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The Miraculous Story of the Saints in Swakopmund

What an amazing example of saints uniting in faith, even in the remote corners of the earth.

In this episode, Isaac Thomas shares the story of how he gained a testimony and joined the church in 1976 at a time when he, as a Black man, could not receive the priesthood. He recounts the heartbreak and joy he found as he faithfully served and waited for a revelation that would restore the Priesthood to every worthy male member of the Church.

From the Church

Why the Church has stopped cornerstone ceremonies for new temples

Over the weekend, The First Presidency announced that cornerstone ceremonies have been discontinued as a part of temple dedications.

CHAPTERS: The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister

In preparation for the Easter Season we are spending this episode learning about the Atonement of Christ. Elder Cook said in this weekend’s General Conference that “The Atonement of Jesus Christ provides the ultimate rescue from the trials we face in life.” And doesn’t that sound like the kind of saving we all need.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why It's a Myth That Mormons Have a Monopoly on Truth and Salvation

By Fiona Givens

The language of Mormon culture, like that of most other cultures, is fraught with contradictions. All faiths have their intemperate zealots, and even the wisest and best men and women can say uninspired, ridiculous, and even reprehensible things. The religious scholar Krister Stendahl has suggested that in evaluating religions, it is only fair to characterize a faith group in terms of its best, not its worst, manifestations.1

Latter-day Saint Life

Why There Are Tattoos and Strapless Costumes at the Polynesian Cultural Center

By Jannalee Sandau

Some of the hottest topics in Latter-day Saint culture revolve around our bodies. “Your body is a temple” is mantra repeated by dozens of youth and proper hemlines and lack of body art are vigorously scrutinized and emphasized by many within the Church. Tattoos are frequently described as a defacement of your body, a reminder of a mistake, and a potential inhibitor for serving a mission. There is an entire section in the For the Strength of Youth to emphasize modesty for women and men, explaining that “When you dress immodestly, you send a message that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God.”

Latter-day Saint Life

How the "Saints and Sinners" Race Changes the Lives of Missionaries and Runners in Unexpected Ways

By Katie Lambert

Are you a saint or a sinner?

Latter-day Saint Life

First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Share Beautiful Testimonies of the Savior After Rome Temple Dedication

By LDS Living

After a historic weekend where President Nelson met with Pope Francis and all 15 apostles attended the Rome Italy Temple dedication, the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve shared beautiful testimonies of the Savior on social media.

Feature Stories

Why this professor is hooked on studying the Book of Abraham

By Kerry Muhlestein

Book of Abraham research is hard to do. But for me it also became hard not to do.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Moviegoers: What Parents Need to Know About "The Star" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Rachel Wagner

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).