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3 interesting facts about ‘Come, Thou Fount’ (including the author’s touching backstory)

By Maddie Tolk

For how well-loved this famous hymn is, many people don’t know these inspiring, interesting facts about its history.

Grant and Geri Guinn smile in front of a sign for Montemaggiore Belsito near Palermo, Sicily.

Stories of Faith

Strangers in Italy help mother and son find their long-lost relatives

By Julia Ditto

When Geri and Grant arrived in Europe, they had a goal to find their family. Two miracles helped them find their way.

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Staff Picks: Our favorite books to get your family reading this summer

By LDS Living

For long summer days spent at home, we've rounded up quite the list of books for readers of all ages. Consider this your one-stop for all your family's summer reading. Many of these titles are available on Bookshelf PLUS+ and your whole family can use the same account—which gives you access to listen to and read unlimited books available from Deseret Book!

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‘That they all may be one’: Building bridges of understanding with persons of other faiths

By Robert L. Millet

The Prophet Joseph Smith was a man possessed of great love toward those within the Church, as well as persons from various religious denominations. On one occasion he said: “The inquiry is frequently made of me, ‘Wherein do you differ from others in your religious views?’ In reality and essence, we do not differ so far in our religious views, but that we could all drink into one principle of love. One of the grand fundamental principles of ‘Mormonism’ is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may.”1

Feature Stories

‘One step at a time’: What 1 woman’s escape from the 99th floor of the South Tower on 9/11 can teach the next generation

By Emily Linder

Editor’s note: This article first appeared as the cover story in the September/October 2021 issue of LDS Living magazine.

How One LDS Woman's Work with Foster Kittens Is Reaching Thousands Around the World

By Danielle B. Wagner

Who doesn't love an adorable picture of a fuzzy little kitten? With cat memes all the rage online now, it seems like the internet has an endless supply to feed people's need for a little dose of playful, furry fun.

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9 Ways to Simplify Your Sundays and Improve Sabbath Worship for the New Year

By LDS Living

Let’s face it—sometimes Sundays aren’t as enjoyable or fulfilling as we’d like them to be. Between the stress of getting the family—and yourself—ready for church, preparing lessons, preparing meals, and keeping the kids occupied for the rest of the day, our day of rest can be anything but restful. If you’ve been stuck in a rut, try some of these ideas to help reinvent your Sunday.

LDS Events Calendar

By LDS Living

*This version is edited to reflect the Tuesday, October 16 event at the Washington D.C. Visitors' Center is not a fireside with Mike Reid as previously listed, but is a musical fireside. Mike Reid will visit the Visitors' Center on Sunday, October 21.

Fun

CTR Movies Review: What Parents Should Know About "Mary Poppins Returns" Before Seeing It with Their Families

By Trina Boice

CTR Movies reviews Hollywood films from a Latter-day Saint perspective. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For more join our Facebook group and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Changes in the Church: Are We Missing Blessings by Focusing on the "What" Instead of the "Why"?

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

With so many changes in the Church happening on what feels like a weekly basis, it’s easy to get caught up in the announcements themselves.