Dealing with Adversity
Adversity, the Great Teacher
“I was born with birth defects in my feet and have struggled with them all my life,” writes Elder Monte J. Brough of the Seventy. “There were times I thought my feet hindered my efforts as a missionary. Yet the Lord used that very challenge to lead me to someone who was searching for the truth.” To read more about how adversity can be a blessing, see
Addiction
When the author learns that her husband is addicted to pornography, she experiences feelings of “soul sickness, betrayal, and spiritual agony,” but she also learns there are specific things she can do to help him. See
Giving Your Heart to God
When Samuel is born premature, his mother ponders the Old Testament lesson of another Samuel’s mother, Hannah, who gave her son to God. See
Serving Despite Disabilities
Despite communication challenges, Church members who are deaf enrich the lives of those around them. See
Spiritual Basic Training
Have you ever taken the gospel for granted? One apathetic young man learned an eternal lesson during the darkest days of his life. See
Resisting Evil
Satan seems to be working overtime. Need some help resisting his strategies? Elder Robert F. Orton of the Seventy discusses five key teachings from the Book of Mormon that help fortify followers of Christ against evil. See
The Holy Ghost
The Baptism of Fire
“You might as well baptize a bag of sand as a man,” said the Prophet Joseph Smith, “if not done in view of the remission of sins and getting of the Holy Ghost.” Read President Boyd K. Packer’s address to mission presidents about the “baptism of fire” on
The Meanest Junkyard-Dog-of-a-Kite
When a mother didn’t have money to buy her son a kite, she turned to Someone who could teach her how to make one. See
Two Ways to Serve
Called to Serve
We don’t nominate ourselves to serve in positions in the Church, but a few principles can help us magnify callings when they come. See
Volunteering to Serve
The inspiration to volunteer and bless lives takes many shapes. Liz Shropshire found that her circumstances and talents were ideal for blessing young people in war-damaged countries. See her story on
Seventh International Art Competition
To see this sampling of gospel art from around the world, turn to
Financial Freedom
Struggling with money matters? These 10 tips for good financial management can help you set your financial house in order and give you peace of mind. See
Family History
The Great Irony
A young, overwhelmed mother prayed for blessings for her family. The answer was one she never expected. How could she find time to do family history? To read about the miracle that followed her faith, see
The Lost Reservation
A lost hotel reservation turns into a blessing for generations of waiting spirits. See
Home Teachers, Visiting Teachers
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