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Follow Elder Bednar’s pattern for studying general conference

“For me personally, my study has focused on the doctrines and principles, the invitations to act, and the promised blessings taught in the messages.”

I Choose to Be Pure

Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Oaks: How We Can Become One with Ourselves, God, and Others

By Sister Kristen Oaks

The following is an excerpt from "If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine," a chapter in the book, One in Charity: Talks From the 2016 BYU Women's Conference. In the excerpt, we learn just how we can grow closer to our Savior and become one with Him, ourselves, our families, and our fellowmen.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 10: Take My Yoke upon You, and Learn of Me

By Ted L. Gibbons

Matt. 11:28; 12:1-13; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 13:10-17

Latter-day Saint Life

"All Shook Up": Debunking the Myth of Elvis's Book of Mormon

By Keith A. Erekson

This story appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of LDS Living.

Feature Stories

A champion’s journey: The ongoing story of Thurl Bailey

By Morgan Pearson

Thurl Bailey played in a championship victory dubbed by Sports Illustrated as the greatest college basketball moment of the 20th century. But now Thurl’s focus is on what it means to be a champion in life.

What major changes happened in the Church in 2021? Take a look back at these announcements

By Danielle Christensen

If the past year feels like it’s been a whirlwind, you’re not alone—here’s a refresher of Church announcements and other events from this past year.

Latter-day Saint Life

13 Olympians featured in general conference talks

By Alexandra Mortenson

Olympians have inspired many over the years, including leaders of the Church. Here are a few whose names and stories have made their way into general conference talks.

Lesson Helps

Book of Mormon Lesson 15: "Eternally Indebted to Your Heavenly Father"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Among the great political leaders in the history of the world, King Benjamin shines like the sun. By any standard, he is as good a man and great a king as ever lived. The brief descriptions given by Amaleki and Mormon show us the intriguing outlines of a life centered in Christ and his service. Here are the things King Benjamin did and did not do as he blessed his people:

Latter-day Saint Life

From Moving to Italy to Avoiding Bombings in Iraq: How This Family Has Been Led to Share the Gospel

By Katie Lambert

"Do you want a big rock or a little rock?" Dave Evertsen asked, weighing one in each hand.