Four Questions to Ask When Doubt Persists

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When we experience crippling doubt, focusing on primary questions can help us find peace. Have you ever discovered a policy or an event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that was difficult to reconcile with your understanding of Church doctrine? Sometimes, in our quest… Continue reading

The Illusion of Waiting

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Although we may have to wait for some blessings, we need not stand still. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to put our lives on hold in one way or another. However, pandemic or not, at times we may feel perpetually stuck in the waiting… Continue reading

Becoming More: Three Ways to Overcome Discontentment

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Our God-given desires to improve, learn, and grow are deeper than any wish we may have to “keep up.” How will you act in faith to become more? Often, we have the tendency to feel that we need to be more—that there is a gap between who we are now… Continue reading

Be Forever Changed

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Knowledge of Christ’s Resurrection can change our perspective and increase our faith. This past year with COVID-19 has brought a tremendous amount of heartache and pain to people all around the world. At a time when deaths are diminished to a number on a webpage, we might find ourselves questioning… Continue reading

The Light to Guide You Home

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Even when you are far from home, remembering your foundation on Christ and the power of prayer will help light your way home. We all have different memories that remind us of home, whether that be the smell of popcorn during family game night or a movie that we used… Continue reading

Understanding Unbelievable Unfairness

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Life is unfair, but understanding its purpose can give us renewed vigor. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world for the past year and a half. It has derailed so many plans and forced the cancellation of events. Many people may marvel at how unfair the whole situation… Continue reading

Desperate for a Difference: Four Ways to Receive Inspiration from Heaven

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In a world filled with various controversies and problems, it can be difficult to know how and where to make a difference.  Between politics, riots, and a global pandemic, I’ve found myself in many social situations in the last year that have left me both confused and longing to make… Continue reading

Let Your Future Be Bright

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Sometimes the most difficult thing about change is letting go of our past mistakes and allowing ourselves to be better. People change. Although this statement is true, we don’t always act like it is. Sometimes we dwell on our mistakes. Sometimes we hold on to our regrets. Sometimes other people… Continue reading

Faith in a Modern World

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Faith in the living Christ can conquer any mountain we face. But how do we go from believing this truth to actually living it? At a time when hardship looms like mountains all around us, it’s no wonder that people are losing faith. Countless sources offer guidance for rekindling faith,… Continue reading

Was That the Spirit?

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We often wonder how to distinguish between the Spirit and our own thoughts. By acting on our first impressions, we can know that God is, in fact, communicating with us. “Get her ice cream tomorrow,” I thought when I saw a girl in my ward sitting alone during church. “What?… Continue reading