Calee Reed

“Am I intentionally aligning myself with God’s will for my life?” This is the question Calee Reed invites us to ponder.

Looking for a little weekend fun before general conference is underway? Deseret Book’s Virtual Family Friday might be just the thing before you settle in for the weekend to hear messages from our Church leaders. Between authors and artists, temple and general conference trivia, a cooking lesson with Tara Teaspoon, and giveaways galore, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Join us tonight from 6:00–7:00 p.m. (MDT) on the Deseret Book Facebook page to participate. You can also RSVP to the Facebook event here or watch the video at the end of the article after it premieres.

If you’ve followed LDS Living content through the pandemic, chances are you’ve heard of “Deseret Book Live!” These short videos feature Deseret Book authors and artists with the goal of bringing you uplifting content during these times.

1. What is a hobby most people don’t know you have?

In just three and a half years, Latter-day Saint musician Calee Reed went from a newlywed with a new baby to a single mom trying to make it on her own after a difficult divorce.

He looked up and whispered, "Do you know where my Mommy is . . . ?" My mama-heart wrenched inside of my chest as I said, "Yeah, buddy. . . She's in heaven." We sat in silence for a moment. "Do you know who she's with?" I whispered.

At Christmastime, homes and stores are flooded with festive music that gives me butterflies of excitement. I can't help it. There's nothing like Christmas to make one feel like a little kid again.

Performed by LDS artists Garth Smith and Calee Reed, this stunning version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" was filmed in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on Temple Square.