Tagged with "Faith"
FHE: Youth
We must help our youth gain testimonies for themselves so they can withstand temptation and trust in God. Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Counsel to Youth,” by President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign , Nov 2011, 16. Thought: Youth today are being raised in enemy...
New Presiding Bishop has witnessed faith in action
Witnessing the death, damage and destruction caused by last year's historic natural disaster in Japan was a life-altering experience for Bishop Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson. The Stevensons were, at once, terribly saddened by the heavy toll that was exacted by such...
{Poll} Public Displays of Faith
We are taught to be examples of faith to those around us, but we're also taught not to cast pearls before swine. Where does that line fall for you? In Christ's Sermon on the Mount, he commanded us to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father...
'For the Strength of Youth' over the years
The For the Strength of Youth pamphlet has recently been changed and expanded. After reading about the changes, we were interested to see how this youth handbook has changed since its first publication in 1965. Here's what we found. (Make sure to check out the gallery of old FSOY covers!)
Mormon musician finds faith on path to fame
Amy Gerhartz was baptized in high school, but it wasn't until she became a full-time musician that she really realized she wanted God to have control of her life. Amy Gerhartz isn’t really a new artist—you just haven’t heard of her yet. Back in 2006, a blogger claimed that Amy Gerthartz was a...
Book of Mormon Lesson 7: "I Know in Whom I Have Trusted"
We can learn a great deal from Nephi's resolve to stay close to the Lord and flee from the wickedness he faced among his brothers. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Speaking of the new editions of the Scriptures, Elder Packer said: The stick or record of Judah - the Old Testament and the New Testament -...
Young Men Lesson 6: The Holy Ghost
"The spirit of revelation is real—and can and does function in our individual lives and in the Church." -David A. Bednar Discussion Questions • What can I do to receive daily promptings from the Holy Ghost? • How can the Holy Ghost help me be morally clean and avoid temptations...
Young Men Lesson 5: Faith in Jesus Christ
"In a household of faith, there is no need to fear or doubt. Choose to live by faith and not fear." -Kevin W. Pearson Discussion Questions • How would you explain to someone what it means to exercise faith in Jesus Christ? • What experiences have you had that have strengthened your faith in...
{A&E} Real-life Angels
We occasionally have the blessing of coming into contact with living angels - those people who unfailingly encourage us to have hope and faith. I'm guessing most of you remember Elder Holland's talk on "angels" from October 2008. It was one of my favorite talks that conference season. I think...
Martin Luther and a Life Changing Moment
On the day we now know as Halloween, Martin Luther challenged the Catholic church with his 95 Theses. It started with an unexpected event in his own life. Most of us are caught up in the hustle-bustle of daily living and rightly so. We are anxiously engaged in the daily pursuit of health, wealth,...
{LDSL Blog} My Interview with Elizabeth Smart
I was curious about Elizabeth Smart's personality before meeting her. I came away from our meeting with answers to many of my questions, but one striking impression of her: she has incredible faith. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Elizabeth Smart for the fall issue of LDS Living (...
FHE: Light
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light . . . until the perfect day." (D&C 50:24) Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Spirit of Revelation,” by David A. Bednar, Ensign, May 2011, 87....
Young Men Lesson 35: Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
"The stories of Jesus shared over and over bring faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strength to the foundation of testimony. Can you think of a more valuable gift for our children?" -Neil L. Andersen Discussion Questions: • What does it mean to have faith in...
God Gifted Me My Race: Perspectives from an African American Latter-day Saint
The Church’s history regarding blacks is long and complicated. And while some people—members and nonmembers alike—may struggle to come to terms with past events, I am not one of them. These are some of my personal experiences as an African American Latter-day Saint, and why I believe the color of my skin is a gift from God.
Wrongly convicted man says he walked out of prison a better person, talks about faith
MR says: I don't think this man is LDS, but it is still a cool story about the sustaining power of faith. For Utah resident Ted White, the past 13 years of his life have been like being on a treadmill. “You think it’s over, and then it’s not over." He spent five years in prison for a crime he...
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