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Wouldn’t life be easier if everyone were the same? Think of the conflicts we could avoid if we all wanted the same things, voted the same way and went to the same church. The trouble is, however, that such a world doesn’t exist.

Videos

Watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sing the Armed Forces Medley

For Veteran's Day, watch this wonderful Armed Forces Medley performed by the U.S. Marine Band and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Thank you to all of the men and women who have served their country!

DeAnn Sadleir: The Love Story Hidden in the Ten Virgins

Why has the parable of the ten virgins been referenced more frequently in recent general conference addresses? While many understand the bridegroom to represent the Savior and the bride to represent us, there may be deeper layers of meaning often overlooked. On this week’s episode, DeAnn Sadleir explores the rich symbolism within this parable and reveals a powerful love story that can transform the way we prepare to meet Him.

Fun

The Hymn President Nelson Wrote + the Favorite Hymns of All 17 Latter-day Prophets

By Kelsey Berteaux, Yvonne Liu

Only three months after the Church was officially organized, the Lord instructed Emma to make a selection of hymns to be used by the Saints:

Latter-day Saint Life

Where did the YSA ward come from?

By Danielle Christensen

We’d be willing to bet your next linger longer that most Latter-day Saints who go to YSA wards today have no idea how they came to be. Here’s a look at how they’ve evolved over the years.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Note from This Man's Deceased Son Led to a Profound Vision of the Spirit World

By Cameron C. Taylor

Author's Note: I served as a full-time missionary in the Hawai‘i Honolulu Mission from 1994 to 1996. Manu Nāpela is a fictional character; however, the principles and stories he shares are true. Manu represents the wisdom and experiences of several people. The other names, places, and accounts throughout my book are factual and are from my missionary journals and memories. I [Cameron Taylor] had this dream on December 25, 2014. The details of the dream and interpretation of the dream have not been changed or adapted other than having the dream told by the character Manu.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Important Themes from the October 2019 General Conference

By Trent Toone

The journey from premortality back to our heavenly home is like a “great adventure,” as told in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel The Hobbit.

Podcasts

Does God Have Favorites? What We Learn From 1 Nephi 16–22

By Tamara Uzelac Hall

Editor’s Note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of LDS Living’s newest podcast, “Sunday on Monday,” a weekly podcast focused on Come, Follow Me that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are five questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses.

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Meet the ‘Michael Phelps of rodeo’ and ‘a solid Saint in the kingdom’

By Haley Lundberg

The “Father of Modern Rodeo” was also known as the “Cowboy of Cowboy Artists,” “Lord Bascom—King of the Canadian Cowboys,” and “rodeo’s first collegiate cowboy.” And even those titles don’t quite capture all of Earl Bascom’s achievements.

6 Awesome Gospel Lessons as Taught by "The Hobbit"

Two weeks from now will mark the end of a cinematic era. I've got my tickets and I might end up buying tissues. Just in case.