week, we’ll see how this compassionate friendship exists between Ruth and Naomi and between all of us and Christ as we face challenges and uncertainties in our lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

14 Myths and Truths We Know About Our Heavenly Mother

By Danielle B. Wagner

“The doctrine of a Heavenly Mother is a cherished and distinctive belief among Latter-day Saints,” the Church’s gospel topics essay “Mother in Heaven” reads.

Loving People as They Are with Jody Moore

Loving people is easy when they’re doing everything exactly the way we want them to. But how do we respond when people disappoint us, hurt us, or just when life doesn’t go the way we thought it would? This episode tackles those tough questions and paves a path for us to find peace as we seek to love the people around us.

Gaye Strathearn: Finding the Sacred in the Sabbath

Growing up in Australia, Gaye Strathearn faced a dilemma familiar to many faithful families: how to balance Sabbath day observance with the demands of the world. As a young girl, she worried that her non-member father might feel left out as the family spent hours at church. But as she grew older, Gaye began to see the Sabbath not as a burden but as a sacred opportunity to connect with God and with loved ones. Now, as a respected gospel scholar, Gaye has compiled a collection of essays exploring the commandment of the Sabbath from its origins on Sinai to its relevance in the 21st century.

Latter-day Saint Life

2 Vital Resources to Help You Deal With Criticisms Against the Church

MR says: One of these resources we've heard all of our lives, but the other might be a surprise to you.

School District Bans "Amazing Grace"—Until Parents Get Involved

There's no doubt these parents understand what is most important in their children's lives.

Fun

Watch: Mormon Converts Answer the Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask

By LDS Living

Without a doubt, what makes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints so unique are the members. And as the Church continues to grow, new converts only add to the diversity of the Church with their unique perspectives and experiences.