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Blending Families
Mormon Life says: In the Church there is a lot of focus on what is seen as the ideal family, but many people live in different circumstances than this stereotypical family.
When we talk about families, we frequently think of a certain ideal; a family where both parents are there, the kids are all little angels, and life at home is like living in a musical titled When...
100 years after Titanic sinks, LDS connections still remembered
Mormon Life says: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, LDS Living takes a look back at the connections between the event and members of the LDS community, including a mother, a defender of LDS rights, and six missionaries who miraculously survived.
On the cold evening of April 14, 1912, the Titanic, a brand-new ocean liner carrying 2,223 people, struck an iceberg, creating a large gash on the ship’s side. Hours later, on the early morning of...
Dave Says: Teaching and Tough Love
Mormon Life says: With two sons who are drug users who are irresponsible with money, we're not sure how to divide our will.
Dear Dave,My husband and I need to update our will, but we’re not sure how to divide the money. All of our children are grown, including my three stepsons. The problem is that two of my stepsons are...
Family celebrates LDS missionary who booked—then canceled—passage on Titanic
Mormon Life says: This missionary's story is incredible.
This week, people everywhere will remember the voyagers aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, the ship that, on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City, United States, disastrously...
Defending the Faith: The gospel truly brings joyful news
Mormon Life says: What a great Easter message of missionaries in Switzerland.
One of the most memorable experiences of my mission in Switzerland came when the aunt of the Basel Ward mission leader died. Though not a member of the LDS Church, she had asked her nephew to speak...
How single adults can be happy again
Being single after 25 years of married life and raising nine children was not on my list of things to do. After my husband unexpectedly passed away my thought was: "Now what do I do?" I knew I had to take care of the five children left at home, but what was the future plan for me? I knew I had to...
In Our Lovely Deseret: And should we die — the great mystery of death, what comes after
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we possess a sacred knowledge of life and death. We know that we are eternal beings with a pre-existence in the presence of our Father, and a life hereafter that will transcend the dim limitations of this mortal day. Yet death — and...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 7: The Immortality of the Soul
Mormon Life says: "Anything that befalls us here in mortality is but for a small moment, and if we are true and faithful God will eventually exalt us on high." -Bruce R. McConkie
Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study...
Dave Says: A Place for Everything
Mormon Life says: What is the "legacy drawer" you talk about?
Dear Dave,I’ve heard you talk about something you call the Legacy Drawer. What exactly is this, and what goes into it?LisaDear Lisa,One of the best ways I know to tell your family how much you love...
Losing a Spouse
Mormon Life says: Everyone in this life experiences death, but it’s still incredible how personal it is, especially if the person you’ve lost is your spouse. These are some thoughts from those who have been there.
When you lose a spouse, you wonder, How can life possibly go on? How am I supposed to get through this? How am I even supposed to get out of bed?It’s hard, but you can do it, even if “doing it”...
Higher Places in Paradise
Mormon Life says: After losing my wife to cancer, I had to learn to live, love, and grieve all at the same time. I'm still learning to feel my way without her physically beside me, but I am learning more of the deeper meaning of eternal love.
Click here to read our article on losing a spouse--whether you have or someone you know is struggling--and how to cope.Love is a redeeming emotion and grief is love’s shadow. I am now living in that...
We Can Live with God Again
Mormon Life says: Whether you've lost someone or not, this video has the most beautiful message.
Dave Says: Crummy Family's Lack of Boundaries
Mormon Life says: I took care of my grandfather before he passed away, and he left his estate to me. How do I handle family members who are acting weird about being left out?
Dear Dave,My grandfather passed away a couple of months ago. I’m 32 and the only relative still living in town, so I helped take care of him and his place so he wouldn’t have to go into an assisted...
When Faith and Prayers Don’t Save a Loved One
I am so grateful for the essay that Nicole recently shared about the miracles that happened in their family‘s life — how faith and prayers saved their twin baby boy. We’ve recently been sharing different Mormon bloggers’ thoughts on their belief in God, and it’s stories like Nicole’s that are an...
Sister missionary had "an infectious laugh"
Mormon Life says: An update on Sister Bentley, who died in a car crash on Tuesday.
Vanessa Bentley, a 22-year-old missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Tucson, Ariz., was killed Tuesday in a two-car collision on state Route 37 in the town of Lisbon in...
