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The oldest prophet, the oldest hymn, and 11 other fascinating and historic parts of the Church

By Jannalee Sandau

It has sometimes been said that newer is better, but let’s celebrate the older parts of our Church—past and present.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Perfect Analogy for Anyone Who Worries Their Testimony Isn't Strong Enough

By John Bytheway

Many years ago, a young man (he was only 23 years old) was called to be the new stake president in Tooele, Utah. In those days, stake conferences had two sessions, and at lunch between the sessions, Joseph F. Smith, one of the General Authorities attending, said to the new stake president, “You said you believe the gospel with all your heart, and propose to live it, but you did not bear your testimony that you know it is true. Don’t you know absolutely that this gospel is true?”

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FHE: Self-Reliance

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk

Lesson Helps

FHE: Judging

By Shauna Gibby

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The Ultimate Donny Osmond Quiz

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Donny Osmond has been making the rounds in Mormondom for years—and proving to the world that Mormons really do have more fun! From the Donny & Marie Show to the Hill Cumorah Pageant, Donny sure has showed that he’s up for anything. (And we all know that every Mormon can be traced to Donny Osmond in fewer than 3 degrees!) Now’s your chance to prove how well you know your Donny Osmond trivia!

Dan Peterson: Do Names in the Book of Mormon Bear Witness of Its Truthfulness?

By Daniel Peterson

His enemies liked to refer to Joseph Smith as “Joe.” Some still do. But he seems to have preferred the fuller and more formal Joseph. Likewise, if his father was ever called Joe by his family or friends, I’m unaware of it. There seems to have been a culture of some formality associated with the Smith family names. If Alvin was ever called “Al,” or Hyrum “Hy,” if William was commonly called “Will” or “Bill” or “Billy” or “Willy,” there’s little sign of it. Was Joseph’s sister Sophronia known as “Sophie”? Was “Katharine” commonly called “Katie” or “Kate” or “Kathy”? Perhaps. But the evidence for that seems to be lacking.

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Why a Latter-day Saint 2-Year-Old Was Featured in Times Square

By LDS Living Staff

In New York City's Times Square, 2-year-old Nora Hendricks' photo flashed across the jumbotron on September 14, 2019. Her bright blue eyes mirror her cerulean dress dotted with hearts. Nora's lips are caught between a laugh and an open-mouthed smile as she claps her hands together, the embodiment of childhood joy.

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The Sacrament: Why Do We Take the Bread Before the Water?

By Alicia Soto

The sacrament is an ordinance that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can partake of every week. We take the bread and the water to remember our Savior and to renew the covenants we made with God at baptism. While the doctrine may be clear as to why we take it, does the order of partaking of the sacrament bread and water really matter?

The tender stories behind the new Primary General Presidency’s calling

By Danielle Christensen

When the new Primary General Presidency was sustained in April 2021 general conference, the experience was different from most. Rather than being in the Conference Center and taking a seat on the stand as many do in new Church leadership callings, the presidency watched the event from their home while surrounded by family.

‘Try to include God in your journey’: Advice from Chelsie Hightower, a pro dancer and Latter-day Saint

By Morgan Pearson

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine.