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Have you ever felt like God has left you utterly alone? I have. It can be hard to admit. After all, isn’t that the clarion call of the gospel? Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are with us. They love us. They don’t abandon us. So, why are there circumstances in our lives where we feel the complete opposite, in spite …

Throughout scriptures, the process of acquiring faith in Jesus Christ and his gospel is often compared to a seed. Even if our faith is as small as mustard seed, we can move mountains. As we nourish our faith, it will enlighten our understanding and become delicious to us. These are truly beautiful representations of faith! However, just as seeds can …

Though members of the Church have often sought to distance themselves from inappropriate nicknames and references in regards to their faith, this mission came into sharper focus as President Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued a statement concerning the name of the Church. In the statement, President Nelson called for …

Grace is a gift from Heavenly Father given through His Son, Jesus Christ. The word grace, as used in the scriptures, refers primarily to enabling power and spiritual healing offered through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ. – LDS.org A common myth about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that we place an emphasis on …

Finding ways to be emotionally vulnerable with one another is a key element to ministering as Jesus Christ would. Throughout history and through our own lives, Christ intimately understands our needs, our desires, our fears, and even those things we are unable to express. While we definitely cannot do all that Christ does, nor are we meant to, we can …

The first verse of the gospel of John has been dissected and discussed for centuries. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Theologians and scholars agree “the Word” is a reference to Jesus Christ. This simple verse reminds us that Christ existed with God, our Heavenly Father, in the pre-mortal life and came to Earth, in part, to reveal …

I am a sinner. I do not think this admission is easy for anyone, yet it is a thread that ties the human family together. We all sin and our struggle to put off the natural man is a consequence of the journey we have begun in this fallen world. As Paul wrote, “all have sinned, and come short of the …

Recently, I came across this image: I was touched by its message and have contemplated the idea of praying with maturity. I had never heard that phrase before! What did it really mean for me, in my life? I came up with five different ideas on how I can pray with maturity and I think they can benefit you too. You …

Last week, a false news release tricked thousands of Mormons and made them believe the Church had officially apologized for racism in its history. It hurt and angered many, especially among the black LDS community. Zandra Vranes even spoke for an hour and a half in a powerful Facebook live video about how the false story “retraumatized” many members who …

Featured Image | Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle, via Associated Press In times of tragedy, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have covenanted to mourn with those that mourn. As we face the tragic news that at least eight are dead in yet another devastating school shooting, it is important to use the surging emotions in our hearts to …