In a world where loving ourselves and others feels like a fading dream, we can learn how to love through Heavenly Father’s example. Without a doubt, one of the most pervasive problems in today’s world is a lack of love. Individuals experience this lack of love as they struggle to… Continue reading
Charity is defined not only by the action itself, but by the love that inspires the action. Ever since I was a little girl, I have struggled to understand what the word charity means. Of course, it does not help that the term has multiple definitions. For example, the word… Continue reading
Learning to purify ourselves through Jesus Christ and become examples of refined faith leads us to seek out those who are ready to “be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32). Christ teaches us that we “are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) and that we are his disciples according to… Continue reading
Having a hard time forgiving yourself for past mistakes? Let the Savior help rewrite your pain into your purpose. I saw the arrow turn green and I accelerated while glancing down at my phone’s GPS. I expected to be able to look up in time to turn. Instead, my car… Continue reading
When those we love are suffering, we may not be able to remove their struggles, but we can still offer something truly valuable. When a close family member was grieving a sudden, unexpected job loss, I felt useless as I watched them struggle. Without financial resources, professional connections, or extensive… Continue reading
We don’t need grand gestures to grow spiritually—just steady flecks of faith, love, and kindness each day. Recently, I attended the temple for the first time. I was surprised by how much of the experience was about progression. Going through the temple was a powerful reminder that spiritual growth doesn’t… Continue reading
Life can often feel overwhelming, but God is aware of our imperfections. Knowing this truth can make life a wonderful journey of discipleship. Life can often feel like an adventure where surprises, disappointments, and challenges can overwhelm our best efforts. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf makes this exact comparison in his… Continue reading
It can be hard to stand out in a crowd as a disciple of Jesus Christ, but we are promised great blessings if we rely on Christ anyway. In our often intellect-based world, we can place a lot of value on being seen as “smart” and “logical.” Anything that doesn’t… Continue reading
Being a child of the covenant isn’t just an identity. It’s a responsibility and a source of blessings. President Russell M. Nelson has told us that being a child of the covenant is one of our most important identities, but being a child of the covenant can feel like an… Continue reading
If our job is to provide the loaves and fishes, what loaves and fishes can we actually provide? Believe it or not, Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, started in the same place as you and me: as a young adult with a dream, unsure how exactly to achieve… Continue reading
