Hear, Hearken, Obey: A Pattern to Overcome Adversity
When it feels like our life is cracking under pressure, how do we continue? Sometimes the answer is to submit to the will of God. I was 12 years old when I lost all my friends—for the second year in a row. Another move, another state. With burgeoning depression, I...
But How Can I Know He’s a Prophet?
In an era oversaturated with access to information and opinions, is it possible to know for certain whether a prophet is called of God? The first time I questioned my testimony about Joseph Smith was during a bike ride with a district leader on my mission. I still vividly remember...
How to Avoid the Rut of Spiritual Apathy
Remembering God’s love will strengthen your spiritual resilience and protect you from the trap of spiritual apathy. I peered out through the dense fog at the Ribeira da Torre Valley of Santa Antão, Cape Verde. As the clouds parted and sunlight illuminated the view, my jaw dropped. Enormous mountains covered...
4 Ways to Help Gather Israel
What does it mean to gather Israel? President Russell M. Nelson invites us to do four things to help us gather scattered Israel.
The Editor-Prophet
Learn how a prophet of God used his talents in writing, editing, and publishing to serve others and teach of Christ. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints come from all sorts of backgrounds. Each person who comes to Christ has valuable talents to offer—unique ways they...
Avoiding Pinterest Perfect Comparisons
On social media we usually see only the “picture perfect” ideal. We must learn to embrace reality for all its glorious imperfections. Have you ever scrolled through social media and felt horrible about yourself? With so much pressure to portray a certain image, social media too often becomes a platform...

