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How a Small Chapel in a Run-Down Neighborhood Helped Open Missionary Work in a Country Half a World Away

The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book Fire of Faith, which details his experiences as he served as a mission president and later as a general authority.

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Prophet Joseph Told a US President Is the Most Unique Feature of the Church

By Robert L. Millet

In December 1839 the Prophet Joseph Smith and Elias Higbee traveled to Washington D.C., to seek redress from the government for the losses suffered by the persecuted and beleaguered Latter-day Saints. In their meeting with President Martin Van Buren, Joseph recorded that the president “interrogated us wherein we differed in our religion from the other religions of the day.” If you had been in the room and had been asked to respond to President Van Buren’s question, how would you have answered?

Famous Latter-day Saints

What the NY Times, a Congressman, & Mayor Had to Say About Joseph Smith

By Danielle B. Wagner

As Latter-day Saints, we all know that Joseph Smith was a remarkable man, not because of his education, wealth, or status, but because he was a humble servant of the Lord who continued faithful despite persecution, mistakes, and struggles knowing how to lead Christ's Church on earth. He trusted in God, and that made him extraordinary. We know--or at least are working towards a testimony--that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God.

If I Sit Still For Very Long, I Fall Asleep!

By Robert Jones

Believe it or not, this is one of our diagnostic questions we ask our patients. It goes something like this, “Sarah, let say it’s a Sunday afternoon and you sit down on the couch to read a good book. How long can you keep reading until you start nodding off?” The answer, so many times, is, “Oh, maybe 5 minutes, at the longest. That’s why I just don’t read that much anymore. I just can’t concentrate.” That is one of the cardinal signs of a person with a thyroid problem.  

New Mormon boy band searching for two more members

By LDS Living

Tyler Castleton has co-written songs for superstar Martina McBride, legendary music icon Gladys Knight, entertainer Marie Osmond and the Jets. He’s composed scores for National Geographic, Animal Planet and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He was the mind behind Jericho Road, the popular Latter-day Saint boy band that has made its fame through religious music.

Feature Stories

I’m a Pioneer: 3 extraordinary sisters in Utah’s first Spanish-speaking branch

By Nassari Alvarez Everett

The first Spanish-speaking branch was organized in 1923. By 1946, the branch's women were setting an example for the world.

Fun

5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family Excited About Pioneers

By Jannalee Sandau

For those parents who struggle with getting their kids to unplug long enough to learn from the amazing heritage we have as Church members, here are a couple of ideas to help spark your children’s interest in the pioneers:

The Skinny on Diet Sodas + Poll

By Thomas J. Boud

Patients often ask me how they can lose weight. As we discuss the balance between their caloric expenditure versus their caloric intake, the subject of beverages inevitably arises.

Feature Stories

Latter-day Saint flees Ukraine, shares harrowing story of being separated from husband

By Jake Frandsen

Nina Scurtu and her husband, Dima, finally made their way to a bus headed out of Ukraine, only to face the heartbreaking news that he would be forced to stay behind.

Latter-day Saint Life

What One Latter-day Saint Experienced in the Temple the Same Day of the Columbine Shooting

By LDS Living

Editor's note: The following story is about the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999, and unavoidably discusses the events that occurred that day. Please read with discretion.