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When a Mob Failed to Murder the Prophet Joseph Smith—Twice

Before indoor plumbing, a man's strategy for slipping out of the house to meet up with his buddies for a night of mobbing and mayhem was to feign sickness and spend the night in the outhouse.

Latter-day Saint Life

7 Mistakes LDS Parents Make and How to Avoid Them

By Mark D. Ogletree

In the October 2012 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced that young men could now be recommended for missionary service at age 18, and young women could serve at age 19. At a press conference held between the Saturday morning and afternoon conference sessions, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland invited parents “to take a strong hand in this preparation and not expect that it is somehow the responsibility of local church leaders, or the missionary department of the church or MTC’s to provide and direct all of that.” Notice where Elder Holland placed the responsibility to train the future missionary force—not on local church units or missionary training centers but on mothers and fathers!

Latter-day Saint Life

The Actual Meaning of “Nephi” and 3 Other Book of Mormon Names

By Taylor Halverson

Readers of the Book of Mormon encounter hundreds of unique names not found elsewhere. Critics dismiss these names as gibberish or the creative invention of Joseph Smith. However, those willing to look deeper find that not only do many of the names fit within patterns of ancient Semitic languages but they can also have great personal meaning for each of us.

Podcasts

5 principles from Alma 8–12 to help you get the most out of this week's ‘Come, Follow Me’

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

BYU Speeches just discovered footage of 24 campus devotionals. See the list here

By Danielle Christensen

BYU Speeches recently found footage for 24 past talks given on the Brigham Young University campus. Read up on just a handful of our favorite messages and see the complete list of speakers for the talks below.

Highlights from Elder and Sister Rasband's Face to Face and more social posts from Church leaders you don't want to miss

By Valerie Russell

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

Rob Gardner on what he admires most about John Williams’s work, the power of ‘Lamb of God’ as a concert film, and the challenges of composing

An abridged version of this interview appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of LDS Living magazine.

How the Red Cliffs Utah Temple got its name and highlights from recent groundbreakings

By Danielle Christensen

While the pandemic has prevented many Latter-day Saints from attending the temple, it hasn’t kept temple work from moving forward. In the past month alone, five groundbreaking ceremonies have been held. Whether local saints are anticipating the second temple in their city—as with the Red Cliffs Utah Temple—or the third temple in their nation—as with the Salta Argentina Temple—each groundbreaking has been meaningful and unique. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from each one.

Elder Rasband testifies of miracles; Elder Cook celebrates his 80th birthday by strengthening missionaries

By Valerie Russell

Among the many invitations President Russell M. Nelson extended in the October 2019 general conference, perhaps one of the most poignant ones was from his closing remarks, where he encouraged us to “immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration.” Although change and hardship may seem impossible at times, we can press forward as we focus on the glorious light of the Restoration as the prophet has asked us to do.

From the Church

Farewell 'Ensign' and 'New Era': Church replacing current magazines with new global versions

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today that, beginning in January 2021, the Church will replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth) and the Liahona (for adults).