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Elder Andersen Receives Humanitarian Award

Latter-day Saints cannot separate their profession from their faith; they must find ways to integrate the two, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve said during the Collegium Aesculapium fall meeting.

Non-member praises LDS youth

I don’t know much about Mormon beliefs, and I certainly don’t understand the prejudices against Mormons, but I do know one thing: Children of the Mormon faith are great kids.

Feature Stories

She’s played with members of AC/DC and the Killers. How faith helped this teen drum her way to Harvard

By Emily Linder

Not many 17-year-olds can shred on a drum set the way Sofia Detjen does. Between her musical prowess and faith in God, this Harvard-Berklee–bound teenager’s tempo is hard to beat.

Famous Latter-day Saints

10 famous Latter-day Saints who served missions (and where)

By Jeff Hampton

The prominence of being a celebrity might be taxing at times, but it does provide a unique opportunity for people to publicly share and stand up for their beliefs.

Latter-day Saint Life

How much do we know about the spirit world? Here’s what prophets and scriptures have taught

By Danielle Christensen

There’s a lot to learn about the spirit world—don’t miss these insights on the topic from seminary and institute teacher Curtis L. Jacobs.

Latter-day Saint Life

What JFK, Abraham Lincoln + 9 other US presidents had to say about Latter-day Saints

By Katie Lambert

Latter-day Saints have left a profound mark on history, and their influence has been felt around the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

Best of 2016: 12 Books to Add to Your Reading List

By LDS Living

Kick off the new year with some great reads, including these top books from 2016. Below you'll find books by LDS authors that will strengthen your faith and wise counsel from our apostles and leaders.

Elder and Sister Holland's Touching Message to Mothers

By Jeffrey R. Holland

As Mother's Day approaches, Elder and Sister Holland remind us that the influence of a righteous mother in the lives of her children is more important than ever. Here is what they have to say in their new book, To Mothers: Carrying the Torch of Faith and Family,about the sacred responsibility of mothers in the latter days:

The gunslinging general authority who went to prison on the Prophet’s orders: 7 amazing facts about Porter Rockwell

By Danielle B. Wagner

A notorious gunslinger, wanted man, and devout Church member, Orrin Porter Rockwell led a life of paradox. His lethal accuracy with a shotgun and policy to “always shoot first … That way they know you’re armed” made his time as a lawman controversial at best. Charged with murder or attempted murder on three occasions, Porter was acquitted twice and died before the last charge could come to courts. Despite his rough-and-tumble attitude, Porter Rockwell remained unshakably faithful to the Church and its leaders until his death in June 1878, serving as a body guard to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. The incongruities and myths surrounding Rockwell’s life have drawn the fascination of Mormons and non-Mormons alike. But here are a few curious tidbits you might not have known about Orrin Porter Rockwell.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Parenting Lessons from the Stripling Warriors' Mothers

By Debbie Bowen

As I happily went about my work one day, my precocious, energetic 6-year-old son bounded into the room and declared cavalierly, “I am going to choose the wrong.” Alarms sounded in my head! What could have prompted such an unexpected decision?