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First Presidency Letter Calls for More Christ-Focused Art in Latter-day Saint Meetinghouses

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lift the temporary suspension of weekly worship services, Church members around the world will again enjoy the centrality of the meetinghouse to their Sabbath experience.

May LDS Living Book Club: Explore the life of Emma Smith with historian Jenny Reeder

The life of Emma Hale Smith was complicated. From acting as a scribe for the translation of the Book of Mormon to compiling the first hymnbook to founding the Relief Society, she was a key figure in the Restoration. She was also an anchor for her husband, Joseph Smith, and the love of his life. But how much do you personally know about her role, teachings, and leadership?

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5 kinds of power scripture study brings to your life

By Emily Linder

What would you add to this list?

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 20: "Fellowship with Those Who Are Not of Our Faith"

By Kelly Merrill

In the introduction to this lesson, President Hinckley talks about the fellowship and unity we ought to have with those not of our faith. Here is the quote:

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 6: "How Mighty a Thing Is Prayer"

By Kelly Merrill

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that when President Hinckley “comes up against an insoluble problem, he goes to his knees.” This illustrates an important principle or two about prayer. President Hinckley did everything he could to solve his own problems. He used all the resources available to him, but he knew that when all else failed the Lord was there to listen to his problems and help him find the solutions which had thus far eluded him.

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"VICE" Features LDS Couple for Defying Cultural Expectations, Balancing Faith, Family

By Maddie Tolk

Recently VICE News featured an LDS couple and their courage in “bucking stereotypes” and cultural norms as the husband, Robert Wood, pursues his passion by creating $5,000 violins in a converted tool shed in his backyard.

Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 5: Principles of True Repentance

By Kelly Merrill

The Great Plan of Happiness

From the Church

Church updates temple recommend interview questions

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued his fervent focus on improving the faith’s temple worship Sunday at the concluding session of the 189th Semiannual General Conference. He read an updated list of questions Church members will be asked when receiving a temple recommend. The new questions are below.

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Feeling distant from the young adults in your life? What to say and do to connect during the holidays

By Paige Sommer

Young adults and a YSA stake president weigh in to help you have more positive, joyful interactions with your young adults this holiday season.

Feature Stories

Missionary moms: You’ll love this mother’s honest thoughts on the joy and pain of sending a child on a mission

By Julia Ditto

Maybe you’re like me and found it bittersweet to send your child on a mission. Here are a few thoughts to bring peace during the pain of saying goodbye.