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LDS artist James C. Christensen explains spiritual themes in his works

With every stroke of his brush, James C. Christensen is fast becoming one of the world’s most beloved artists. Best known for his whimsical paintings of “poofy guys” and floating fishes, flying boats and flying pigs, Christensen captivates his audience with his fascinating realm of make-believe. And while most people are enchanted with his paintings at first glance, if they look a little closer, they can usually learn a few eternal principles as well.

Latter-day Saint Life

Jesus wept, and so can I: Why we don’t always have to be happy

By Julieann Selden

“I concluded that I was doing it all wrong. I had this challenging trial, dramatic enough to describe in firesides and stake conference, but my response was far from inspiring. Who would be inspired by this puddle of tears?”

Latter-day Saint Life

Batchlor Johnson IV: How the path of discipleship brings me confidence and freedom

By Batchlor Johnson IV

“My journey of trying to be the best disciple I can be has given me the confidence and the freedom to live at my best unapologetically.”

Elder Dale G. Renlund and Sister Ruth Lybbert Renlund walk hand in hand in Temple Square.

Follow the Prophets

The prayer that brought Elder Renlund peace during his wife’s cancer treatments

By Maddie Tolk

“During Ruth’s first hospitalization, I felt crushed and found it difficult to pray,” Elder Renlund said.

Help for Life Challenges

4 stories from scripture that teach us how to create a Christ-centered home

By Taylor Ricks Mele

The homes we read about in ancient scripture are full of inspiration for today. Here are four stories with beautifully modern takeaways.

Help for Life Challenges

The spiritual power of righteous complaining

By Whitney Owens Hemsath

“In Primary, we sang about how ‘no one likes a frowning face.’ So I used to think that if I wanted to be righteous, I needed to be happy no matter what.”

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Faith of an LDS Mother Helped Save Her Unborn Child and Helped Her Rediscover Her Relationship with God

By Emily Belle Freeman

I am seventeen weeks pregnant when the complications begin. This is our fourth baby, so I recognize the contractions immediately when they start. For three days and three nights I time the constant rhythm and I worry. There have been complications with every pregnancy—with each of the three babies we held on to before this pregnancy, and with each of the pregnancies we lost. I know what these contractions mean. The chance of loss, the months of bed rest ahead. We have been through this before.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 9: "The Precious Gift of Testimony"

By Kelly Merrill

Think about the universal nature of testimony. You may live in a big city, complete with cultural centers and every convenience money can buy. Then again, you may live in the desert among vagabonds who travel from place to place with only the clothes on your back and a few tools and supplies. You may live in a jungle, eating off the land, or you may live in the frozen north.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 23: "No Less Serviceable"

By Kelly Merrill

The object of this lesson is to show us the reality that most people, though never famous or wildly influential, are “no less serviceable” in the eyes of the Lord. His expectations for us do not extend beyond our immediate circle of family and friends. As long as we are covenant making, covenant keeping folks, who look to the Lord, we will have earned our Father’s praise.

Famous Latter-day Saints

How a Hollywood Fashion Designer Stood for Her Faith + Helped Shape Modern Temple Garments

By Susan Easton Black and Mary Jane Woodger

Did you know Rosie Marie Reid used her fashion popularity to raise funds for the Los Angeles California Temple? When the Church was building the Los Angeles California Temple, Rose Marie wanted to help as much as she could. She designed a beautiful one-piece white swimsuit that was covered in hand-sewn sequins. And which hands sewed most of that sequins on? Relief Society sisters that Rose Marie enlisted to help. All the proceeds of this particular swimsuit went directly to help build the Los Angeles California Temple in the 1950s.