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Richard E. Turley Jr.: How I came to write ‘In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H. Oaks’

Youth often choose prominent persons as role models, never really expecting to meet them. I chose such a role model when I was in my teens. His name was Dallin H. Oaks.

Feature Stories

Do Latter-day Saints de-emphasize the importance of Christ’s Crucifixion? John Hilton III weighs in

By John Hilton III

One hot afternoon, I was on a hill overlooking the border between Syria and Israel. As we walked down the hill, we talked about how some Latter-day Saints de-emphasize the importance of Christ’s Crucifixion.

The Maradiaga family holds a canvas of the photo Eduardo took of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple. From left to right: Giselle, Eduardo Enrique, Bryana Giselle, and Eduardo.

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The unique blessings that came from one family’s focus on the temple

By Danielle Christensen

Starting over in a new country is far from easy, but the Maradiaga family soon found a new source of hope by following a prompting to focus—literally—on the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple.

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5 new paintings of the Savior so striking they stopped us in our tracks

By Maddie Tolk

Art makes it easier to sense how personally the Savior loves us. Five artists, each with a distinct style, share how and why they paint Jesus.

13 Clean Fiction Novels to Watch for This Fall

By LDS Living

A call for help draws wizard Alexander Taylor into an adventure that he knows nothing about.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Did Nephi Say an Angel Had Revealed the Name Jesus Christ

By Book of Mormon Central

This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit Book of Mormon Central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our YouTube videos, and follow us on Facebook.

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Here's What's New to Deseret Bookshelf PLUS: 20 Incredible eBooks and Audiobooks to Refresh Your Summer Reading

By LDS Living

Whether it's a long drive to a family reunion or just a momentary reprieve in the day-to-day chaos, summer is the perfect time to grab a book and immerse yourself in good, uplifting literature. And Deseret Bookshelf PLUS has the perfect books to do just that.

Returned Missionary Britain Covey Talks How the Faith of His Ute Teammates, Chaplain Makes Him Better + More

By Trent Toone

More than a year has passed since University of Utah receiver and return specialist Britain Covey returned from his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rancagua, Chile.

Famous Latter-day Saints

"Is There No Blessing for Me?" The Incredible Conversion and Life of Jane Elizabeth Manning James

By Katie Lambert

Shuffling through dirt and mud, stumbling over cold stones that rubbed their skin raw, Jane Elizabeth Manning James and her family inched toward Nauvoo, Illinois, barefoot. It was 1843; James was one of the first black converts to the Church and lived in a time where some people saw her as property first and a human being second.

9 stories you might not have heard about the Nauvoo Temple(s)

By Jannalee Sandau

Many of the stories about this beloved temple are familiar, but here are some lesser-known but just as inspiring stories about the original and present-day Nauvoo temples.