Prophets

In a world where trust in authority figures is often broken, how do we teach our children to trust God’s living prophet? Here is one idea.

Did you catch these direct (and powerful) promises made by President Nelson, Elder Andersen, President Eyring, and Elder Stevenson?

Here is one activity that has worked for our family that doesn’t require lots of planning or time to execute.

Last conference, our prophet encouraged us to study a special chapter. We’ve created a guide to help you do just that before conference next week!

Do you remember these encouraging questions from President Nelson?

Sariah felt hurt by a prophet’s counsel. How she responded is a model for us today.

“Our family has become very large, but he has always focused on us as individuals.” —Ashlyn Owens, President Nelson’s great-granddaughter

Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 100 facts about his inspiring life.

A series of remarkable promptings and experiences led a world-class cellist back to the faith she’d decidedly left more than 20 years earlier.

I’ve come to see an interpretation of the Primary song “I’ll Walk with You” that would bless not just the voices in Primary.

Sheri Dew asks and answers 6 questions to explain who prophets are and why we can trust them.

“I don't want to try to compartmentalize my spiritual life from everything else. It’s all part of who I am,” McKay Coppins, writer for The Atlantic.

When President Nelson declined his chief surgical resident’s third offer for an alcoholic drink, the surgeon was livid and made a threatening promise.

President Nelson’s new book, Heart of the Matter, includes “the very essence of my life’s experiences.” These ten quotes will give you a taste of what he’s learned.

Year after year these flowers excite and bring the spirit to those watching conference. And recently the Church's floral designers shared a video of what goes into designing, preparing, and styling these incredible arrangements.

We can all agree that studying general conference messages after the broadcast ends is important, so how can we make it happen?

President Russell M. Nelson’s 2023 general conference address struck a chord with listeners. Read a few reasons why.

The future isn't daunting when we follow the counsel of living prophets to guide us.

President McKay opened his eyes and said, “Brother Nelson, it doesn’t feel good to me. Your place is here in Salt Lake City. ... I don’t think you should go to Chicago.”

“Without the guiding direction of leaders who can see around corners, it can be difficult if not impossible to find our way through this mortal probation back Home to our heavenly parents.” Sheri Dew

We are all trying to achieve peace. But in that process, is it creating peace? Or is it creating more conflict?

In a new video, Sheri Dew shares her witness that prophets are called of God and have the ability to help us in ways no other leader or influencer can.

Sheri Dew shares what she has learned from her interactions with prophets and apostles. “You can’t work with prophets, seers, and revelators very long without seeing the fact that they’re directed,” she says. “I have seen it countless times.”

Among many traits President Hinckley characterized, he exemplified a life full of positivity and good humor. The following is a compilation of some of funny moments and life lessons we won’t forget.

Many of us would like to know when the Second Coming is going to happen. After all, it is the latter days, so we know the event is closer than it ever has been before. But when will it actually take place?

Before jumping into April 2022 general conference, take quick look back at the 10 invitations our prophet extended last October.

As the seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, we all remind ourselves to focus a little more on the things that we are blessed with in our lives.

If you're feeling “post-conference paralysis,” we've got just what you need to start acting on President Nelson’s 10 invitations from this conference.

This story was originally published by LDS Living in January 2018 and has been updated to celebrate President Nelson’s birthday.

As was once aptly put, praise to the man’s best friend.

“I learned some of my most important lessons from these associations—not only about leadership but about life.”

Most of us were raised on stories of the prophets of God. And just as they had strengths that we can learn from, it is also important to remember that every prophet had weaknesses that we can learn from, too.

“Every missionary called in this Church … is called by revelation from the Lord God Almighty through one of these, His servants.”

This article is part of a series called “12 Days of Christmas: A daily study guide to bring the Savior into the season.” See the full list of days in the study guide and learn more about how it’s formatted here.

Is Santa Claus a part of your Christmas tradition? Check out these charming and insightful stories from Church leaders about old Saint Nick.

Looking for something new to add to your Thanksgiving feast? Here are four favorite family recipes that hail from the families of past Church presidents!

Prophets and apostles have confirmed our Heavenly Mother's divine existence and mentioned Her divine attributes on multiple occasions.

If there were any perks to 2020, one was that we all spent a little bit more time (virtually) with President Russell M. Nelson than usual. Outside of general conference, the Church released special video messages throughout the year from our prophet. Additionally, President Nelson co-authored a piece with NAACP leaders calling for racial harmony. He reminded us of the need for gratitude to find healing, he invited us to fast with him, he prayed for us, and he reminded us that “we are all children of a loving God.”

Before President Russell M. Nelson’s challenge to turn social media into our own gratitude journals, there were dozens of lists online of things to be grateful for in the year 2020. Since his invitation, millions of ideas have been added by those using #GiveThanks. But there are a few spiritual things that I think we have become more grateful for this year, as we have either relied on them more or had to do without them. Everyone’s list will look a little different depending on personal circumstances, but here are a few things that I think many of us have come to appreciate more than ever this year (in no particular order).

President Thomas S. Monson left behind a legacy of serving and ministering to "the one.” He frequently spoke of the joy that comes from knowing you have been “on the Lord’s errand.”

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a plethora of resources to help us in times of need or struggle. The scriptures, prayer, words of modern-day prophets and apostles, Church leaders, family, temple worship, priesthood blessings, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ are all assets that provide divine assistance and strength.

The following article previously ran on LDS Living earlier this year and is being shared as part of an article series that will highlight the life and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson. Beginning at his birthday week and leading up to general conference, LDS Living will focus on the insights and life lessons we can learn from the Lord's prophet on the earth today.

There are two things Latter-day Saints get really excited about: general conference and Disney. So what happens when you put them together?

Our prophets and apostles have been set apart as special witnesses of our Savior Jesus Christ. While we do not need to see our Redeemer face to face to testify of His divine life and mission, some Church leaders have shared remarkable accounts of when they saw the Lord, whether through dreams or visions. Their experiences testify of the love, grace, power, and glory of our Savior.

In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, LDS Living is sharing a series of articles about early Church history. The following article originally ran on LDS Living in June 2016.