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Paige Sommer

Paige Sommer is a content specialist, writer, and video producer for Deseret Book. She has a MFA in creative writing. If you want to be best friends, talk with her about books, creative writing, Italy (where she served her mission), or her five children and four stepchildren.

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You still have time—4 simple ways to center on Christ before Christmas
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
December 19, 2024 02:46 PM MST
Number 1: Change your mindset, not your to-do list.
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Latter-day Saint Life
The Hebrew word that will change how your family reads Luke 2
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
December 16, 2024 01:58 PM MST
This word can help us think about Mary’s essential role in the Nativity in a new light.
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We usually dismiss platitudes as unsubstantial. But when we look at them with prayerful hearts, it's possible to learn more about ourselves and grow spiritually from their sentiment.
Help for Life Challenges
Does everything happen for a reason? Here’s the answer
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
November 27, 2024 10:05 AM MST
In some ways, the phrase ‘everything happens for a reason’ is merely a platitude. But there is an empowering truth in the statement.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Ask this 1 question when you want to serve someone but don’t know where to begin
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
August 01, 2024 04:06 PM MDT
Sharon Eubank, director of humanitarian services for the Church, shared on the Magnify podcast that the best thing we can do to serve others well is to learn to ask questions that don’t have predetermined answers.
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Help for Life Challenges
How to find the answer to any life question in the scriptures
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
July 08, 2024 01:15 PM MDT
With this helpful study technique from Jared Halverson, we can find answers from God in the scriptures to even our most difficult—and modern—problems.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Hoping to limit screen time this summer? Try 1 mom’s effective way of helping kids choose less on their own
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
June 18, 2024 07:08 AM MDT
This faith-based approach to tech use in the home changes screen time from a battle to a productive conversation and helps everyone become more self-aware about using technology wisely.
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Latter-day Saint Life
4 ways to teach children to love true stillness in a distracting world
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
June 10, 2024 10:44 AM MDT
A child sitting in front of the television may seem still and calm. However, we all know, from watching TV ourselves, that this kind of physical inactivity isn’t the same as what Elder David A. Bednar said is “a higher and holier dimension of stillness.”
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Temple Worship
4 genius ways to study the temple from one of our favorite scholars (+ her book recommendations)
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
June 05, 2024 02:16 PM MDT
Check out these helpful study tips and book recommendations to deepen personal learning about temple worship, our covenants, and the temple garment.
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Temple Worship
Use these 3 ideas to deepen your temple worship and find more happiness
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
May 30, 2024 01:02 PM MDT
Applying three ideas to our temple worship can expand our personal understanding of sacred things, bring us closer to Christ, and turn the temple into what author Melinda Brown calls, “our happiness project.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
How can I love my neighbor when they’re a stranger? Here are 2 simple ideas
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
May 16, 2024 05:14 AM MDT
A recent episode of the “Magnify” podcast inspired me with some easy ways to show up with more love in everyday circumstances.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Use these questions to help your family really understand what it means to love well
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
May 01, 2024 08:06 PM MDT
Looking for conversation topics to help build relationships? These quotes and questions could lead to meaningful discussions around loving each other better.
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We can learn to align ourselves with God's will.
Stories of Faith
The podcast with Sheri Dew that changed how I understand God’s will for me
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
April 23, 2024 10:39 AM MDT
“When the Lord knows He can trust you, He both opens doors for you, and He helps you open doors.”
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Mary Magdalene’s faith changed her life. Use these 5 questions inspired by her to fortify yours
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
March 27, 2024 10:50 AM MDT
The first witness of the resurrected Savior was Mary Magdalene, and she gives us a powerful example of what discipleship means.
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Latter-day Saint Life
4 ways parents can help their returned missionary thrive spiritually and find confidence
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
March 19, 2024 12:20 PM MDT
Not sure how to help your returned missionary adjust to life post-mission? These ideas will help both of you.
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Our Christlike actions, no matter how small, make a lasting difference to strengthen each other and the Lord’s kingdom.
Latter-day Saint Life
This scholar’s insight on Old Testament women will change how you think about your individual worth
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
March 08, 2024 12:21 PM MST
Even if it seems that an interaction with a loved one or stranger doesn’t matter, we shouldn’t be disheartened.
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Feature Stories
The ‘Indiana Jones of BYU’ explains the covenant of Israel in a way everyone should hear
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
February 16, 2024 10:57 AM MST
Kerry Muhlestein once met Harrison Ford and joked with him about the nickname.
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Latter-day Saint Life
The 3 steps to persisting through failure from a bestselling author
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
January 26, 2024 05:16 PM MST
Even when we’re motivated to move forward with a goal or project, there can be times when we feel stuck. Following these steps can help.
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Recommended by Us
6 genius ways to study scripture that anyone can do (from one of our favorite scholars)
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
January 05, 2024 08:41 AM MST
We might look at others as a preeminent gospel scholar or master scriptorian, but each of us is our own expert in gospel learning and scripture study.
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Latter-day Saint Life
6 ways Christians use light to honor the Savior from Italy to Brazil
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
December 22, 2023 07:00 AM MST
Learn how Christmas lights help people in Canada, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Vermont feel closer to the Savior.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Linger near the manger with this Nativity-inspired devotional
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
December 18, 2023 09:09 AM MST
Use your own nativity set as a prop to go along with scriptures and short messages about the different Nativity figures.
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Latter-day Saint Life
The unconventional (and easy) Christmas ornament tradition you can start this year
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
December 13, 2023 02:55 PM MST
What non-traditional ornament do you hang on your Christmas tree that reminds you of Christ? We can find reminders of the Savior’s mercy and love in every good thing, even Christmas ornaments.
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These 3 questions will change how you see Christ’s miracles—and find them in your own life
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
November 20, 2023 07:15 AM MST
When we study and understand the miracles of Jesus on a more personal level, we can see miracles in our own lives, and the lives of others, more clearly and often.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Feeling distant from the young adults in your life? What to say and do to connect during the holidays
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
November 02, 2023 03:53 PM MDT
Young adults and a YSA stake president weigh in to help you have more positive, joyful interactions with your young adults this holiday season.
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4 gratitude habits to bring peace to your home
Paige Sommer
By  Paige Sommer
October 26, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
Gratitude can help us feel more peaceful, grow closer as a family, and hold onto a celestial perspective.
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