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Church Invites Members to Join in Special Prayer Event This Weekend

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting its membership to join others across the United States in prayer this weekend for those whose lives have been touched by suicide and those struggling with suicidal behavior and mental illness. September 7–9, 2018, is the National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Life.

Latter-day Saint Life

Family of Slain Bishop Finds Ways to Make His Death a Force for Good

MR says: "This event has really forced us all to rely on our testimony and figure out what faith is and how to use the Atonement properly," says Melisse Myers, sister of Bishop Clay Sannar. "And we have a stronger desire to serve."

Latter-day Saint Life

Wife of Man Who Died in Nutty Putty Cave Shares Why She's Letting Her Husband's Story Be Turned Into a Movie

By LDS Living Staff

Why did the family of the LDS student who died in Nutty Putty caves decide to let his death and story be shared with millions around the world? The answer is beautiful and profound.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Lund shares sweet story of 92-year-old man’s commitment to stacking the chairs

By Emily Linder

Don Gardner might be older than the average deacon, but his commitment to setting up and taking down chairs is touchingly unwavering.

From the Church

Though senior missionaries may miss family, blessings of service are ‘gold,’ says Church leader

By Haley Lundberg

The opportunities for senior missionaries are vast, and more missionaries are needed. Still, there are a lot of misconceptions about this important volunteer work.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Former President of South Korea's Unexpected Reaction When a Mormon Refused a Cocktail in His Throne Room

It was 1980 and a coup d’état had just occurred in South Korea. An official from Washington was sent out to meet with General Chun Doo-Hwan, who now ran the country and would be president for seven years. Chun asked me to facilitate communication at the meeting.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Renlund to Talk Explosives at World's Largest Family History Event (+5 Reasons to Watch It)

What does dynamite have to do with the largest Family History conference in the world? And where else can you see a U of U football player and BYU quarterback promoting the same good cause, all for free?

From the Church

Church Leaders Answer Questions About New Curriculum for Relief Society, Melchizedek Priesthood

The Deseret News recently compiled a number of interviews to help answer questions Church members might have about the new Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood curriculum set to begin in just a few weeks.

SPONSORED: Gospel Helps Substance Abusers Recover at Renaissance Ranch

By Renaissance Ranch, Advertiser

“I felt powerless, alone, and like I had no choice. After 18 years of abusing drugs and alcohol, an honorable mission, temple marriage, and three beautiful children, I overdosed on July 1, 2006. I entered the Ranch on July 6, 2006. My life began to change on that very day. I could feel the presence of something I had once been very familiar with, the Holy Spirit. I began to feel hope and peace…” says David Pinegar, graduate of Renaissance Ranch.

Fun

Jokes from Old Church Magazines So Corny That You Can't Stop Reading

The blog Keepapitchinin recently rifled through a series of old Church magazines and rounded up a number of jokes that are so awfully cheesy, it's hard to turn away. Here are some of our favorites. And, for more LDS humor, check out these great posts: