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

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.

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.

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.”

Latter-day Saint Life

What a Stranger's Prayer in an Emergency Room Taught One Latter-day Saint Dad About Miracles

By Nate Checketts

The following has been published in full with permission from Nate Checketts.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Boy Kidnapped in India and Raised LDS in America Miraculously Found His Way Home After Nearly 20 Years

By Jamie Armstrong

Kidnapped from his village in India and sold to a Christian orphanage. Adopted and raised in Utah by a loving LDS couple who was told his parents were dead. Taj Rowland’s incredible journey is filled with twists and turns that would rival a blockbuster movie. And just when he had given up hope of ever seeing his birth family again, the Lord led him down a path that would defy all odds and guide him back home.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 25: "Let Everything That Hath Breath Praise the Lord"

By Ted L. Gibbons

The book of Psalms is, among other things, a collection of Israelite hymns. It is the longest book of the Bible and is filled with testimony and doctrine.

21 eBooks Under $5 from Deseret Book

Save yourself a trip to the library with these 21 eBooks under $5! Below you'll find inspirational and gospel-oriented books that will strengthen your faith as well as fantasy and fiction books that will stretch your imagination.

Feature Stories

The Boston boys: How a call to serve inner-city youth changed a group of graduate students forever

By Morgan Pearson

General Authority Seventy Elder Clark G. Gilbert still remembers the first time he received a testimony of the restored Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Joseph Smith's last dreams and other prophetic dreams from his life

By Mary Jane Woodger, Ken Alford, and Craig Manscill

This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2019 and is being shared again in honor of Joseph Smith's birthday.

Feature Stories

A promise or invitation from each April 2021 general conference talk

Take a look back at the messages from April general conference as we get ready for another uplifting weekend soon.