Thanksgiving Isn't Thanksgiving Without . . .

by LDS Living Readers
We asked, “Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without . . .” The following are some selected responses. Read more >

Taking a Breather

by Emily Stephens
The kids are screaming, your husband is starving, the Relief Society president is calling, and you still have a list full of Christmas gifts to buy. Then you realize you haven't showered yet. Welcome to reality—the frustrating certainty that when life happens, your well-being gets left in the dust. Read more >

Salvation on Christmas

by Gerald N. Lund
The little camp on the flanks of Elk Ridge was not in much of a celebrating mood on this Christmas Day. It was piercing cold. The snow as close to a foot deep. There was no food for them and no forage for their rapidly weakening animals. And they were helplessly lost. Read more >

Breaking Down Barriers

by Kate Ensign-Lewis and Jamie Lawson
On November 9, 1989, the world watched in awe as the Berlin Wall fell. A symbol of physical and spiritual oppression for more than a quarter of a century, East Berliners were suddenly pouring through its borders without opposition, into the welcoming arms of Westerners on the other side. Now, twenty years later, we take a look back at the Church behind the Iron Curtain and its growth since the Wall’s collapse. Read more >

Mission Accomplished: A Soldier's Journey to Faith

by Malcolm Leal
The Cuban military was not the place for a Bible, but my grandma had taught me its principles well. Throughout my missions her words were always in the back of my mind. I would need them to become the man I wanted to become. And, as I would find during a mission deep in the Guatemalan jungle, I would need them to stay alive. Read more >

Dealing with Difference

by Leisha Maw
As a mother of two disabled children, I have learned that most people want to include those of differing abilities, but they don’t know how. Here are some suggestions to help put everyone at ease. Read more >

Worth the Effort

by Elia Gourgouris
Many of us have been reminded that love is the most significant word in the first two commandments. First we are to love God and then we are to love our neighbors. We have also been reminded that the second commandment does not end with loving everyone else because it says, “…as thyself.” Read more >

The Privilege and Blessing of Work

by Joseph Walker
It has always struck me as more than just a little bit ironic that every year about this time America pays tribute to her working men and women by not working. Read more >

From ABC to MTC

by Reece Hanzon
As the expectations for full-time missionaries have risen, the responsibility of parents has likewise redoubled. The influence of Church leaders is invaluable in creating strong youth, but nobody can prepare missionaries for success better than their parents. Read more >

Anything but Ordinary

by James N. Kimball and Kent Miles
Throughout the world, LDS women are quietly inspiring others, doing their best to live the gospel while negotiating the waters of modern-day life. What would it be like to discover each of their stories? All would no doubt include challenge, strength, heartache, and inspiration. While each LDS woman has unique talents and life circumstances, they all have a common thread of service and faith that transcends culture, language, and background. With that, here are glimpses at the stories of four "ordinary" women living extraordinary lives. Read more >

Sugar Sleuthing

by Jamie Cline
Tracking down those hidden sugars may be harder than you think. Read more >

Picking the Ripest Fruits

by LDS Living Staff
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Camping Happy

by Sunny Jane Morton
Remember family camping trips? Whether the memories are good or bad, recent or faded, learn some tricks and go back to basics in time to make this year’s camping season the best ever. Read more >

At the Crossroads of the West

by Kate Ensign-Lewis
The smooth, baritone voice of Lloyd Newell warms the air in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, as the historic organ tunes up to “Gently Raise the Joyful Strain.” Those well-known words open Sunday morning: “From the crossroads of the West, we welcome you to Temple Square in Salt Lake City for Music and the Spoken Word, with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.” This signals the start of one of the most beloved programs of all time—the world’s longest running continuous network broadcast. Read more >

Curbing the Family Sweet Tooth

by Jenni Gasparrini
It’s a weakness for nearly all of us. Birthdays, Christmas, weekends—almost any occasion can justify sugary indulgence. But you’ll be surprised to find out simple ways you can cut back on sugar. Read more >