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The Bonner Family talks about their African American heritage in gospel music

Anyone who watches The Bonner Family can see straightaway that the performers have natural talent. But what listeners may not know is that the Bonner’s talent doesn’t begin with their generation—it’s a part of their family’s legacy.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Newspaper Editor Charged with Joseph Smith's Murder +3 More Surprising Facts About Joseph Smith and Newspapers of His Day

By Daryl Austin

Every U.S. president has dealt with criticisms from the press of their day. Being able to influence public narratives has often been an important task for any politician or public personality. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, for example, were so concerned with the way the newspaper Gazette of the United States was shaping opinions against their Democratic-Republican Party that they covertly established a partisan editor and newspaper of their own, the National Gazette, to counterattack their rivals in The Federalist Party.

Viral LDS Blogger Shares The Story Behind His Success

By Seth Adam Smith

"Marriage isn't for you. You don't marry to make yourself happy, you marry to make someone else happy."

Latter-day Saint Life

You Are Absolutely Inspiring": Judges Praise Latter-day Saint Eliminated from "So You Think You Can Dance

By LDS Living

Latter-day Saint Ezra Sosa wiped away tears as he finished what would be one of his last performances on So You Think You Can Dance.

Feature Stories

The connection between the titles of ‘Saints’ and the Wentworth Letter you may not have noticed

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the Church

"I Was Falling to My Death": President Nelson Describes Near-Death Experience and What Brought Him Peace

President Nelson told the Argentinian Saints of the unusual tranquility he felt as his plane once spiraled toward the earth and some aboard shouted in fear of what was ahead. The source of his peace, he said, was his faith and the death-transcending power of the Christ-focused worship done in the Church’s temples. The Church teaches that these temple rites connect families together forever.

Podcasts

"This Is the Gospel" Season Two Release Date + a Sneak Peek at the First Episode

By LDS Living

You've waited more than three long months for it, and now, season two of This Is the Gospel is almost here!

Latter-day Saint Life

How I felt the Savior’s love through a letter from Sister Holland

By Lindsey Williams

After spending hours with Sister Holland through her words, I wanted to thank her for the difference she made in my life. But why would someone like Sister Holland, who had such stature, wisdom, and grace, care about a simple thank you card from me?

Fun

5 delicious and healthy recipes to welcome in summer

By Danielle B. Wagner and Six Sisters' Stuff

Whether you’re trying to keep a goal to eat better this year or simply want to find healthy foods that even picky eaters will like, check out some new tasty recipes from Six Sisters’ Stuff.

Freshen up your home decor with the end of summer sale from Latter-Day Home

By LDS Living

Since we are all spending a little more time at home right now, there’s never been a better time to freshen up your home decor! Whether it's adding some new pillows on your bed or a new accessory to your kitchen, right now you can get 30% off select items from Latter-Day Home’s end of summer sale. We’ve handpicked some of our favorites deals below, or you can click here to shop the entire sale!