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"He Gave His Whole Life to the Savior": Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone Remembered by Apostles, Family

At his funeral, Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone was remembered as "a lover of people" whose life "was a daily manifestation of faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ." As Elder Featherstone testified in his last general conference address in 1999, "I thank God for the one link that still holds, the one light that will not go out. Remember how blessed you are to have prayer in your homes."

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Teen Who Survived Tragic Accident Reflects on 12-Year Journey of Faith and Healing

Sam Williams doesn't remember much of what happened before he arrived at the hospital.

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LDS Living’s top 5 favorite songs by Latter-day Saints in 2022

By Haley Lundberg

Whether you want to listen to something soothing or upbeat, here are our top five staff picks for favorite songs from Latter-day Saint artists in 2022.

A Veteran’s Memories Become a Legacy for His Family

They called it “the beach party.” But there would be no picnics. It was Iwo Jima in February 1945. And Ivan Bruderer, a 19-year-old sailor from Logan, Utah, was assigned to go ashore. Some 67 years later, Brother Bruderer sat in his living room beside his wife, Ellen, in Star Valley, Wyoming. It is a late summer day and green stretches across the valley where soon will be one of the Church’s new temples.

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Watch: Church Releases New Book of Mormon Video "The Lord Guides Lehi's Journey"

By LDS Living

On Friday, the Church released the fifth Book of Mormon video, "The Lord Guides Lehi's Journey." The video covers 1 Nephi chapter 16, where Nephi, his brothers, and Zoram marry the daughters of Ishmael and Lehi discovers the Liahona.

3: The Fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5)

Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel—you probably think you know their stories. They are, after all, the very first mortals mentioned in the Bible. But what if we were to tell you that there’s more to these pivotal figures in the Old Testament than you may have thought? In this week’s discussion, we’ll dig into Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5 to uncover priceless truths we may have misunderstood about Adam and Eve and their children.

27: "No Weapon That Is Formed against You Shall Prosper" (Doctrine and Covenants 71–75)

When a family member or friend leaves the Church, it can be a very heart-wrenching experience. It can also be difficult to know what to say or do in order to support them as they navigate life without the teachings of the gospel. This was the situation Joseph Smith faced throughout his life as close friends would sometimes leave and become antagonistic toward the Church. But in Doctrine and Covenants 71–75, we find invaluable counsel the Lord gives to Joseph Smith that can help us today as we seek to support and love those who have left the Church.

31: A Worthwhile Pursuit

Stories in this episode: Vai Sikahema was a small boy in Tonga when his family sold everything they had to go to the temple in New Zealand to be sealed—and decades later, that experience helps him be the right person at the right time in a meeting that could very well decide the fate of another temple. When Keala Sikahema decides to put the temple at the center of her family life, she sees its power emanating in ways she didn't expect.

34: Unexpected Friendship

Stories in this episode: Sarah longs for a new perspective after loss and finds it with a feisty group of octogenarians in L.A.; A kilt-wearing stranger shows up to Brian’s weekly game night and volunteers to take a road trip with him; Emily promises 99-year-old Mac she’ll get him to 100 and finds the best friend she was promised by God in the process.

30: To The Rescue

Stories in this episode: A surprising request from a frightened mother reminds Steve that being spiritually prepared is just as important as physical preparation in rescue work; Lindsey feels guided to save the elderly man under the tree but her plans are changed when she realized what she’s really there to do; With a mysterious illness plaguing his wife, Baron’s flagging faith gets a boost from allowing others to serve his family.