James E. Faust’s address Self-Esteem: A Great Human Need is a masterful example of how gospel doctrine can be applied to real and often deeply personal human struggles. Though delivered decades ago, the talk feels remarkably modern because it addresses questions that never fade with time: how we see ourselves, …

When tragedy strikes it often reveals both the darkness of the world and the light of the human spirit. Last Sunday that light came from a 14 year old young man named Jasper, a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ, whose quick thinking and courage saved his younger …

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken many across America. It is not just the sudden and violent nature of his passing that stirs our hearts, but also the way people have responded. For some, his life and death have inspired prayer, reflection, and mourning. For others, it has …

Families Are at the Center of God’s Plan As Latter-day Saints, we understand that families are not temporary social units. They are eternal structures ordained by God for our growth, joy, and salvation. In The Family: A Proclamation to the World, we are taught that “the family is central to …

In a world that often feels fractured and hurried, there exists a force so profound, so transformative, that it can literally heal both body and soul. This force is a mother’s love—a divine gift that mirrors the very essence of our Heavenly Parents’ love for us. Elder Gary E. Stevenson …

Braving the Unknown: Serving an LDS Mission During COVID 19 When a young man or woman accepts the call to serve a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, they step into the unknown with faith. But no generation in modern history was thrown …

Battling Cancer, Preaching ChristWhile most missionaries wake up thinking about lessons and service projects, Elder Spencer Blanchard begins his day with chemotherapy. Diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic neuroblastoma, he serves as a service missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from his home in the Oregon Salem …

The Decade That Declared War on Faith, Family, and Morality The 1960s were not a cultural awakening. They were a declaration of war against everything sacred. America was once a nation built on biblical values. Church attendance was high, divorce was rare, and children were raised by their own two …

It Began with a Newspaper Clipping in Palmyra While visiting the Grandin Printing Press in Palmyra, New York, I noticed a framed clipping from an 1830 edition of The Reflector, a local paper. The display explained how the editor, Abner Cole, had printed unauthorized excerpts from the Book of Mormon …

As I’ve committed to regular 40-hour fasting, I’ve encountered some confusion among fellow Latter-day Saints. Many have questioned whether fasting more than once a month—or longer than the traditional 24-hour Fast Sunday—is appropriate. Being relatively new to the Church, I asked around and found that while longer fasts aren’t typical, …