Elder Holland’s Advice on Failing to Forgive and Forget
Failing to forgive and forget is spiritually harmful. The philosopher Anne Lamott said, “not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the …
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Free and Simple Jumpstart Children and Youth Goals Course
Are you feeling overwhelmed with Children and Youth Goals and don’t know where to begin? I am SO excited for you to help the youth …
One Girl’s Solution for Bringing USA Back Together
Stories can paint beautiful pictures about the way things should be. Story can teach us lessons in an intimate way, they can help us reflect, …
I Felt Like a Disappointment and Failure to Heavenly Father Until I Learned This
The following post was written by Sheryl Kauhaihao and is shared here with her permission. Being a member of the church comes with great responsibility, …
Why This Man Never Returned to Church After His Cell Phone Went Off During the Service
There is a parable that is floating around the internet that I read recently. It stopped me in my tracks, made me chuckle a little, …
The Cracked Pot Story Illustrates How Even the Most Broken Can Be Instruments in God’s Hands
The author of the following “Cracked Pot” story is unknown, but the principle it illustrates is similar to the wisdom of the Lord’s prophets. If …
“You Never Check Your Religion at the Door.” Two Powerful Lessons from Elder Holland
During a devotional address in 2012, Elder Holland pronounced one of his more emphatic sermons when he spoke the words, “You never check your religion …
Elder Holland’s Warning to Us As We Offer Our Prayers to the Lord
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland took to Facebook to share a very important principle about the way in which God answers prayers. “Part of the wonder …
Prophetic Pronouncements and Warnings About The False Ideology of Tolerance
In a 2008 General Conference address, President Thomas S. Monson addressed the topic of tolerance, understanding that its manipulation would become a growing problem in …
Associated Press Writes Article on President Nelson’s Call to End Racism
Brady McCombs, a writer for the Associated Press, published an article entitled Mormon president calls on members to help end racism that highlighted pieces of President …
Fascinating Video Details Account of First Vision in the Book of Mormon That You Might Have Missed
Many Latter-day Saints are familiar with Joseph Smith’s “First Vision” and the handful of surviving historical records that tell us of that divine visitation. But …
What We Can Learn From How Fire Ants React When They Are Caught in a Storm
The following post was shared by Tom Eadie and is shared with permission. My cousin was in the middle of the storms down south. She …
Pastor Calls Christians Who Hate President Trump and Joe Biden to Repent
David McGee is a Senior Pastor at The Bridge church, and he is encouraging others amidst the vitriol and hatred that is being exhibited during …
An Old Jewish Tale That Will Help You Appreciate Religion Even More
The following tale was shared by Dieter F. Uchtdorf as part of an article that appeared in the April 2017 Ensign magazine. There is an …
Shot of Angel Moroni Atop The Ogden Temple Through The Smoke of the Setting Sun That You’ll Have to See to Believe
The following was shared by Chad Roylance and is posted on Called to Share with his permission. A picture is worth a thousand words. Unlike …
How to Avoid Being a Jerk to Gay People
The following post was written by Ben Schilaty and is shared on Called to Share with his permission. I don’t know about you, but I …
Watch: How the Woman Caught in Adultery teaches us about Relying on Our Rock, Jesus Christ
This post originally appeared on Book of Mormon Central and is shared here with permission. In the latest video produced by Messages of Christ, Daniel Smith …
Young Man’s Courageous Act in Defending Friend From Bullying Leads to Gospel Conversion
When nine-year-old Daniel moved to his new school, he felt unsure of himself, but he quickly made new friends. He had fun with the boys …
Elder Bednar Says “You Don’t Have to Die to Find Out” Where You’ll Go on the Day of Judgment
In 2016, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles held a question and answers session in Chile. Elder Bednar answered someone’s …
Investigator Rejects CES Letter and Finds Truth in Book of Mormon Which Leads to Conversion
The following conversion story was shared by Hanna Seariac. I was born Catholic to two parents who shortly after divorced. My mom was a Latter-day …