We Are Found

We are found.  We are no longer sheep fallen in a canyon, out of sight and beyond aid.  We are found.  We have been lifted up by gentle, calloused, scarred hands.  We have been embraced.  We are now placed behind the Shepherd as we do our best to stumble on...

Kinsman Redeemer

In ancient Israel, the closest male relative was responsible for the well-being of the entire family. He was often the head of the house, but he could also be a brother or an uncle. His responsibilities included making sure the extended family, in-laws, and nonrelatives living with the family were...

How Christ Can Help You Heal from Sexual Assault

Being a victim of sexual assault often leads to confusion, hopelessness, and guilt. Yet the versatility of Christ’s Atonement can still be a comfort for guiltless victims.  There are few things more devastating than being sexually abused. The aftermath of one’s agency being ignored is often full of regret, anxiety,...

The Art Catalog for the Book of Mormon: A Study Tool

Are you curious about Book of Mormon–centered art? Look no further—this catalog contains art from the Book of Mormon in a variety of styles. Scripture study is essential for our spiritual growth, but reading words on a page can become repetitive. Incorporating practices like praying, pondering, writing down impressions, listening...

The Prophet Teaches Us to Be Teachable

In President Dallin H. Oaks’s first address as the prophet of the restored Church, he counsels us to come closer to the Savior by being teachable. “Humility is a master virtue, given to help us learn other virtues necessary for us to become what our Heavenly Father and His Only...
Charity Revisited

Charity Revisited

For the longest time, I didn’t think I had any charity. Whenever I heard about charity in Primary, Sunday School, Young Women, Relief Society, and even many of my university religion classes, the message I always got was that charity was service. Charity was going out and giving, working, and...
Believe that You Are Beloved

Believe that You Are Beloved

Truly believing in and accepting the constant care of the Shepherd empowers us to become more like him and share his love.  You are held, supported, and adored by the Good Shepherd. You are his lamb. Jesus loves us eternally, but sometimes we imagine that Jesus will love us less...
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...
Perfection Is Not a Prerequisite

Perfection Is Not a Prerequisite

Focusing on God’s promises can help you access the power of Jesus Christ—even when perfectionism tells you you’re not enough. My friend was doing everything she thought she should be—attending church regularly, praying and studying the scriptures daily, and striving to keep her covenants—but she still felt like she was...
A Perfect Gospel with Imperfect People

A Perfect Gospel with Imperfect People

Don’t give up on a perfect God just because of imperfect disciples. In his talk “Come, Join with Us,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles states, “The Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. God is perfect, and his doctrine...
Apostles Return to Rome

Apostles Return to Rome

The city that once persecuted ancient apostles now welcomes the Apostles of today. In March 2019, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles traveled to Rome to dedicate the city’s first temple, a city that once heavily persecuted the early Apostles and Christians. It was a historic...