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As many La Jolla residents may have noticed, one of the area’s most prominent landmarks on the east side of I-5 is undergoing some changes. The snow-white, ethereal-looking San Diego temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has been surrounded by scaffolding for the last five months to facilitate an intricate refurbishing project that should leave the site gleaming like never before. A popular tourist attraction and visitor site, the 72,000-square-foot temple was dedicated on April 30, 1993 as the 45th temple erected by the Latter-day Saints worldwide. More than 700,000 visitors have toured its scenic grounds since. Multiple weddings and baptisms are held at the temple each week.

From the Church

15 Million Members: 'Spreading Across the Earth'

As he opened general conference on Oct. 5, President Thomas S. Monson said, "I am happy to announce that two weeks ago, the membership of the Church reached 15 million." He added, "The Church continues to grow steadily and to change the lives of more and more people every year. It is spreading across the earth as our missionary force seeks out those who are searching for the truth."

Latter-day Saint Life

The Phrase That Sustained One LDS Woman After Losing Her Mother and Later Her Father-in-Law in a Car Accident

By Linsay Jarvis

“Hope has the power to fill our lives with happiness. . . . Hope sustains us through despair. Hope teaches that there is reason to rejoice even when all seems dark around us." —Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Town Celebrates Holidays Early for LDS Boy with Terminal Cancer

In a close-knit Utah town where time has become a precious commodity for one family, the Christmas lights are already up and Halloween is in full swing 10 days early.

Famous Latter-day Saints

How a BYU Professor Became ESPN's Top NBA Draft Analyst

By LDS Living

In case you haven't heard yet, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals last week. It was a pretty big deal. The season's over now, and tomorrow, all 30 NBA teams will draft the most impressive collegiate and foreign players in the world. Until then, the biggest name in basketball will be Chad Ford.

Latter-day Saint to become first female weight lifter to compete for Tonga at the Olympics

By Haley Lundberg

Kuinini “Nini” Manumua started weightlifting when she was just 13 years old. Now, she will make history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first woman ever to represent Tonga in the sport of weightlifting.

Provo City Center Temple Photo Gallery

On the way through Provo yesterday (March 16, 2014), I snapped these pictures of the Provo Tabernacle/Temple — I hadn’t seen any pictures since the building was “floating,” and was happy to see that the cones have been put back up and that the center tower is rising. There are massive underground works going on at the north and west sides of the building.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Creates Raw, Honest Video: Surviving Suicide

By LDS Living

In the middle of the night when no one would hear and no one would be around to stop her, Hannah decided to take her own life. But that same night, her mother awoke with a feeling her daughter needed her. "That voice is what saved my life," Hannah says in a powerful video from the Mormon Channel.

Sponsored: Innovative iPhone App Helps People Discover Their Family History

By Family Nexus (Sponsored)

There is no denying that family history is becoming more and more popular. However, many members still find it difficult to carve out the time to learn their family history. A Utah company is on a mission to help people of all ages make exciting discoveries about their family history in an easy and fun way.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Top Reason Millennials Are Leaving the Church + 10 Ways to Combat It from Those on the Church's Front Lines

According to one study, the top reason Millennials gave for leaving the Church was that they felt judged or misunderstood. So how can we better connect with Millennials in our wards?