When my friend Malori passed away, my beliefs about life after death were put to the test. Did I really believe in the spirit world? We all will eventually face the reality of losing a loved one. Until recently, though, I had never had to experience that pain. It was...

When we fall short of divine expectations, we can turn toward the Savior to be lifted up in his perfect love. Often we find ourselves not quite meeting mortal and divine expectations. We can become burdened with sin, shortcomings, and imperfections. We feel alone and forgotten, too weak to climb...

The world says marriage is risky. Religion and research say it’s the key to happiness. So, is marriage worth it? In a time of high divorce rates and cultures that celebrate independence, marriage can feel like it brings more pain than happiness. I’ll admit, I’ve been afraid of marriage myself....

As we teach and learn together, we must distinguish between Church doctrine and local culture. I see a disconnect sometimes, especially in online echo chambers, between my lived experience and the lived experiences of others within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These differences are often benign or...

Whether you’re a busy college student, an overwhelmed parent, or a high-achieving executive, with the Spirit you can make more out of your 24 hours than you can on your own. The older I get, the more I want—and even feel that I need—to contribute to the world. But there...

You may believe in Christ, but do you believe Christ? When we put our trust in him, he makes us more than we ever thought we could be. Have you ever been afraid you were going to drown? Have you ever panicked as you struggled for breath and fought to...