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50 Sabbath Day Activities Your Family Will Love

The Sabbath is a special day, but it can be difficult think of what a family with children of different ages can do to make Sunday a special, spiritual day. But those families that stick with it until they find their own ways to successfully celebrate the Sabbath will reap blessings of stronger family relationships, kinder communication, spiritual depth, and more family fun. Here are 50 helpful ideas to get you started.

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Latter-day Saint Therapist: After Suicide—How to Help Those Left Behind

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question click here, or schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation here.

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One Quote from Every Talk Given During the April 2019 General Conference

By LDS Living

With so many inspiring stories, profound insights, and spiritual promptings concentrated into conference weekend, it can be difficult to remember all we have learned and felt. Here is one powerful quote from each talk given during the April 2019 general conference to help you remember the inspired words from our Church leaders and the wonderful experiences we had together as members of the Church this spring even as we prepare for more meaningful messages and memories this conference weekend.

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“Someday My Children Will Come”: Lessons Learned from Waiting 20 Years for Kids

By Marie-Françoise Euvrard

Marie-Françoise Euvrard was born in Paris, France, and joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1960. She is the mother of two wonderful boys whom she and her husband adopted from Nepal. Professionally, she is a piano teacher and translates hymns and songs for the Church. She and her husband, Christian, serve as directors of the visitors’ center adjacent to the temple in Rome, Italy.

When a Missionary Returns Early

By Aaron Olsen

It is the mark of a job well done, of two years of sacrifice devoted to God and others. Homecoming for a returned missionary should be a time for family gathering, congratulations, and reflection. For me, it was quite different—depression and bipolar disorder sent me home before my 10th month was up.

6 Scriptural Tips for Improving Your Life (& Making it Stick)

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6 Tips for Changing Your Life (& Making it Stick)

By Ed J. Pinegar

Repentance takes change. Becoming takes change. Perfection takes change.

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Latter-day Saint Who Won "Cake Wars" Twice Competing on Food Network's "Halloween Baking Championship"

By LDS Living Staff

After putting his advertising degree to good use at L'Oréal and Microsoft in New York City, Peter Tidwell took the next natural step in his career by moving to Provo, quitting his full-time job to open a bakery, and winning Food Network's Cake Wars—twice.

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25 Interesting Facts About the Beehive House

By Alicia Soto

This year marks the 165th anniversary of the creation of the Beehive House. Completed in 1854, the Beehive House was designed as the official governor’s residence of President Brigham Young. After serving as home for three Church leaders, a shared place for visitors, and a house of revelation, it now stands as a historical museum for all to enjoy. Here are some facts you may not know about this inviting 13,000-square-foot home:

Watch: Elder Dube’s conversion story through his narration, Malawi artist’s paintings

By Danielle Christensen

When Elder Edward Dube was a child, his mother told their family stories and valuable life lessons while they sat beneath a mango tree close to their home. It was also under those branches where his mother taught her son that one day, he would need to venture beyond the shade of that tree.

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‘Give Seth a Little String’ and other hilarious mixed-up Primary lyrics

By Jannalee Sandau

Have you ever listened to a song over and over, and one day you suddenly realize that the words you always sing at the top of your lungs are not the right ones? Primary children sure have! Check out some of the funniest misheard Primary song lyrics.