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Meet Sister Tracy Y. Browning—the first Black woman to serve in a general presidency

“I am a daughter of God, one of his Black daughters, and because I’m Black, I’ve had very specific cultural experiences that influence my perspective, my leadership, and my faith.”

Sponsored: From the Valley of Lemuel to Utah Valley

By Richard Whaley

George Potter’s long journey from the Valley of Lemuel to Utah started in 1995 when Craig Thorsted and George located the real Mount Sinai in Arabia. The following day while retracing the saga of Moses, they came upon an amazing valley with a small river of continually flowing water exactly a three-day camel ride into the wilderness (1 Nephi 2:6). George immediately recognized that this must be the Valley of Lemuel. Subsequent visits to the valley proved that the small river and valley contain all the attributes of the valley that Nephi described.

‘Faith is much bigger than football’: Why BYU and Boise State prayed together on the field after last week’s game

By Danielle Christensen

The big rivalry game between Brigham Young University and Boise State University was over, and Pastor Mark Thornton, the Idaho team’s chaplain, approached head coach Kalani Sitake to let him know their team was about to pray.

Entertain your entire family with these 4 summer events

Looking for something exciting to do with your family this summer? From new movies to a cool Latter-day Saint virtual concert series, Deseret Book has plenty of wholesome entertainment options to help you enjoy this beautiful time of year. Check out one of these four summertime entertainment events, perfect for families of all ages and sizes!

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Quotes from New York Times, NPR, Washington Post honoring ‘Candy Bomber’ Gail Halverson after his passing

By Haley Lundberg

News outlets and leaders alike—both in his native Utah and those he blessed across the ocean in Germany—shared their love and appreciation for Gail Halvorsen’s life and legacy.

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Have We Gotten the Date of Jesus' Death Wrong All Along?

Check out these interesting findings from an LDS archeologist who recently published his theory in BYU Studies Quarterly. For another perspective, check out "Dating the First Easter" or check out James E. Talmage'sJesus the Christ where he examines multiple theories of the timing of events in Christ's life.

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Special Deseret Book Event to Honor the 175th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith

On Friday, June 21, the Deseret Book flagship store at 45 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, will be hosting a special event from noon to 1 p.m. to commemorate the martyrdom. Join us in person or watch the live stream on LDS Living's or Deseret Book's Facebook pages!

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One Latter-day Saint Sibling Goes Home, Another Advances on "So You Think You Can Dance"

By LDS Living

Despite receiving glowing praise from the judges, both of the Sosa siblings found themselves in the bottom four of So You Think You Can Dance this week.

The Force Is Strong with the Tabernacle Choir’s New Song “Duel of the Fates”

By Lindsey Williams

A new song from the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square transports listeners to a galaxy far, far away.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 21: "Faith and Testimony"

By Kelly Merrill

The gospel of Christ is learned on at least two levels. First, there is the intellectual learning. This includes what we learn from books and from conversations with others. Most of us live for years on this level. Second, there is the spiritual awakening. When we begin to yearn for better understanding, and we begin to apply the principles of faith, this is when the Spirit enters the picture, and we begin to see things in a whole new light.