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A hopeful Psalm for your hard winter days (+ 4 other verses to warm the soul)

The psalmists wrote about their true, raw feelings. And in Psalm 73, they demonstrate how to reach out to and trust in God.

Grandfather and grandson hanging decorations on Christmas tree at home together

Latter-day Saint Life

An easy way to give your family a spiritual boost this Christmas

By Maddie Tolk

This activity only takes a few minutes but leaves a lasting impact.

From the Church

See: First Official Photos Inside the Rome Italy Temple

Public tours begin this month for the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Italy, the Church’s 162nd operating temple in the world.

From the Church

What Was the Council of Fifty? 5 Things Mormons Need to Know

By LDS Living

Historians have long known of the existence of the Council of Fifty and the minutes of its meetings. Until recently, though, the minutes had never been made available for historical research. Because of their inaccessibility—and because historians knew that they were made during a critical and controversial era of Mormon history—a mystique grew surrounding the records. What did they contain? Why had they been withheld? Here are five insights from these important documents that every Mormon should understand about the Council of Fifty, as adapted from the new book The Council of Fifty: What the Records Reveal about Mormon History.

Latter-day Saint Life

Planning for Retirement: 5 Things Latter-day Saints Should Consider

By Roy A. Prete

As they approach later life, Latter-day Saints share many concerns with people of all faiths, such as financial planning, maintaining good health, and future association with family and friends. But some things are unique. Latter-day Saints live longer and have a different set of values than people of other faiths, which impels them toward a more active life of service and personal development. The high value they place on family life also makes a significant difference. Finding fulfillment in later life will depend on a number of factors, several of which are within our own volition. As we “embrace the future,” with all its opportunities and challenges, we should remember with Longfellow that “age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in another dress.”1

Recommended by Us

How do I obey my temple covenant to live the law of consecration?

By Steven C. Harper

“I’m a little confused about how the law of consecration is applied in the twenty-first century.” If you share that question, read on.

An acting company headquarters and a car repair shop: 19 Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in Utah that have been used for other things

By Jannalee Sandau

As Latter-day Saints began gathering in Utah, the need for meetinghouses and other facilities quickly grew. Before the more standard style and floor plan of current meetinghouses, many early meetinghouses started as small one-room log structures that were replaced and expanded as the wards grew. But what happens when those buildings are replaced by larger facilities?

Latter-day Saint Life

12 times President Nelson has pronounced blessings over the pulpit at general conference

By Danielle Christensen

Here are some of our favorite moments from President Nelson’s general conference talks when he has given listeners a specific blessing.

Feature Stories

Finding truth after trauma: WWII prison camp survivor shares miraculous story of healing

By Emily Linder

Marie’s story of rescue began, not ended, when she finally stepped outside the prison fence. Only Jesus Christ and the covenants she would make with Him could truly set her free.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 17: "What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: The scriptures speak clearly to us about the dangers of wealth. So many of the apostasies chronicled in the pages of the standard works are related to a longing for filthy lucre. Paul was probably right when he said that the "love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows" (1 Timothy 6:10). The danger of this love of loot is a theme often repeated in the pages of the New Testament. In this lesson we will review some of those divine warnings and moral tragedies recorded to serve as admonitions to the faithful of all ages that we should focus our energy on the things that matter most: Jesus said, "let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds." (D&C 43:34)