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17: "My Law to Govern My Church" (Doctrine and Covenants 41–44)

Have you ever heard the words, “law of consecration” and felt a little apprehensive? If so, you’re not alone. And in this week’s discussion of Doctrine and Covenants 41–44, we’re going to answer some questions you may have had about the law of consecration and take down some misconceptions about what it really means to live God's law.

25: "The Lord Requireth the Heart and a Willing Mind" (Doctrine and Covenants 64–66)

Panning for gold isn’t what most people think it is. It takes time. It takes patience. And the payoff usually isn’t a large gold nugget. More often, it’s just a few tiny flecks of gold for hours and hours of work. But over time, those tiny flecks add up to something of great value. The same is true of studying Doctrine and Covenants 64–66. In these sections, the Lord is asking the Saints to be patient, to offer Him a willing heart and mind, and to work for these flecks of gold in their lives. The value of the Saints' determination and sacrifice was beyond measure to them, and it can be for us as well when we take the time to dig into these verses.

6: "That You May Come Off Conqueror" (Doctrine and Covenants (10–11)

Do you remember a time when you were at a low point and someone knew just what to say to help you feel better? Maybe they shared some advice that you still use today or maybe it was a few words of encouragement you’ll never forget. For Joseph Smith, it was a little of both. In this week’s lesson, we’ll be studying Doctrine and Covenants 10–11 where we find words of encouragement and advice God has for all of us.

17: “All That the Lord Hath Spoken We Will Do” (Exodus 18–20)

One son; two shoe; three tree; four door—these all sound like completely unrelated items, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that they're actually a good way to remember the Ten Commandments in order. As we study this week’s lesson in Exodus 18–20, we’ll discuss why remembering the order of the commandments matter and how their meanings and applications reach deeper into our lives than we might have thought.

Latter-day Saint Life

Capturing the Vision: Joseph Smith's First Prayer Through the Eyes of Those Who Have Portrayed It

By Jannalee Sandau

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

Famous Latter-day Saints

How Billionaire Businesswoman Gail Miller Overcame Doubt, Financial Struggle, and Personal Loss

By Jannalee Sandau

Although Larry H. Miller started as an obscure man with no recognition, by his death in 2009, his name had become one of the most recognized in Utah—and his wife, Gail, was with him until the very end. When her husband died, the widowed billionaire was faced with a choice: continue building what they had created together or sell the business and move on. She chose to continue with the business, and today she is a bright light of faith and service in the world of business. Yet, she had humble beginnings.

Our 9 Favorite Mormon Moments on Reality TV

By LDS Living

Mormons on reality TV is nothing new. From music to fashion, Latter-day Saints have showcased their talents across a variety of shows. Here are just 10 of our favorite Mormon moments on reality TV.

John and Jean Groberg: A Mission to “The Other Side of Heaven”

Hundreds of thousands have been touched by the mission experiences of John Groberg, but have they heard it straight from the source? Listen to John and his wife, Jean, open up about their real-life love story and lessons they learned in Tonga that inspired the beloved The Other Side of Heaven movies.

Latter-day Saint Life

How to stop overthinking and start pondering: 10 tips for receiving revelation

By Lucy Stevenson

When it comes to making big decisions, finding answers to questions, or searching for solutions, we know that seeking revelation is vital. But sometimes as we are pondering and seeking, we find that instead we are overthinking and worrying. Our fears and anxieties dominate our thoughts, and worries spiral to the point that we are unable to receive the heavenly direction we need.