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“This is a salvific sisterhood, and when men and women on a general and a local level understand this, we understand the role of Emma Smith in concert with her prophet husband.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Holland: "God Is Taking Us on a Soul-Stirring Journey We Can Scarcely Imagine"

What a thrilling time it is to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! When I think about recent developments in the Lord’s kingdom, it seems obvious that God is taking us on a soul-stirring journey with hills and vales and vistas so stunning we can scarcely imagine them until we climb a little higher and there they are before us.

From the Church

First Presidency Announces Changes in Policies Impacting LGBTQ Members and Their Children

At this wonderful general conference time, it is our privilege to bring together senior leaders of the Church from around the world to provide instruction and to unify our effort to bring God’s children closer to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This morning in a leadership session the First Presidency provided instruction on several important topics. We are pleased to share with our members and friends some very positive messages from that meeting.

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Prophet Joseph Told a US President Is the Most Unique Feature of the Church

By Robert L. Millet

In December 1839 the Prophet Joseph Smith and Elias Higbee traveled to Washington D.C., to seek redress from the government for the losses suffered by the persecuted and beleaguered Latter-day Saints. In their meeting with President Martin Van Buren, Joseph recorded that the president “interrogated us wherein we differed in our religion from the other religions of the day.” If you had been in the room and had been asked to respond to President Van Buren’s question, how would you have answered?

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Was the "Miracle of the Gulls" Exaggerated? LDS Historians Explain

By Trent Toone

Visitors walking near the Assembly Hall at Temple Square will likely see the golden statue featuring two seagulls, wings spread and perched atop a granite column standing 30 feet tall.

Fun

10 delicious recipes for your Thanksgiving leftovers

Try these 10 mouthwatering recipes for your leftover turkey, ham, cranberries, potatoes, and pumpkin.

12 Romantic (and Clean!) Novels You'll Fall in Love With

By LDS Living

As heiress of Rosings Park, Anne de Bourgh's domineering mother is bent on securing her a suitable match, while Anne herself is far more concerned with sketching the flora and fauna of the lovely sea town. It is in pursuit of artistic inspiration among the flowers that Anne becomes acquainted with Mr. Owen Talbot, a charming man with whom Anne feels an immediate connection, despite their differing stations.

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Jon Huntsman's 5 "F's" of Success

By LDS Living

Former Utah governor, former U.S. Ambassador to China, and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman Jr. spoke openly of his successes and failures at the Utah State University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Lesson Helps

Young Men Lesson 11: Faith Sufficient to Obtain Eternal Life

Manual 3; Supplement from "The Way of the Disciple" by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Famous Latter-day Saints

Mormon Athlete and Mom Hurdles Towards European Championship

By Carly M. Springer

Swedish-born Mormon track star Fatima Dedrickson had it all—four years of competition with BYU under her belt, a temple marriage, and a baby on the way. But after her son, Noah, was born in 2013, Dedrickson felt that continuing in sports wouldn't be an option. But thanks to a supportive husband, a lot of faith, and a passion for the sport, Dedrickson overcame her concerns and was back on the track within a month of becoming a mother.