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Joseph Smith's last dreams and other prophetic dreams from his life

By Mary Jane Woodger, Ken Alford, and Craig Manscill

This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2019 and is being shared again in honor of Joseph Smith's birthday.

Old Testament Lesson 12: "Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph’s life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1) committing murder [Genesis 34]; (2) committing immoral acts [Genesis 35, 38]; (3) plotting murder [Genesis 37]; and lying to their father [Genesis 37]. Which of all the sons of Jacob was most free? There are some lessons to be learned here. Part of the answer to this question comes as we consider who bows to whom, and who sits on a throne, and who lives with decades of guilt and remorse.

Latter-day Saint Life

Messages to Young Adults from Every Member of the Quorum of the Twelve

By The Quorum of the Twelve

Today’s young adults are facing more challenges than ever before. So to help them navigate a complicated world while also finding the best within themselves, the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offer the following messages in hopes of specifically ministering to our young brothers and sisters, taken from We’re with You: Counsel and Encouragement from Your Brethren.

Latter-day Saint Life

Prophets and Apostles' Accounts of Seeing the Spirit World and Beyond the "Veil of Death"

By President Russell M. Nelson

The following is an excerpt from President Russell M. Nelson's bookThe Gateway We Call Death.

Latter-day Saint Life

Lamenting our grief and pain to God might be one of the best things we can do for our faith

By Michael Huston

“I was steeped in the positive-mindset mentality … so, when sadness and grief came—and they did—I harbored a sense of shame for these feelings.”

Fun

Brilliant "Jane and Emma" Playing at LDS Film Festival, Creators on Why It's the Film We Need Right Now

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily coverage of Hollywood from a believer’s perspective, follow me on Facebook.

Podcasts

How turning left instead of right changed the course of a young man’s life

On this week’s episode of This is the Gospel, two storytellers share about small decisions that had lasting impacts. At 18 years old, Vinnie moved away from his family and was ready to do things his way. But he promised his mom that he would try attending church one last time. Read how Vinnie’s decision to keep this promise influenced him when he felt lost—both physically and spiritually.

Latter-day Saint Life

Opening prayers or no opening prayers? 7 ways the Church has been thinking outside the box

By Haley Lundberg

“Writing for LDS Living has given me a unique perspective, and at this point, not a lot catches me by surprise. But what recent Church announcements have caught me off guard, and why?”

Feature Stories

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler’s ‘Don't Miss This’

By Danielle Christensen

This story appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Making a Movie Is Like Motherhood

By Lisa Valentine Clark

See what producer, actor, and author Lisa Valentine Clark has to say about the similar difficulties--and rewards--between raising children and producing the new, heartwarming movie Once I Was a Beehive.