Identity formation in the teen years can be complex, yet surprisingly simple. The main objective of identity development is simple and straightforward: youth develop a clear sense of self and the role they play in the larger world around them. Youth need to know who they are and how they fit into the “bigger picture.”

Steven T. Collis is husband to Jerusha and father of five (plus one!). He is the author of four critically acclaimed books, including Habits of a Peacemaker, and a professor of law and of First Amendment studies at The University of Texas at Austin.

LDS artists Jenny Oaks Baker, Kurt Bestor, and Lexi Walker teamed up to perform an absolutely stunning cover of "The Prayer" made popular by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

Children from many nations watched in anticipation as Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve and his Excellency Olexander Motsyk, ambassador of Ukraine, continued a Washington tradition Nov. 28 by opening the annual Festival of Lights at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center. With the press of a button, they switched on 600,000 sparkling lights in trees and bushes that light the way to the center's concerts, performances and creche displays throughout December.As they have for 35 years, hosts J.W. Marriott Jr. and his wife, Donna, joined with the Church Office of Public and International Affairs under the direction of Ann Santini to welcome diplomats, their staffs, members of Congress, government officials and area business and religious leaders for the lighting ceremony. The event has become an opportunity to build good will between Church members and representatives of nations as they focus on common ideals of peace and love.

Accompanied by the piano and cello, this breathtaking duet with David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco features their soaring vocals as they sing a cover of Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli's duet "Perfect."

On June 25, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke to 173 newly called mission presidents and their wives at the 2013 Seminar for New Mission Presidents. The Second Counselor in the First Presidency spoke of his admiration and love for his unique audience and counseled them to trust the Lord and follow the promptings of the Spirit. “You presidents have been given priesthood keys to preside over your missionaries and administer the work of sharing the gospel in your mission areas,” he said. “After all is said and done, the fruits of your labors as mission president and wife will be seen and felt in the lives of your missionaries, in the lives of those converts you will find and who accept the message, in the lives of members who are strengthened by your example and your testimony, and last, but not least, in the lives of your own family.”

What happens when you bring two iconic love songs together? Latter-day Saint husband and wife Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck created a unique mashup of The Lion King's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and The Greatest Showman's "Rewrite the Stars."

What is immortality? What happens to our bodies and spirits after we die? What is the purpose of our life and death? Learn answers to these and more questions in this recent Church video.

The excitement of the new Children and Youth program was palpable after a November 2019 Face to Face event with Elder Gerrit W. Gong. Then just a few months later in February 2020, President Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Kristen Oaks shared inspiring tips on accomplishing goals.

Approximately one in ten Americans are impacted by rare and genetic diseases, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is raising awareness and providing support for families who experience these life-changing conditions.