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5 Miraculous Stories from the Journals of Handcart Pioneers

Nearly 70,000 Latter-day Saints traversed over 1,000 miles to arrive in a desert land far away from loved ones and civilization, but of those faithful pioneers, only about 3,000 came by handcart. Here are some unique and inspiring stories straight from their journals.

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What does keeping the Sabbath day holy look like in an increasingly secular world?

By Gaye Strathearn

One of the difficulties that people have recurringly struggled with throughout the centuries is the question of how to interpret the Sabbath command for their particular time and circumstances.

First Temple with an Angel Moroni Statue + Other Fascinating Temple Firsts

By LDS Living Staff

The first temple built by the Latter-day Saints in the modern dispensation was in Kirtland, Ohio. It was the start of a long tradition of building and dedicating temples to the Lord. Since then, many other temples have been built, and some with the distinction of being the "first"—from the first to be built on a particular continent to the first to offer temple ordinances in a language. Here are a few more of those unique "firsts."

Lesson Helps

FHE: Integrity

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: The small matters accumulate to shape the direction of our lives (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Personal Integrity," Ensign, May 1990, 30).

Feature Stories

I had the chance to go back inside the temple after 330 days. Here’s what will carry me through until I can go back again

By Lindsey Williams

It’s 9:30 p.m. and I’m leaving my house. It feels so strange that the neighbor’s kids are likely already asleep. I don’t think I’ve left to go anywhere after children’s bedtimes since before the pandemic began.

Mini Feature

Imperfection, dedication, and inspiration: What you get to see and feel as a custodian on Temple Square

By Sarah Uhlstein

Perhaps no group on earth sees the imperfections of the human race more than a cleaning crew. But here’s what I’ve learned about the Lord’s work as a member of the Church’s special projects custodial crew.

Latter-day Saint Life

My Experience in the Conference Center During the Opposing Vote

By Erin Hallstrom

Photo from lds.org Thanks to my job, I am pretty plugged into LDS happenings. I was well aware of the strong possibility that a group of people were attending the afternoon session of conference with the express purpose to give an opposing vote. I watched with trepidation as President Uchtdorf began to read the names of the First Presidency, not sure if or how things would play out.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why the 3 Degrees of Glory Sparked So Much Controversy for Early Members

By Casey Paul Griffiths, Susan Easton Black, and Mary Jane Woodger

Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how well you thought you knew these stories, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story about the vision of the three degrees of glory.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson: What Happens to Loved Ones Who Die Outside the Church?

By President Russell M. Nelson

The realities of agency and occasional choice to do wrong need to be reckoned with in the passing of some of our youth. Even though their bodies may be mature, their heads are strong and sometimes puerile. Their behavior may be furtive or unfortunate. When those deeds result in disobedience or demise, their parents and loved ones need special consoling.

From the Church

First Presidency Clarifies Recent Handbook Changes in Official Letter

The First Presidency recently released a new letter in response to questions Church members have about the recent policy changes within the Church regarding those in families with same-sex parents, along with a video that was released last week.