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How One Talk by Elder Holland Helped a Hiker Deep in the Forests of Madagascar

On this week’s episode of This is the Gospel, Elizabeth Elizabeth finds herself with the precarious situation of an infected foot while hiking in the depths of the Madagascar forest. In dire need of heavenly power, an unlikely source of inspiration prompts Elizabeth to realize that she just needs to ask for a miracle.

Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: How Can I Keep My Family Sane Under COVID-19 Quarantine?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.

Was Jesus Born in December After All? (What Prophets and Apostles Have Said)

By Jeffrey R. Chadwick

It's likely that you've heard at least once in your life that Jesus was born on April 6. But is that really a true doctrine? How do we know?

Looking back and looking forward: Learn from these inspiring messages by Church leaders this week

By LDS Living

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

Podcasts

4 questions to answer from this week's 'Come, Follow Me' to be ready for war against the adversary

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

Latter-day Saint Life

The importance of names and how the name of the Church changed over time

By Jannalee Sandau

This article was originally shared on LDS Living in 2017 and has been updated to reflect additional recent counsel.

3 tips about spiritual preparation from BYU Education Week that can apply to anyone

By Valerie Russell

During October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson encouraged all to prepare spiritually and temporally for times ahead. He said:

From the Church

18 powerful quotes on temple worship during the pandemic from the Phase 3 announcement

By LDS Living

On Monday, December 7, the Church announced that some temples would soon begin Phase 3. Included in the announcement were three videos from Elders Dale G. Renlund, David A. Bednar, and Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The videos shared powerful teachings about loving one’s neighbor, the blessings of temple worship, and adapting to pandemic circumstances. President Russell M. Nelson also posted about the announcement on Facebook promising miracles to those who make sacrifices and worship in His temples.

From the Church

Elder Cook’s 5 principles to strengthen faith; Elder Kearon speaks on being peacemakers in public discourse

By Lindsey Williams

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week. Find summaries of remarks below or use the menu to jump to a specific section.

Feature Stories

What the low water levels at Lake Powell taught me about Moses, dry ground, and God’s thoroughness

By Emily Linder

The ground I was walking on in southern Utah had been baking in the sun for months and it still wasn’t dry, but Moses and his people were able to walk through almost immediately?