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LDS Dad Elder Holland Spoke About in Conference Writes Heartbreaking Letter to Dead Son

By LDS Living Staff

Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this incredible Facebook post.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elijah, Moses + 6 More Times People Were Translated by God

By Jay A. Parry and Larry E. Morris

We know from the scriptures that there were people who did not "taste of death" or who were "taken up by the spirit." But what does it really mean to be translated?

Latter-day Saint Life

“Elder Bednar, I Do Not Want to Die": The Unexpected Question Elder Bednar Asked a Man He Blessed

In a 2016 Liahona article, Elder David A. Bednar told a powerful story of John, a Latter-day Saint who received devastating news at 23 years old, just three weeks after his temple marriage. He was diagnosed with bone cancer.

A Knock on the Door That Changed the Life of a Recovering Alcoholic and Inactive Latter-day Saint

By Jason F. Wright

It’s not a movie plot, though it sure sounds like one. During World War II, John “Clele” Fletcher was told he’d never pass the physical and fulfill his deep desire to join the fight. Still, that didn’t stop him from trying.

From the Church

Church Updates Statement, Says Second Missionary Made Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Former MTC President

On March 23, the Church updated its statement about a former Church mission president who committed sexual assault:

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (April 25 - May 1)

By LDS Living

Elder Scott was released from the hospital, according to a new update from the Church. "Elder Richard G. Scott, who was recently hospitalized with gastrointestinal bleeding, has been released from the hospital this afternoon and is recuperating at home."

Lesson Helps

FHE: Commandments

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk:

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Holland: How We Can Love & Help Members Struggling with Same-Gender Attraction

The Church and its leaders has always been clear and firm on their stance: they love LGBT Church members and want to do all they can to support them as they strive to live the gospel. They also want them to find the fulness of joy and light the gospel can bring into their lives, and they encourage all Latter-day Saints to reach out, to uplift, and to love so that those struggling can find a place of comfort and acceptance within the Church.

LDS Living Week In Review: 5 Must-Read Stories June 20 - 26

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (June 20 - 26)

By LDS Living

In a 5-4 decision that was publicized Friday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States of America made its decision in favor of same-sex marriage. This ruling will effectively make same-sex marriage legal throughout the country.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Fourth Article of Faith

By LDS Living

13 Weeks of FHE