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How Pain Pills Took a Mormon Mom to the Depths of Opioid Addiction and Back Again

“I don't think that cop will ever know what he did for me,” Whitney says. “He saved my life that night.”

Famous Latter-day Saints

How a 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Became Mormon

By LDS Living Staff

Ambrose Gaines IV, better known by his friends as "Rowdy," was one of the world’s fastest swimmers in the 1980s.

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Being raised in a family business meant that I was schooled on money matters from an early age. It’s really no wonder I ended up working in the financial industry—I find it utterly fascinating! In my career, I often get asked financial questions. One topic that comes up frequently is how to pay down debt.

From the Church

5 Things You Should Know About Our New Apostle Elder Soares

By Jannalee Sandau

This morning's solemn assembly was a historic occasion and marked the calling of two new apostles, including Elder Ulisses Soares, who was a member of the Presidency of the Seventy. Here are a few things to know about him.

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Church has said about myths, false doctrines surrounding race and the priesthood

Over time, Church leaders and members advanced many theories to explain the priesthood and temple restrictions. None of these explanations is accepted today as the official doctrine of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Soldiers Invading the Mission Home and Sacrament in the Forest: How Ghanaian Church Members Risked Imprisonment for Their Faith

Learn how one of our recently called general authorities, Elder Richard Ahadjie, and his wife, Emelia Ahadjie, risked their freedom to not only practice their faith but to minister to Latter-day Saints when the Church was outlawed in Ghana. And learn about the powerful message Elder Ahadjie received in a dream while imprisoned for his beliefs.

Introducing Hudson Lights (+FREE download & giveaway)

By LDS Living

Get your toes ready to tap—we’re excited to introduce new music group Hudson Lights, whose debut album came out earlier this week. The album features classic covers of legends like Frank Sinatra and The Beatles along with two original songs. Their sound has been described as “contemporary pop and jazz music.” In fact, you might recognize these guys from their cover of U2's hit, Beautiful Day:

Videos

5 Returned Missionaries Go Viral in the Philippines

After returning from their missions in the Philippines, five LDS returned missionaries have started on a new mission: to share clean humor with the people of the Philippines.

Latter-day Saint Life

Here Are a Few Reasons Mormons Aren't As "Sheltered" As Most People Think, & Why That's a Good Thing

MR says: Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives us opportunities that most people all over the world never get to experience. Yet, people still like to label us as "sheltered" or "close-minded." Here are a few reasons they might want to rethink those labels.

Latter-day Saint Life

RootsTech 2020 Keynote Speakers to Include Elder Stevenson, Former NFL Player Emmitt Smith, "The Blind Side" Mom and More

By Danielle Christensen

RootsTech 2020 is pulling out the stops for its annual family history conference this year.