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2 Things You Can Do When a Loved One Leaves the Church

Two years ago I wrote an article titled “Why People Leave The Church and Never Come Back.” Since then, the article has been read nearly a million times. Rarely does a week go by without someone reaching out to say, “Hey Nate, I don’t know you, but I read your article. Can we talk?”

From the Church

Church Announces 2017 Mutual Theme

By Danielle B. Wagner

In the spring of 1820, a young man read a scripture that would forever change his life and the life of millions across the world.

Defining Joseph

“Prophet,” “Friend,” “Brother”—these are all words that have been used to describe Joseph Smith. But what about “Restorer,” “Visionary,” or even “Warrior”? Heidi’s friends (and historians) Jenny Reeder and Bob Millet share with Heidi how they would define Joseph if they only had one word to do so. Then Heidi turns to Cree Nation members Jalynne Geddes and her father, Harry Michael, to hear about who they know Joseph Smith to be.

Lesson Helps

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 26: "Go Ye into All the World and Preach My Gospel"

By Ted L. Gibbons

The phrase “every member a missionary” became common during the administration of President David O. McKay. Of that requirement, he said,

From the Church

Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple Dedicatory Prayer

O God, our Eternal Father, our humble hearts are filled with gratitude and love for Thee on this long-awaited day of dedication. We ask for Thy Holy Spirit to attend us during the dedication of the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple. We rejoice in this day of celebration, and our hearts are filled with praise to Thee.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Crucial Gift We Forget to Give Men

By Elizabeth Summers

Full disclosure: I’m not married. Yet. But as an engaged person, I’ve spent a lot more time lately thinking about what marriage means and the role of this new person that I will call husband and, one day, the father of my children. I’ve been learning a lot, too, from listening to the way women around me speak about their husbands, fiancés, boyfriends, and the men in their lives. What I’ve heard has been a little surprising.

Read David Butler's new book, 'Spirit,' for LDS Living's October Book Club

Although anyone can feel the power of the Holy Ghost and be guided by it, it's not until we are baptized that we are promised the gift of the Holy Ghost: the ability for the Spirit to stay with us at all times if we are worthy to receive Him. This is a promise so incredible that at times it can be hard to wrap our minds around, much less apply. What, exactly, does it mean to have the gift of the Holy Ghost daily, and how can it help us?

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Media Gets Wrong about Beauty

By Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite

In a world where a constant—and we mean constant—flow of media images far exceeds the number of women we could ever see face to face, this abnormally thin and digitally-enhanced feminine ideal has become the norm in our minds. A counterfeit, dangerous, unattainable norm.

Famous Latter-day Saints

BYU Athletic Stars Find Love Off the Field

By LDS Living

They're among the greatest BYU athletes of all time in their respective sports, but Kyle and Shea Collinsworth are more concerned with their life away from the game.

Just announced: This new devotional book provides a daily dose of joy from President Nelson

By LDS Living

Since becoming an Apostle 36 years ago, President Russell M. Nelson has delivered more than 800 messages. And if you’re looking for a way to study some of these treasured teachings from President Nelson, Deseret Book has some exciting news.