Search - LDS Living

D&C Lesson 7: "The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel"

INTRODUCTION:

12: “God Meant It unto Good” (Genesis 42–50)

Have you ever had a dream in the middle of the night that actually came true later? Or have you had dreams you're grateful never materialized because they were so strange or embarrassing? Well, whether they were his own or came to others, dreams played an important role in the life of Joseph of Egypt. In this week's lesson, we'll study Genesis 42–50 and read about how some of this prophet's dreams actually came true and discover how they changed the house of Israel forever.

Famous Latter-day Saints

9 TV Shows That Starred Mormons

By LDS Living

When it comes to TV shows, everyone has their own opinions. While some people prefer reality TV and others prefer fictional dramas, TV shows are as various as viewers' opinions. Ranging from talk and variety shows to family dramas, here are 9 TV shows that featured members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the main stars:

Book of Mormon Lesson 28: "The Word Is in Christ unto Salvation"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Alma 32-35

7: "O How Great the Plan of Our God!" (Feb. 10–Feb. 16)

When you were a kid, were you ever afraid of monsters? Maybe you still peak under the bed or in your closets just to be sure nothing is lurking there? In this week’s Sunday on Monday study group, we're digging into 2 Nephi 6–10 to talk about THE monster—death and hell—and it's pretty scary. But don’t worry, we’re also going to share how to defeat this monster through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Find full episodes of the Sunday on Monday study group here. Start your free trial of Deseret Bookshelf PLUS+ here.

Latter-day Saint Life

One Dangerous Problem with Near-Death Experiences and What Role They Should Play in Faith

By Taylor Halverson

There has been an undercurrent of interest among some Church members in the past decade or so about some highly publicized near-death experiences. What do the scriptures teach us about the purpose of near-death experiences?

Famous Latter-day Saints

Mormon Named CMT’s “Next Women of Country” Shares Her Faith, Gets Praised by Marie Osmond: "She Flat Out Inspires Me"

By Yvonne Liu

Named one of Country Music Television’s “Next Women of Country” for 2018 and listed among the “2018 Artists to Watch,” 20-year-old country singer Abby Anderson is not only a rising country star, she is also an active believer in Christ and in the LDS faith.

Bonus: Jeff Benedict: Through a Journalist’s Eyes

Steve Young, Dave Checketts, Jabari Parker, Clayton Christensen, Spencer Hadley, Gary Crittenden and Kyle Van Noy. These are just a few of the Latter-day Saints Jeff Benedict has profiled during his career as a journalist. On today’s episode, we talk with Jeff about what these people and their stories have meant to him and why he is grateful for a job that has allowed him to spend time seeing the world through a unique lens.

CHAPTERS: What is Truth? by Aaron Franklin

We have been given the gift of curiosity and discovery, and something all of us as Latter-day Saints share is the desire to know truth. It started with Joseph Smith asking that very question, and perhaps we've all had our sacred grove moments. If you've found yourself asking, “what is truth? How do we cut through the noise of the world and the many “untruths” that are out there and find the true peace and rest that comes from placing Christ at the center of all our seeking?" You're not alone.

Latter-day Saint Life

How to Respond to Insults and Irritations in a Christlike Way

By Scott Livingston

This may sound familiar. It’s a Monday afternoon. Your teenager just walked in the door with a freight-train size chip on her shoulder because, apparently, “no one in the entire universe” likes her. Somehow this is your fault.