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This week, we delve into the final seven trials of Abraham and Sarah. These chapters illustrate ancient patterns of testing, and how trials are meant to refine our character. We learn how God’s promises are fulfilled not in spite of our trials, but through our faithful endurance of them.

Latter-day Saint Life

Pres. Nelson encouraged us to study this scripture chapter. Here’s a simple guide

By Emily Linder

Last conference, our prophet encouraged us to study a special chapter. We’ve created a guide to help you do just that before conference next week!

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Tabernacle Choir’s Arrangement of “Brightly Beams” Helped One Man See Past Theological Differences

By LDS Living

On this week’s episode of All In, host Morgan Jones speaks with Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, directors of the Tabernacle Choir, in the basement of the historic Salt Lake Tabernacle. Discussing their personal love for music, guest artists, and missionary opportunities among other things, the episode provides uniquely personal insight into the men behind (or rather, in front of) the Choir.

7 Clever Star Wars Parodies from Famous LDS YouTube Artists

By LDS Living

Did you hear that tickets went on sale last week for the new Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens film? Even here at LDS Living we've been hearing all about it! In fact, we didn't want to wait until December to satisfy our Star Wars craving, so we dug up some videos made by Mormon YouTubers with apparently high midichlorian counts to share with you. Check out some of our favorites, from Lindsey Stirling to Studio C.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (June 13 - 19)

By LDS Living

In a recently released leadership training video, members of the Seventy and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discussed the importance of keeping the Sabbath day holy and making sacrament meeting more meaningful. A shortened version of that meeting was then sent out to stake leaders to share with individual ward councils.

These 8 Latter-day Saints are headed to Hollywood Week on ‘American Idol’

By Lindsey Williams

As the 19th season of American Idol begins, the show once again includes contestants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are a few contestants to look for as the show enters into Hollywood Week.

16 insanely discounted items from Deseret Book (save up to 93%)

By LDS Living

The annual summer clearance sale just started at Deseret Book! Hundreds of items are on sale up to 93% off. Here are our top picks we think you'll love!

Podcasts

Learning it’s OK to be the 3-monkey-bar dad instead of a super dad

This week’s bonus Father’s Day episode of This is the Gospel celebrates stories from faithful men who are braving the wilderness of fatherhood. John admits he's not very handy as his attempts to create the perfect swing set fall short and, as a result, he allows comparison to take over. John isn't sure he's got what it takes for fatherhood to begin with but when infertility makes that even harder, he learns that “what it takes” might be different than he imagined.

Latter-day Saint Life

6 Orphaned Refugees and How One Ward Is Helping Them Stay Together As a Family

They were forced from their home in Burundi to live as refugees. Then, after being uprooted to the United States, pneumonia claimed both of their parents. Now, 19-year-old Mugisha Jesus Mare is trying to hold his family together. But he is not alone.

How much time should we spend on social media? Here's what we know from new BYU research and Church leaders

By Emily Linder

Do the virtues of social media outweigh the vices? That is a question asked by academics, religious leaders, and probably each of us as we watch yet another cooking tutorial we will likely never execute.