Where Are the Miracles?

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The scriptures are bursting with miraculous experiences—manna from heaven, people raised from the dead, and enemies conquered. Reading about these miracles can cause each of us to wonder, “Where are the miracles in my life?” A few years ago, I was given an assignment to create or do something that… Continue reading

Faith: A Power Rooted in Eternal Principles

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We often wait for the fog to lift before taking another step. Learning instead to walk through it is real faith. The modern world is a chaotic echo chamber, reinforcing our own thoughts about who to be and how to plan our lives. We may try to rely on our… Continue reading

Faith to Affect and Faith to Accept

A person holding an umbrella.

The absence of a miracle doesn’t necessarily mean we lack faith—the faith to accept God’s will is an equally valid expression of devotion. President Russell M. Nelson once told the story of two contrasting yet powerful examples of faith. In his April 2021 general conference talk “Christ Is Risen; Faith… Continue reading

Even If…

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Uncertainty is a reality of life that we all have to deal with. By acknowledging the imperfection of our own knowledge, we can still learn despite uncertainty. “Fear is asking, ‘What if…?’ Faith is saying, ‘Even if….’” My boss once shared this quote with me during a work training, and… Continue reading

The Power of Humble Self-Reflection

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True discipleship begins when we stop pointing fingers and start asking how we can come closer to Christ ourselves. Gospel messages leave lasting impressions because of the simple yet powerful truths they teach. During the Last Supper, when Jesus Christ told his Apostles that one of them would betray him,… Continue reading

Joy in the Cause!

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With the challenges facing our world today, young adults may feel hopeless. By focusing on Christ, we can have hope and joy that we’ll want to exclaim to others! Many consider the exclamation point to be an ugly, unprofessional punctuation mark that should be avoided at all costs. But as… Continue reading

How Can I “Think Celestial”?

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In the face of adversity, it can be difficult to believe that God loves and wants the best for us. We can manage this doubt by thinking celestial. I had a rough year in 2019 (little did I know what 2020 had coming for us all!): my family moved from… Continue reading

Fighting Worry With Hope

Rome being burned to the ground.

“Our hearts will always be restless until they rest in God.” When we look around at our modern world, we may feel like things are falling apart. War is raging, institutions are crumbling, and societies are dividing. And yet, despite all this chaos in the world, we are taught that… Continue reading

Turn to Him for Answers

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In a world overflowing with opinions and uncertainty, we are reminded that the clearest answers are found in Jesus Christ.  Everywhere we turn, people seem to be telling us how to fix our lives, whether they’re giving advice on how to stop a bad habit, be successful at work, improve… Continue reading