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How My Deceased Grandpa Saved My Life and Allowed Me to Later Join the Church

I have only three memories of my grandfather Wilbur Yelvington. One was that he was going to bald. If I stood on my tiptoes, I could see the back of his head when he relaxed in his favorite chair after work. Yup. There was the bald spot.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Bednar Shares the Biggest Lesson He's Learned as an Apostle, Sister Bednar Shares What It's Like Being the Wife of One

By LDS Living Staff

As the president of BYU-Idaho, David A. Bednar received a phone call from President Gordon B. Hinckley to meet with him the next day at 3 p.m.—a call that didn't surprise him in the least.

Fun

Hidden Joseph Smith LEGO Portrait, Giraffes on Temple Square + Other Bizarre Latter-day Saint Connections to Video Games

By Danielle B. Wagner

What do Fallout, World of Warcraft, The Last of Us, Need for Speed, and the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean have in common?

How the Savior Uses Comparisons to Make Us Better

By Emily Linder

The first time I stood before a judge was in my elementary school’s science fair. I spent hours cutting out tiny paper socks and used gallons of Elmer’s glue to present my fascinating findings on the most effective laundry soap.

Famous Latter-day Saints

8 LDS Women Who Made Their Mark in U.S. Politics

By Susan Easton Black and Mary Jane Woodger

In this past general conference, President M. Russell Ballard encouraged that “Church members—both men and women—should not hesitate, if they desire, to run for public office at any level of government wherever they live.” He continued, “Our voices are essential today and important in our schools, our cities, and our countries” (“Precious Gifts from God,” general conference, April 2018). Here are eight LDS women in U.S. politics who have already dedicated their lives and their voices to making the world a better place.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Dream I Had About a Funeral That Showed Me We Are the Links in God's Miracles

By Josh Searle

What do you do when you have a dream that someone you know on the other side of the world gets cancer, dies, and you attend the funeral? That’s exactly what happened to me a few years ago. I awoke from the dream thinking, "even if this person were to die from cancer, who would notify me of such an event?"

Famous Latter-day Saints

Why Latter-day Saints Are Dominating Billboard's Classical Music Charts, and People Are Taking Note

By Maddie Tolk

Latter-day Saints are dominating the classical music scene, and people have begun taking note.

3 Ways to Help Your Children Get More Out of Primary

By Heidi Doxey

King Benjamin taught that we should “teach [our children] to walk in the ways of truth . . . to love one another, and to serve one another” (Mosiah 4:15). Primary is the perfect place for our children to learn gospel truths and to practice loving and serving each other, but it can be hard for children to focus on the gospel when they’re distracted or not ready to learn. The key to making the most of their experience at church is to prepare, prepare, prepare. You can help your children get more out of Primary by preparing them physically, spiritually, and as a family.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Tips for Asking Questions Your Sunday School Class Will Want to Answer

By Danielle B. Wagner

You’re teaching a lesson at church, and you know questions are the best way to get the class involved. But it seems like every time you ask a question, all you get is blank stares, a few sniffs, and some uncomfortable shifting from your students. Now what? The new Teaching in the Savior’s Way manual explains that “The Savior asked questions that invited learners to think and feel deeply about the truths He taught. Our questions can similarly inspire learners to ponder gospel truths and find ways to apply them in their lives.” Here are a few tips, taken from a variety of Church resources, that might help liven up your class and generate more discussion: