As LDS Living editors, we have the opportunity to spotlight incredible stories of faith from Latter-day Saints throughout the world. These features remind us of the amazing impact that even just one person can make and demonstrate that lasting change and joy are possible through Jesus Christ.
Here are some of the most uplifting stories from 2024.
The Book of Mormon meets Grand Ole Opry? This new country album (and the story behind it) is worth a listen
Inspiration pushed aside any inhibitions. The Nashville Tribute Band’s deepest wish is to sing about the Book of Mormon’s divinity.
Retired Navy commander shares how a priesthood blessing as a new member completely changed his life
“I deeply wanted my missionaries to give me a priesthood blessing the night before boot camp.”
With God, we’ll never run out of good ideas—Greg Olsen’s inspiring take on creativity
Latter-day Saint artist Greg Olsen’s creativity hasn’t slowed down in the slightest. In fact, it seems to be picking up speed.
‘Trust the Savior will bring your loved ones home’: Why a world-class cellist returned to her childhood faith
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.
Childhood best friends paralyzed 32 years apart—‘We’re more tied to each other than we ever imagined’
Sometimes when we ask for a miracle or for healing, God sends a friend.
Identical twins called to serve in neighboring missions: ‘It was better than we could’ve hoped for’
For these twins, the idea of being apart for two years came with some anxiety. But they soon realized their missions would be closer than they thought.
A father separated from his family was broken by addiction. His story of conversion is nothing but miraculous
A family once trapped by darkness was lovingly shown a way to invite light.
A member in Ivory Coast has become an unbelievably effective missionary—here’s how he does it
After his own baptism in 2005, Bishop Miliate set a goal to help 3 people join the Church each year. So far this year, he’s helped 13.
Berklee grad’s story of returning to the Church is as inspiring as his new music
Singer Brandon Pak found newfound peace coming back to church after years away. Read his story and hopeful advice for supporting loved ones who leave.
Young father reflects on the Lord’s timing after accepting Church calling only 3 others have held before
The new host for “Music & the Spoken Word” says the calling came as a “complete shock and surprise,” but he trusts in the Lord’s timing.
One man’s incredible story of escaping communist Laos and finding Jesus Christ
As a teen, Phong risked his life to escape communism. He then was led to the only One who could heal the painful memories of his childhood.
‘We had to know more’: Family from Florida joins the Church after meeting members while camping in Utah
In June 2024, the Montoya family reunited with the families who introduced them to the gospel 50 years ago.
Watch: Adorable 11-year-old plays the organ for his ward
Kobin's summer was off to a boring start as he recovered from brain surgery. But music, and the help of a generous neighbor, turned it all around.
Other stories for you:
▶ 4 beautiful miracles after a mother’s 30-foot fall while rock climbing
▶ The must-read line from ‘The Chosen’ creator’s incredible BYU devotional
▶ 3 cousins called to serve missions in the same country: ‘Ever since we were little, we did everything together’