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I have been taught that we can make many choices in life, but we cannot choose our final destiny. Our actions do that. -Elder Richard G. Scott

Elder Scott's 21 Principles to Help You Live by the Spirit

By Excerpted from "21 Principles" by Elder Richard G. Scott

Humankind has always benefited from obedience to true principles. The fearless Polynesians in precarious craft crossed an immense ocean for destinations thousands of miles away. That feat was accomplished not by chance but by adherence to sound principles of celestial navigation. They prepared carefully and did not succumb to temptations to deviate from their course or delay en route. In like manner, you and I can be assured of reaching worthy objectives in life by understanding and consistently following correct principles rooted in revealed truth:

Feature Stories

The connection between the titles of ‘Saints’ and the Wentworth Letter you may not have noticed

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the Church

"I Was Falling to My Death": President Nelson Describes Near-Death Experience and What Brought Him Peace

President Nelson told the Argentinian Saints of the unusual tranquility he felt as his plane once spiraled toward the earth and some aboard shouted in fear of what was ahead. The source of his peace, he said, was his faith and the death-transcending power of the Christ-focused worship done in the Church’s temples. The Church teaches that these temple rites connect families together forever.

Latter-day Saint Life

New study proves President Nelson right: Home-centered worship is resulting in stronger family relationships and testimonies

By Julie H. Haupt and Kaylin Cash

Those who pray and study scriptures at home report higher levels of happiness, meaning, and feelings of God’s love in their life, according to a new study from the Wheatley Institution. Highly religious couples—those who attend church and worship regularly at home—also report greater relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and a sense of spousal commitment, kindness, forgiveness, and joint decision-making.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Bonner Family talks about their African American heritage in gospel music

By Danielle Christensen

Anyone who watches The Bonner Family can see straightaway that the performers have natural talent. But what listeners may not know is that the Bonner’s talent doesn’t begin with their generation—it’s a part of their family’s legacy.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Newspaper Editor Charged with Joseph Smith's Murder +3 More Surprising Facts About Joseph Smith and Newspapers of His Day

By Daryl Austin

Every U.S. president has dealt with criticisms from the press of their day. Being able to influence public narratives has often been an important task for any politician or public personality. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, for example, were so concerned with the way the newspaper Gazette of the United States was shaping opinions against their Democratic-Republican Party that they covertly established a partisan editor and newspaper of their own, the National Gazette, to counterattack their rivals in The Federalist Party.

Viral LDS Blogger Shares The Story Behind His Success

By Seth Adam Smith

"Marriage isn't for you. You don't marry to make yourself happy, you marry to make someone else happy."

Fun

5 delicious and healthy recipes to welcome in summer

By Danielle B. Wagner and Six Sisters' Stuff

Whether you’re trying to keep a goal to eat better this year or simply want to find healthy foods that even picky eaters will like, check out some new tasty recipes from Six Sisters’ Stuff.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson: What Happens to Loved Ones Who Die Outside the Church?

By President Russell M. Nelson

The realities of agency and occasional choice to do wrong need to be reckoned with in the passing of some of our youth. Even though their bodies may be mature, their heads are strong and sometimes puerile. Their behavior may be furtive or unfortunate. When those deeds result in disobedience or demise, their parents and loved ones need special consoling.

Latter-day Saint Life

President of the Navajo Nation tours Farmington New Mexico Temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.