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Why Not Receiving an Answer to Your Prayers Is Actually a Proof of Miracles

The following story originally ran on LDS Living in 2017.

36: “Ye Are the Body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 8–13)

Charity never fails—now that’s a powerful promise. And it’s a truth that can especially be helpful to remember when you are unsure how to move forward. This week, we will read what Paul taught the Saints about charity’s power in 1 Corinthians 8–13. And perhaps one of the most important takeaways is this: we all have a place in Christ’s church, and charity is how we will help everyone feel just how much they belong.

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Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Paralympian Lives Fearlessly, Sacrifices to Compete in Rio

By Katharine Lyon

With the 2016 Paralympics underway, LDS Paralympian Ann Yoshida shares her excitement heading into the Games, her motivation for continuing despite setbacks, and the balance she finds in work and faith.

Book of Mormon 365 - November

Ashley and Ryan Smith: The Confidence That Comes from Being “All In”

At the 2019 BYU Marriott School Commencement, Qualtrics CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Smith said, “If you have one foot in and one foot out the door, you will never experience true happiness and fulfillment.” It is a simple sentence but it sums up the way Ryan and Ashley Smith seek to live their lives. On today’s episode, the couple shares the many byproducts they have discovered as a result of their decision to be "all in" their careers, "all in" their family, and "all in" their faith.

Rebecca Hirschi: To the Finish Line

In 2012, amidst cancer treatments, Rebecca Hirschi achieved her goal of running the Boston Marathon. But on New Year's Eve 2020, Hirschi approached another finish line as she was nearing the end of her battle with cancer and was on hospice. That night, she was carried up the stairs by her family. Her daughter and husband got her ready for bed, but when it was time for her evening prayers, Rebecca insisted on kneeling. She said she owed everything to God. Three days later, Rebecca returned to that God who gave her life. In this episode, recorded just a few weeks before she passed, Rebecca shares what she learned about the gift of life and living each day to its fullest.

Latter-day Saint Life

Shorter Church Meetings: How It Will Work and 6 Crucial Things You Need to Know

By LDS Living Staff

The Latter-day Saint social media world was rocked during the Saturday morning session of general conference when Elder Quentin L. Cook announced that weekly church meetings will now be two hours to help members and families focus on home gospel study.

Help for Life Challenges

A better way to explain ‘having a testimony’ that gives teens a solid foundation

By Emily Linder

We can prepare our youth for a life of faith by framing a testimony not as an object to be obtained but as a phoenix—reborn again and again.

This Is the Gospel

The stories we tell matter. They can build our faith, help us empathize with others, demonstrate the true power of God in our lives, and help lead us to Christ. This Is the Gospel, an LDS Living storytelling podcast, collects and shares personal stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of living in the latter days. If you have a story to share about living the gospel, please call our pitch line and leave us a three-minute pitch at 515-519-6179. We often find many of our stories from the pitch line and we love to hear how the gospel is blessing your life.