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9/11 Messages from Prophets We Need Today More Than Ever

The messages and stories Church leaders shared in the wake of the devastation on 9/11 are ones we can apply in times of division, darkness, and even in times of prosperity. They are messages to live by that remind us what is most important in a world filled with death, destruction, hate, and also love.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Mountain Meadows Massacre: 5 things every Latter-day Saint should know

By Jeff Hampton

On September 11th, 1857, a group of Latter-day Saint militiamen persuaded a band of passing emigrants to march down a trail in Mountain Meadows, Utah. Under the pretense of protection and following the orders of their local Church leaders, these militiamen proceeded to execute 120 men, women, and children.

Latter-day Saint Life

What Does an Ancient Book About Enoch Have to Do with Lehi’s Dream?

By Book of Mormon Central

This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit Book of Mormon Central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our YouTube videos, and follow us on Facebook.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormons in the Civil War: Their Own Cavalry + More Fascinating Facts

By Jannalee Sandau

Known as the bloodiest war in American history, the Civil War affected hundreds of thousands of lives. And even though they were removed from the main body of the United States, the Latter-day Saints living in Utah were not immune from all of its consequences. In fact, the Civil War was the first military conflict in which there were members of the Church on both sides, and the first American conflict in which a Latter-day Saint died from wounds received in battle.

Fun

5 Mormons You Didn't Know Were Child Actors

By Katie Lambert

From Dean Jagger to Marie Windsor and Donny Osmond to Gladys Knight, Mormons have shined throughout their careers in the entertainment industry.

Latter-day Saint Life

Countdown to Conference: Ignite your momentum by following President Nelson’s counsel

In the most recent general conference, President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the importance of maintaining spiritual momentum. This calendar of activities will help you and your family follow his counsel over the next four weeks.

Latter-day Saint Life

Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: I’m Divorced and Chastity Is More Difficult Than Before I Was Married

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

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What I hope I’ll say when my daughter asks me about her place in the Church

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Why the Three Witnesses left the Church, why two came back, and how, despite never coming back, David Whitmer stood by his testimony even at his gravesite

In a talk given in the May 1999 general conference, President Dallin H. Oaks said of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon:

Feature Stories

Former Utah governor Mike Leavitt is ready for day 1 as president—of the Tabernacle Choir

By Danielle Christensen

When former Utah governor Mike Leavitt got a phone call from the office of President Russell M. Nelson asking if they could meet, he of course automatically said yes.