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The Untold Story of Mormons in Missouri: How St. Louisans Defended Latter-Day Saints in the 1830s

When it comes to Latter-day Saints and Missouri in the 1830s, thoughts often go to the infamous 1838 extermination order issued by Governor Lilburn W. Boggs. A less familiar but more redeeming story, however, is that Latter-day Saints had friends on the other side of the state. St. Louisans defended Latter-day Saints, and the city played a key role in their later migration to Utah.

LDS Events Calendar

By LDS Living

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Latter-day Saint Life

President Monson Shares the One Label We Should All Be Proud to Have

By Thomas S. Monson

The following is an excerpt from A Prophet's Voice: Messages from Thomas S. Monson.

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.

Latter-day Saint Life

Do I Wish My Missionary Home? Nah

I understand now that when my son was called to serve a mission, I was too. My mission is to offer support, send uplifting and positive messages from home, and pray for my missionary, his companion, and those he is teaching.

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, May 11-17

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For May 11 through May 17, these are LDS Living’s top hits.

Weekend Family Activity: Hot Chocolate Stand

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

If there’s one thing we love in the wintertime more than people shoveling our sidewalks, it’s people handing out hot chocolate.

Photo Slideshow: A Day in the Life of a Mormon Missionary

While carrying out their mission, Mormon missionaries spend time studying, teaching and spreading their message door-to-door with strangers. See what an average day on a mission looks like for two women called to carry out their mission in Independence, Mo. Photos by Sally Morrow/Religion News Service.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 18: He Was Lost and Is Found

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 15,17

"Bohemian Rhapsody," "Hallelujah": 14 Perfect Responses on Songs the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Should Sing

By LDS Living

Editor's Note: The following responses have been edited for length and clarity.