His Comprehensive Grace vs. Our Faulty Works

How does our understanding of “grace” combat our perfectionism, shame, depression, or anxiety? BYU Studies explains. There is a recurring thought in my mind: “I am not the person I wish I were. I do not have the capacity to be that person.” Many overly occupied, ambitious, and earnest people...

The Gospel Bridge: Moving from Complacency to Connection

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...

This Seat Is Yours

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...

History Published, Faith Strengthened

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...

The Dangerous Pursuit of False Perfection

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...
Finding the Voice of the Shepherd Through the Spirit

Finding the Voice of the Shepherd Through the Spirit

We must learn how to recognize the Holy Spirit to recognize the voice of the Shepherd. Jesus teaches, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). To be a disciple of Christ, we need to know his voice—but what if we don’t recognize...
What Should I Do?

What Should I Do?

You probably know how important it is to do God’s will, but how can you really be sure that you are making the right decisions?  President Thomas S. Monson has said, “Your decisions determine your destiny.” But how can you know you are making the decisions that will lead you...
Judging to Save, Not Destroy

Judging to Save, Not Destroy

As future leaders of the rising generation, we must learn how to judge in Christ’s way, which is “merciful, loving, and redemptive, not condemning.” When speaking to young adults, President Russell M. Nelson has said, “you are the future leaders of the Lord’s Church!” It is thus our sacred opportunity to...
Accepting God’s Indirect Blessings

Accepting God’s Indirect Blessings

Sometimes, letting God help us means accepting help from unlikely places.
As If You Had Never Sinned

As If You Had Never Sinned

Do you sometimes forget the miracle of repentance and forgiveness? Through the Savior, you don’t just have your sins washed away. You become as if you had never sinned. “And now, my brethren, if our brethren seek to destroy us, behold, we will hide away our swords, yea, even we...
Learning to Love the Commandments

Learning to Love the Commandments

The commandments may seem restrictive, but if we can recognize them as a gift from a loving Heavenly Father, we can see them in a new light.  We live in the world of the individual. We take pride in our personal freedoms, explore our unique interests, and direct our own...