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Struggling to explain why we should trust prophets? Sheri Dew’s 6 answers to help

By Sheri L. Dew

Sheri Dew asks and answers 6 questions to explain who prophets are and why we can trust them.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Are Stake Presidents Chosen? Gerald Lund Provides Touching Insights Into the Process of Revelation

By Gerald N. Lund

One of the most challenging (and intimidating) things that General Authorities and Area Seventies are asked to do is to choose a new stake presidency during the creation of a stake or the reorganization of an existing stake presidency. It involves visiting a stake where typically the authority doesn't know any of the leadership personally. Even more challenging, the General Authority is often assigned to go to a country where he does not speak the language and has to do everything through translators. Yet in a period that lasts no more than about twelve hours, a decision must be made that is in harmony with the Lord's will.

Common Ground: Latter-day Saints & the Religions of the World

By Roger Keller

As we begin to learn more of selected religions of the world, we should remember that every person who has ever lived on this earth was and is a child of God. God loves each child and knows what each needs in his or her earthly experiences to bring them back to Him. He has given each, along with agency, the guidance he or she needs through scripture and inspiration.

Podcasts

Why Does a Woman Symbolize the Great and Abominable Church and 3 Other Questions from 1 Nephi 11–15

By Tamara Uzelac Hall

Editor’s Note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of LDS Living’s newest podcast, “Sunday on Monday,” a weekly podcast focused on Come, Follow Me that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are four questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 22: "The Lord Looketh on the Heart"

By Ted L. Gibbons

I was reading the Book of Mormon once when a familiar passage was clarified. The passage from Mormon 7 teaches:

Why We'll Never Be Prepared for What's Next—And That's Okay

By Zack Oates

A few years ago I signed up for a marathon.

Latter-day Saint Life

Photos: LDS Artist Heads Up "the Most Spectacular Stained Glass Windows Made in Past Century"

By Danielle B. Wagner

Twelve years of work. Over 60,000 pieces of hand-crafted and hand-painted glass. Eighty panes 10 feet high and 200 feet in length.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Uchtdorf’s surprising message about refugees + his story of becoming one—twice

By Danielle B. Wagner

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf was a refugee twice in his life, once as a 4-year-old boy fleeing Czechoslovakia with his family during World War II and later as an 11-year-old escaping from East Germany with his family after the turmoil following the war.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Runner Overcomes Paralysis, Places 4th in Boston Marathon

By LDS Living Staff

For LDS marathon runner Wendy Garrett, being able to walk a mile is a miracle, let alone run 26.2.

Fun

12 romantic (and clean!) novels you won’t want to miss

If you're looking for a romantic novel, we've got you covered with stories that will remind you what falling in love feels like, but won't leave you blushing.