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Unnamed Women of the Doctrine and Covenants: Lucy Mack Smith

Joseph Smith’s history has been told and canonized in scripture. You may be familiar with the names of the women close to him, but what do you know about their stories and roles in the Restoration? Today, we are focusing on the women from his family: Lucy Mack Smith (his mother) and Sophronia, Katharine, and Lucy (his three sisters).

Caucuses attracting extra attention this year due to LDS Church encouragement

A tiny percentage of Utah voters usually attend political party caucuses. But voters are being prodded to go this year through millions of dollars of ads, mailers and "robocalls" usually seen only in primary or general elections — plus unprecedented, repeated over-the-pulpit pleas from the LDS Church. How important are the meetings this week?

From the Church

Elder Cook shares 6 principles that have guided his decisions, Elder Stevenson’s insight on responding to fears

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story may be updated throughout the week.

Latter-day Saint Life

Jesus Christ, Moses, Elijah, and Elias Visited Kirtland 180 Years Ago Today

Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery lowered one of the temple curtains that provided a private place to pray among the pulpits in the Kirtland Temple.

Latter-day Saint Life

How we teach our kids to hate speaking in church (without meaning to)

By Jamie Armstrong

As a youth speaker stood and began her very first sacrament meeting talk, I realized she sounded just like a typical adult speaker—and that wasn’t a good thing.

From the Church

‘A treasure he gave me was a map to find him where he has gone’ — Messages from Elder Davies’s funeral and more on eternity from Church leaders

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Today I Learned that I'm Living the Gospel Wrong

At 11:30 today, I was sitting in a packed cultural hall at the Logan LDS Institute, waiting for Al Fox Carraway to speak. A blank notebook sat on my lap and my eyes were riveted on the pulpit. I'd been waiting weeks to hear her, and I didn't know if I could wait much longer.

In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

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Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.

In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.

Podcasts

‘Come, Follow Me’ nugget: Why do we emphasize the witnesses’ testimonies? (This insight may surprise you)

By Cole Wissinger

A new year brings new resolutions and a new ‘Come, Follow Me’ curriculum. Let’s dive into our 2024 study of the Book of Mormon.