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Latter-day Saint Life

Keep calm, renovate a cabin—newlyweds rely on (and share) their faith in new reality show ‘Cabin Wars’

By Maddie Tolk

When Jessica and Jeremy Rock competed in a new reality series, they had opportunities to share the gospel and strengthen their own foundation.

Latter-day Saint Life

"You Are Not to Die!": When President Nelson Helped Save the Life of a Future Prophet

By Spencer J. Condie

In 1971, the then-president of the Quorum of the Twelve, Spencer W. Kimball, shared with President Russell M. Nelson that he was experiencing chest pain. After performing a selective coronary arteriogram on October 9, 1971, President Nelson found President Kimball was suffering from severe aortic valve disease. President Nelson then met with President Kimball, explaining that because of the nature of the disease, surgery was a very risky option but would correct President Kimball's heart. The following is an excerpt from Russell M. Nelson: Father, Surgeon, Apostle and details the miracle that followed.

Sister Eubank Gives "Masterpiece" Talk You Don't Want to Miss at Center for Latter-day Saint Arts Event

By Morgan Pearson

It was only fitting that Sister Sharon Eubank based her remarks at the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts Dallas event, “The Better Part: Women, Art, Faith,” on a quote by a little-known California watercolorist named Larry Brullo. He said, “First, one seeks to become an artist by training the hand. Then one finds it is the eye that needs improving. Later one learns it is the mind that wants developing, only to find that the ultimate quest of the artist is in the spirit.”

Famous Latter-day Saints

Family of Latter-day Saint YouTuber King of Random Who Passed Away Bears Powerful Testimony

By Emily Linder

The tragic death of Latter-day Saint YouTube sensation Grant Thompson has been reported by major news outlets including The New York Times, CNN, BuzzFeed News, The Washington Post, and more. With 11 million subscribers and billions of views on his videos, it is no surprise that Grant’s unexpected death has caused a stir. As these reporters review the highlights of his life, however, many are failing to mention what Grant may have considered his greatest accomplishment: his role as a husband and father in the gospel.

Feature Stories

Cancer kept him from a mission, but his family plans to carry on Kyle’s legacy of testifying of Christ

By Emily Linder

Kirk knew from his son’s labored, rattling breaths that his battle with cancer was nearly over. But Kirk also knew that Kyle's testimony and legacy would live on.

Elder Rasband and How He Saw God's Works Manifested Through Suffering and the Life of His Grandson

By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Little Paxton, our grandson, was born with a very rare chromosomal deletion, a genetic disorder that distinguishes him, literally, as one in hundreds of millions. For our daughter and her husband, an uncharted, life-changing journey began when Paxton was born. This experience has become a crucible for learning special lessons tied to the eternities.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Powerful Testimonies Each Apostle Bore This General Conference

By Lindsey Miller

This general conference was incredible. We heard so many inspired messages and each talk was a reminder that Jesus Christ lives and this is His church. I was especially touched by the testimonies of the apostles and members of the First Presidency.

Latter-day Saint Life

"You Are My People": Inactive Gay Mormon Shares Powerful Insights After Attending Church for the First Time in Years

By John Bonner, Illustrations by Maki Yamaguchi

I went to an LDS church service yesterday for the first time in years.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 8: "Taking the Gospel to All the World"

By Kelly Merrill

This is not your standard missionary lesson. Most missionary lessons rely heavily on scriptures from the New Testament or the Doctrine and Covenants where our missionary duties as members of the Church are outlined. President Hunter’s approach to missionary work takes a whole different approach.