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August LDS Living Book Club: What does it mean to be 'all in' the gospel?

What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days?

BYU Winterfest

Q&A with producer of upcoming documentary 'A Mormon President'

With Mormons Jon Huntsman and Mitt Romney among the top contenders for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, a new documentary explores their religion and how it plays out in their political careers. “A Mormon President,” premiering next month, touches on America’s first Mormon presidential candidate, Joseph Smith, his assassination and the long-running rift between Mormonism and other faiths. Adam Christing, the film’s producer, spoke with The Hill about the challenges facing a Mormon candidate, prominent Mormon leaders in today’s government and what he identifies as an “anti-Mormon prejudice in this country.” Q: With Jon Huntsman and Mitt Romney running for president, what do voters need to know about the history of Mormonism?

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Oaks Visits, Praises Missionaries in Brussels Attack for Inspiring Thousands with Testimonies

By LDS Living Staff

Elders Mason Wells and Joseph Empey received a wonderful surprise Wednesday when Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Brent H. Nielson, the executive director of the Missionary Department, visited the mission companions at the University of Utah medical center.

Carrie Skarda: Creating Space for Mindfulness and Meditation as Latter-day Saints

The Sacrament, temple worship, and prayer are all aspects of Latter-day Saint doctrine. But have you ever considered that they are also exercises in mindfulness? On this week’s episode, we discuss everything from what it means to set an intention focused on Jesus Christ to what the story of Joseph Smith teaches us about being still long enough for answers to unfold.

Latter-day Saint Life

Celebrating 100 Years of FHE: The Best of Family Home Evening

By LDS Living

On April 27, 1915, President Joseph F. Smith and the First Presidency urged members to create a “home evening,” where family members could gather together and learn gospel principles, read the scriptures, sing hymns, and learning about their duties to their families, the Church, society and the nation.

Help for Life Challenges

When death or tragedy strike the faithful, Amulek’s story gives a unique sense of hope

By John Hilton III

I’ve realized Amulek is poignant inspiration to anyone feeling like their life is falling apart even though they chose to do what was right.

Easter: Always Seeking more Knowledge

This year, our theme for studying the Doctrine and Covenants is to A.S.K. (Always Seek more Knowledge) because that’s what Joseph Smith did. In this special Easter episode, five people from different walks of life share their testimonies of praying and seeking answers from God. As our thoughts turn to Christ this Easter season, we hope these words of faith will help you feel closer than ever to God.

Famous Latter-day Saints

6 Famous Latter-day Saints in Pro Baseball & the Incredible Ways They Shared Their Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

After pitching a revered and rare perfect game in the minor leagues, Latter-day Saint Roy Castleton got called up to play in the majors in 1907, becoming the first Latter-day Saint and first Utahn player in Major League Baseball.

Famous Latter-day Saints

How a Hollywood Fashion Designer Stood for Her Faith + Helped Shape Modern Temple Garments

By Susan Easton Black and Mary Jane Woodger

Did you know Rosie Marie Reid used her fashion popularity to raise funds for the Los Angeles California Temple? When the Church was building the Los Angeles California Temple, Rose Marie wanted to help as much as she could. She designed a beautiful one-piece white swimsuit that was covered in hand-sewn sequins. And which hands sewed most of that sequins on? Relief Society sisters that Rose Marie enlisted to help. All the proceeds of this particular swimsuit went directly to help build the Los Angeles California Temple in the 1950s.