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8 Profound Epitaphs of Well-Known Latter-day Saints

We have learned about them in Sunday School, seminary, and through historic documents—courageous, righteous men and women who helped build the early Church. What did these faithful Latter-day Saints choose to have written on their gravestones when their mortal life was over? Here are eight epitaphs of well-known Latter-day Saints.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saint Finalists on "World of Dance": "We Definitely Could Not Have Made It This Far Without Christ"

By LDS Living

Eighteen-year-old Charity Anderson and Andres Peñate have won the hearts of viewers all over the country during their stint on World of Dance. After makinghistory with the first perfect score on the show earlier this season and then winning the junior division of World of Dance last week despite Anderson breaking her toe, the duo went on to compete in the show's finale for the $1 million prize. With a combined average score of 94.3, the pair took third while The Lab won the coveted grand prize.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Fortune" Features How One LDS Executive Keeps the Sabbath Holy

Fortune magazine last year shared an article written by Liz Wiseman, Latter-day Saint and president of Wiseman Group. In it, she shares why it is so important to take this one day of the week to unwind, shut out the world, and focus on faith. This advice is important to remember, especially considering the Church's new social media campaign, #HisDay, where they've encouraged families to share what unique things they do to celebrate the Lord's holy day.

Latter-day Saint Life

Tom Christofferson to Join LDS Living for Live Q&A, Discuss Finding Unity in the Gospel

By LDS Living

This month, the LDS Living Book Club has been reading Tom Christofferson’s, That We May Be One, in which he shares his perspective on faith and family as a gay Latter-day Saint. Over our Instagram discussions, many readers have come together to share insights obtained by reading That We May Be One. We have been overwhelmed with positive support for Tom, enjoyment of the book, and testimonies of how Tom’s story has inspired many to be more empathetic toward one another.

Fun

Australian Youth Among the First 11-Year-Olds in the World to Perform Baptisms for the Dead

With the desire to strengthen children and youth, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced changes that allow eligible 11-year-olds to complete proxy baptisms in temples beginning January of the year they turn twelve.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?" A Touching Moment Calee Reed Shared with the Boy Who Would Become Her Son

He looked up and whispered, "Do you know where my Mommy is . . . ?" My mama-heart wrenched inside of my chest as I said, "Yeah, buddy. . . She's in heaven." We sat in silence for a moment. "Do you know who she's with?" I whispered.

Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Soaking Up Scripture Study

By Emily Linder

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

Fun

Latter-day Saint Movie Review: T.C. Christensen’s "The Fighting Preacher" Is a Knockout

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

A Latter-day Saint boxer and his wife are called to take care of the farm of the Prophet Joseph Smith 80 years after the faith left Palmyra, New York. Met with aggressive persecution and bigotry by the locals, he tries to change things with his fists, but his wife sees that the hand of friendship and kindness is what is needed.

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Latter-day Saint Life

MLB legend, Latter-day Saint Dale Murphy throws first pitch at Braves game

By Haley Lundberg

The game's commentator called Murphy “one of the all-time greats.” He joined the Church in 1975 during his career playing Major League Baseball.

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.