We often think we need to have perfect lives to be happy, but sometimes it’s the little things, like smiling, that bring true joy. Many assume that feeling happy leads to smiling, but what if it worked the other way around? In 2022, a group of researchers published a paper… Continue reading
We can find peace in the unknown of spiritual answers through our obedience to and trust in God. In a world filled with competing voices claiming to possess the truth, filtering through the noise to hear God can feel overwhelming. For many young adults, this struggle is deeply personal, whether… Continue reading
God gave his Son for me. But how does Christ’s amazing grace really work in my life? Amazing grace—how sweet the sound— That saved a wretch like me! (“Amazing Grace,” Hymns for Home and Church, no. 1010) I truly wish to rejoice with John Newton. But sometimes I don’t understand.… Continue reading
We often hope for big spiritual experiences, but our faith in God is usually strengthened through small and simple moments. There are countless stories of epic faith-building experiences and miracles. If we compare our spiritual experiences to these grand ones, we can sometimes feel discouraged when our own faith grows… Continue reading
If you feel like you don’t belong, just remember there’s a seat for you here—and it’s not going anywhere. Growing up as a member of the church, I felt excitement about worshiping in a congregation, but I often felt like my family didn’t belong. Having a brother with special needs… Continue reading
As followers of God, who loves all his children, we cannot remain indifferent to the experiences of those who live outside our own communities; true discipleship invites us to be uncomfortable enough to listen when we’d rather look away. In a world where polarization seems to be increasing daily, followers… Continue reading
Newly released documents from the Joseph Smith Papers project provide fascinating insights on Church history topics that can build faith in Jesus Christ. As members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints build faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, they often develop questions about… Continue reading
When a demanding secular world tells us who to be and what to do, we can let the gospel of Jesus Christ be our guide and our primary source of comfort. In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with checklists: what to eat, what to wear, what to do with… Continue reading
Many have heard that church and state in the United States should be separated by a wall, but President Oaks asks more of us than mere division. The separation between church and state in the United States has often been compared to a wall: rigid, uncompromising, dividing, impartial. This famous… Continue reading
Being a disciple of Christ doesn’t need to be complicated, and it doesn’t come with a list of prerequisites. In his October 2015 general conference talk, “It Works Wonderfully!,” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf emphasizes the Savior’s grace in the journey of discipleship. He asks us to consider whether we are… Continue reading
