Search - LDS Living

41: “There Could Not Be a Happier People” (3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi)

There is no doubt that 2020 has been full of physical and emotional challenges, some of which have had profound global effects. But what if there was a good challenge that could come out of this year? Something that would help you grow spiritually and maybe even change your life? In this week’s lesson, we’re going to dig into 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi to uncover a spiritual challenge based on these chapters that will help bring you closer to Christ.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Faith Crisis and Cancer Inspired One Latter-day Saint Scholar to Write About Her Faith

By Trent Toone

One of Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye's life "crossings" came when she encountered a faith crisis while doing her undergraduate studies at Harvard University.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Releases New Book Sharing Stories Behind the Doctrine and Covenants

A fascinating new study manual released by the Church gives more context to our Church history as well as the revelations given to prophets in the early days of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Dealing with Opposition While Sharing Your Faith on Social Media

On August 19, 2014, Elder David A. Bednar called on members of the Church to get busy using Social Media in positive ways. More specifically he challenged:

What mainstream Christians could learn from the Mormon faith

When my husband and I exited the interstate to Palmyra, New York, the first thing we saw was nature having its way with the earth. There were overgrown bushes and thick forests, but no towns, not even a farm, that human attempt to control chlorophyll. Then we saw a sign: pageant traffic ahead. Prepare to stop. Police directed us to a field-turned-parking lot with the vehicles of 6,000 pilgrims here for the Hill Cumorah Pageant, a 90-minute extravaganza chronicling the Book of Mormon. It stars a cast of 800 – all Latter Day Saints – a script composed by Orson Scott Card, music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and a 40-storey fire-and-water-spewing set.

Latter-day Saint Life

BYU Volleyball Star Shares Faith, Wins Gold with Team USA at International Tournament

The dictionary folks at Merriam-Webster would be wise to include Mary Lake’s mug next to the word “globetrotter.”

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson Embarks on Five-Country Tour to Greet Latter-day Saints, World Leaders

The tireless, hardworking leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins another international trip this weekend.

31: "The Power of Godliness" (Doctrine and Covenants 84)

What to do you think of when you hear the phrase, “season of joy”? You probably think about Christmas, don’t you? Or maybe your birthday month because, let’s be honest, everyone loves their birthday month. But as joyful as Christmas and birthdays may be, that’s not what Joseph Smith was talking about when he called the events leading up to Doctrine and Covenants 84 a “season of joy.” And after this week’s lesson, we will see how this section brings lasting, eternal joy to all of our lives.

38: “After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing” (Doctrine and Covenants 102–105)

Have you ever built something with your bare hands? Maybe you’re savvy with tools, or maybe assembling IKEA furniture is the closest you’ve gotten to building something. Either way, we all know building includes a lot of different pieces and finagling to get it to all come together. This weeks study group we dig into Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 that is all about building up Zion, and what sort of finagling is involved in helping us become one, together.

Kaloni Jensen

Kaloni Hall is an Idaho farmgirl who enjoys archery, crafting, and music. She’s a family history enthusiast who especially enjoys visiting countries of her heritage. She owns an event and wedding planning company in Idaho. As a member of Big Ocean Women, she advocates for faith,family, and motherhood globally. Kaloni loves the Lord with all her heart, loves her family, and is a favorite aunt among her many nieces and nephews. You can find her on Instagram at @kjensenhall.