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Kent and Kathryn Colton: ‘The Temple’ in Washington, DC.

In March, an architectural historian wrote on Twitter, “Is there a building in the US whose siting and form better address the speed and experience of interstate highways than the Washington D.C. Temple? The way it is revealed, perfectly centered, after cresting a hill is really genius move.” The building is so beloved that the area’s evening news simply calls it “the Temple.” For years, the inspiring structure has meant so much to so many—including those who have never been able to go inside. But for the next month, they can. On this week’s episode, we talk with the co-chairs of the Washington D.C. Temple Open House.

Famous Latter-day Saints

James the Mormon Gives Perfect Response After People Slam His Girlfriend for "Immodest" Clothing

By LDS Living Staff

It all started as a simple Instagram photo. James the Mormon posted a picture of himself and his girlfriend—a beautiful woman who was wearing a black shirt that showed her shoulders.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Forgotten Massacre: Church Honors Paiutes Killed by Pioneers

By Danielle B. Wagner

Fear, fed by rumors and confusion, led the pioneers in Circleville, Utah, to kill at least 30 Paiute men, women, and children in an act that, in the long years since, has largely been forgotten. But the Church is working to change that.

Latter-day Saint Life

Glenn Beck's Response to the Florida Massacre & Why It's Something We All Need to Hear

By LDS Living

Following the Florida terrorist shooting that killed 49 and injured another 53 at a gay nightclub in Orlando, many have reacted with misunderstanding and sometimes even hatred in knee-jerk reactions motivated entirely by fear.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Let the Devil Roar": Brigham Young's Surprising Statement After the St. George Temple Dedication

By Casey Paul Griffiths, Susan Easton Black, and Mary Jane Woodger

Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how much you thought you knew, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story from when the St. George Temple was dedicated.

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‘He has descended below it all so that He can lift us above it all’: Watch the Truman Brothers’ 5-Minute Fireside

In LDS Living’s latest 5-minute Fireside, two musicians take the floor to share a message about the Savior in both word and song. Chad and Ben Truman, singer-songwriters known as the Truman Brothers, tell how difficult it was for their family when their aunt passed away from brain cancer, just two months before the birth of her first granddaughter, and amid a worldwide pandemic that prevented many traditional forms grieving. Chad says that experience and other trials in the past year, have brought a line from Doctrine and Covenants 122:7 to his mind often:

Latter-day Saint Life

Huff Post Features LDS Wife: 7 Things My Divorce Taught Me About Marriage

This is something everyone should read. I love these thoughts: "You will find that each day, as the variables of your life change, what you are able to offer will change as well. Marry someone that understands that. . . . Marry someone that is willing to meet you not halfway but where you need them." "Life is about the time that you spend together. It's not about where it's spent."

Latter-day Saint Life

The good, the funny, and the downsides of general conference Twitter

By Morgan Pearson

For over five years, I was responsible for coordinating general conference web coverage. This year, I took a break.