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{LDS How-to} Start Writing Your Life Story Now

Recently my friend Cindy Johnson expressed frustration that she hasn’t recorded her richly-lived life in journals. “Now I’ll have to resort to writing my memoirs!” she lamented. “I don’t even know where to start.”

Latter-day Saint Life

How to Tell Your Parents You're Joining the LDS Church

By Greg Trimble

Over the years, I've noticed that a common reason for not being baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "my parents would freak out," or "my parents would disown me." There are hundreds of variations on those sentiments, but I think it's safe to say that many people don't officially join the Church because deep down they don't want to disappoint their parents.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Seeking Forgiveness

By Shauna Gibby

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Man Challenges Missionary About What Makes Him Happy; the Elder's Response Is Perfect

By Chris Schoebinger

One of the greatest blessings as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to know without a doubt the key to lasting happiness. Even though we might worry from time to time or feel unsure about what the future holds we can know and we can feel the peace that comes from living righteously.

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3 possible reasons Latter-day Saints love C.S. Lewis

By Jannalee Sandau

C.S. Lewis' books are widely read, and he seems to have a special niche within the Latter-day Saint community. We came up with three possible reasons why.

How to Give a Talk Like President Monson

By Kelsey Berteaux

Have you ever sat in a sacrament meeting where the speaker quoted scripture after scripture, and you couldn’t quite follow? Or have you listened to a talk where the speaker related a lengthy narrative, and you couldn’t figure out why? How many times have you been asked to give a talk, and then struggled with trying to keep from putting the congregation to sleep?

How the Church's New Article on Polygamy Will Increase LDS Confidence

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

Now is an era of fascination with polygamy in American culture. This arguably started with the notorious HBO series Big Love; currently several reality shows depict polygamy, like Sister Wives and, more recently, My Five Wives. If America weren't oddly fascinated with it, these shows wouldn't keep getting picked up. (Aside from popular culture, polygamy is also in the news. Just a week ago, Federal Judge Clark Waddoups of Utah ruled part of Utah's polygamy law unconstitutional.)

Ultimate Guide: Christmas Reading List

By LDS Living Staff

In the hustle and bustle of holiday activities, make time to enjoy the peaceful spirit of the season. To help you take your mind off of your dinner parties and visitors, we’ve put together a list of good holiday reads in the true spirit of the season for you and your family to enjoy.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Simplicity

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk

Latter-day Saint Life

The Perfect Analogy for Anyone Who Worries Their Testimony Isn't Strong Enough

By John Bytheway

Many years ago, a young man (he was only 23 years old) was called to be the new stake president in Tooele, Utah. In those days, stake conferences had two sessions, and at lunch between the sessions, Joseph F. Smith, one of the General Authorities attending, said to the new stake president, “You said you believe the gospel with all your heart, and propose to live it, but you did not bear your testimony that you know it is true. Don’t you know absolutely that this gospel is true?”