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The Forgotten Witness of the Book of Mormon Who Refused to Deny His Faith Even Under Threat of Death

When modern Latter-day Saints think of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, it’s likely that the men whose names most commonly come to mind are Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer — the “Three Witnesses.” And, because seven of the “Eight Witnesses” were surnamed either “Whitmer” or “Smith,” we tend to hear a little bit about them, as well.

Feature Stories

How these 8 Latter-day Saint Olympians competing in Tokyo have shared their faith online

By Haley Lundberg

Athletes from around the globe are getting ready for the experience of a lifetime over the coming weeks—competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Here are just a few examples of these incredible athletes sharing their beliefs with the world.

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Latter-day Saint Life

What was the African American spiritual in the Friend to Friend broadcast?

By Haley Lundberg

Saturday's broadcast for Primary children featured a song that might be more familiar to other Christian faiths.

Man,Holding,And,Reading,The,Scriptures,With,A,Green,Tree

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Why building your faith on spiritual, not physical, evidence is essential

By Jamie L. Jensen and Seth M. Bybee

These foundational spiritual principles may help you develop an unshaken testimony.

Latter-day Saint Life

Missionary Work in the "Land of Smiles": A Look at the Church in Thailand

By Phillip Price

The first Mormon missionary in Thailand was Elder Elam Luddington, sent by Brigham Young in 1854. It was an exciting but short-lived expansion of the gospel into another part of the world—Elder Luddington struggled with the language and returned to Utah only four months after his arrival in Thailand. Latter-day Saints wouldn’t return to the Southeast Asian country until the Vietnam War years, when LDS servicemen and their families entered Thailand.

Planting the seeds of self-reliance

Many Church members live in apartments or small homes with no yard space for a garden plot. Others live in dry regions where the soil is barren. Some feel that they do not have the time or financial means to grow their own food. Yet with faith, diligence, patience, and a little creativity, anyone can succeed in gardening.

From the Church

November 2015 Visiting Teaching Message: General Conference

By LDS Living

Prayerfully study General Conference material and seek to know what to share. How will the messages increase your faith in the Savior and bless those you watch over through visiting teaching? For more information, go to reliefsociety.lds.org.

46: “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” (Ether 12–15)

Do you have a favorite, go-to scripture for when things get tough? Maybe it’s just a line or a verse that seems to bring you peace no matter what? In this week’s lesson, we’ll be studying Ether 12–15, which are arguably the least peaceful narratives in the Book of Mormon. But hidden in these sad tales of bloodshed and chaos could be verses that brought Joseph Smith’s brother Hyrum peace during his final days and may bring peace to our lives as well.

Help for Life Challenges

What I’ve learned about discipleship from my friends and family who have experienced divorce

By Kristen Howey Dimick

“In one way or another, divorce touches most families in the church,” said President Oaks, and isn’t that the hard truth?

Podcasts

How one Latter-day Saint mother chose to lean in and put Moroni’s promise to the test

Jess Kettle grew up in the Church. She always found joy in her faith and loved being a member, but when people she loved and trusted began to turn away from the Church, she began to experience anxiety regarding her faith. A young mother, she decided to go for a drive one night after her kids were in bed.