Have you ever felt alone? One day when our granddaughter Ashley was six years old, she was the only one without a friend to play with on the school playground. As she stood there, feeling unimportant and unseen, a specific thought came into her mind: “Wait! I’m not alone! I have Christ!” Ashley knelt down […]
Let me suggest three simple phrases that we can use to take the sting out of difficulties and differences, lift, and reassure each other: “Thank you.” “I am sorry.” And “I love you.” – Ronald A. Rasband, “Words Matter,” Liahona (CR) May 2024
Joy is the very purpose of God’s plan for His children. It’s what you were created for—“that [you] might have joy”!14 You were built for this! – Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “A Higher Joy,” Liahona (CR) May 2024
The Holy Ghost, in His divine role as the Holy Spirit of Promise, will seal each ordinance upon those who are faithful to their covenants so that it will be valid after mortality.2 Having the Holy Ghost seal our ordinances is essential if we want to have the promised blessings for all eternity, becoming fruit that […]
Thinking about the Savior gives us clarity of mind to make decisions, to act without fear, and to say no to what is contrary to God’s teachings.17 When my day is difficult and I feel like I can’t take any more, thinking about Christ brings me peace and gives me hope. – Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, “Faithful […]
Our Father in Heaven will answer your prayers, especially your prayers offered during the private times of your life. He will reveal to you your foreordained gifts and talents, and you will feel His love envelop you, if you will sincerely ask and genuinely desire to know. – Steven R. Bangerter, “Foreordained to Serve,” Liahona […]
President Russell M. Nelson has taught us to seek and expect miracles.6 I testify that because the priesthood has been restored, the power and authority of God are upon the earth. Through callings and councils, men and women, young and old, can participate in priesthood work. It is a work of miracles, attended by angels. It is […]
In today’s world, it is easy to focus on material and occupational success. Some lose sight of eternal principles and choices that have eternal significance. We would be wise to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s counsel to “think celestial.”24 – Quentin L. Cook, “Be One with Christ,” Liahona (CR) May 2024
Jesus Christ’s Atonement can deliver and redeem us from sin. But Jesus Christ also intimately understands our every pain, affliction, sickness,5 sorrow, separation. In time and eternity, His triumph over death and hell can make all things right.6 He helps heal the broken and disparaged, reconcile the angry and divided, comfort the lonely and isolated, encourage the […]
The clarity of His invitation “come unto me” and “take my yoke” affirms the profound nature of His promise—a promise so vast and complete that it embodies His love, offering us a solemn guarantee: “Ye shall find rest.” – Jose L. Alonso, “Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives,” Liahona (CR) May 2024