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Faith, Forgiveness, and Hope for the Future

5 songs from ‘Encanto’ that echo important gospel principles

Throughout the countless hours of hearing the music and lyrics repeated in the background of my day, there are important lessons that I am grateful my son is (hopefully) learning.

Feature Stories

While helping a man through addiction, here’s what 1 bishop learned about charity

By Robert L. Millet

“The impression that weighed upon my soul was that God would be far less troubled by Richard’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ than He would be of our sins against charity.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Jane Clayson Johnson on the stigmas of depression and perfectionism in the Church

By Jane Clayson Johnson

Jane Clayson Johnson shares an open and frank exploration of her own harrowing journey through depression.

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CTR Movies Review: What Parents Should Know About "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Before Seeing It with Their Families

By Tim Wilde

CTR Movies reviews Hollywood films from a Latter-day Saint perspective. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For more, join our Facebook group and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

From the Church

First Presidency Announces Age Changes for Youth Progression and Ordination

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change Friday designed to strengthen children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its members.

Latter-day Saint Life

Angels, False Imprisonment, and the Story Behind "The Spirit of God"

By LDS Living Staff

Though the particular date it was written and the events that inspired "The Spirit of God" are unknown, there are many miraculous and incredible stories behind this beloved song and its author, William Wines Phelps, that have lead it to become one of the most recognizable and beloved Latter-day Saint hymns.

5 Things "25 Bizarre Mormon Rules You Won’t Believe" Got Wrong About Mormons

By Katie Lambert

Recently, list25.com published an article highlighting topics in Church culture or doctrine that might be considered strange to people who are not members of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Did Nephi Use Chiasmus to Testify of Christ?

By Book of Mormon Central

In preparation for the upcoming celebration of Chiasmus Day on August 15th, find out more about what chiasmus is and why Nephi uses it in the article below. And don’t miss President Uchtdorf and Elder Holland, who will be speaking during this special celebration! Find more details at the end of this article.

Latter-day Saint Life

A Letter All Mormons Need to Read Before (and After) Entering the Temple

By Adam S. Miller

Unveiling the mysteries of the kingdom, the temple will initiate you into what you do not know. It will acquaint you with your own ignorance. It will, with little explanation, commend to your care a series of undeciphered stories and symbols that you must neither dismiss nor explain but keep.