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Before movies and magazines proliferated our society, one’s perception of attraction was limited to the real people one knew in the community. Thus, average people were often seen as beautiful in a variety of ways and the occasionally striking beauties were allowed to be seen as less so as they aged. This allowed for realistic expectations that did not associate exceptional beauty as the defining quality that makes someone lovable. Relationships were based on more common and realistic expectations.

Saint Patrick: Worthy to be Called a Saint

By S. Michael Wilcox

Having learned something of St. Patrick's life finds my mind drifting each March to the Emerald Isle of over 1500 years ago, when a sixteen year old boy was captured and sold into slavery by Irish pirates.

From the Church

President and Sister Nelson to Embark on South American Tour

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy, along with Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Lesa, will embark on a ministry tour to South America, culminating with the dedication of the Concepción Chile Temple, in October. The senior leaders of the global faith are scheduled to leave Salt Lake City and meet with Latter-day Saints in five countries in nine days October 19–28, 2018. President Nelson has previously ministered in these countries numerous times.

Famous Latter-day Saints

12 Famous Athletes Who Became Latter-day Saints (and Their Incredible Conversion Stories)

By Danielle B. Wagner

From monster truck driving to the Olympics and the NFL to the NBA, many famous athletes have found the gospel and discovered the fullness it brings to their lives. Here are just a few remarkable stories of athletes who have converted to the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson Pens Beautiful Op-Ed in Arizona Paper About How We Can Find God Amidst Heartache

By LDS Living Staff

Forty hours before leaving to comfort Latter-day Saints who lost the neighborhoods, woods, homes, and church houses that built many of their family memories in Paradise, California, President Russell M. Nelson lost his daughter, Wendy Nelson Maxfield, to cancer.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Brother of Jesus Led Joseph Smith to the Sacred Grove

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com and complements this week's Come, Follow Me study.

Famous Latter-day Saints

19-Year-Old Swimsuit Designer Becomes Youngest Person to Win Phoenix Fashion Week's "Designer of the Year"

By Yvonne Liu

Marissa Barlow, a 19-year-old fashion designer from Logan, Utah, recently participated in the Emerging Designer Bootcamp leading up to Phoenix Fashion Week. All of Barlow's hard work paid off when she was named Phoenix Fashion Week's "Designer of the Year" on October 20, 2018.

Latter-day Saint Life

John Bytheway: How Do I Know If the Gospel Is Right for Me?

By John Bytheway

MR says: John Bytheway puts it so simply and poetically when he says, "When we live what we know, we become true. The thirteenth article of faith begins by saying, 'We believe in being honest, true . . .' Why doesn’t it just say, 'We believe in honesty and truth'? The key word in there is being —being honest, being true. It’s not just about knowing things, it’s about being something, or, in other words, becoming something."

Latter-day Saint Life

If God feels distant, this simple shift may help bring back His light

By Whitney Owens Hemsath

“I realized that the sneakiest things Satan was binding me with weren’t sins at all—they were distractions.”

{LDSL Blog} My Interview with David Archuleta

By Jamie Armstrong

I recently interviewed David Archuleta for a story in LDS Living's November/December issue (click here to read an excerpt). Just as I expected, he was gracious, humble, and delightful to talk to. But beyond his angelic and unassuming nature, David possesses a deep passion for music and a strong conviction to stay true to himself. I have to admit it—this is something I didn’t anticipate.