Why you shouldn’t feel bad about your ‘imperfect’ scripture study

“The perfection idea will hold us back and actually invite failure,” says Shannon Foster. “There is no perfection. This is a mortal world.”
“You can have total confidence and trust in the resurrected Lord, His Church, His word, and His Second Coming.”
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“I’ve felt a lingering heaviness about the state of the world, but this repeated message was a clear call to action.”
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“He truly loves people, and I hope the Church membership and people in general get to see that side of him,” shared his daughter.
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Sixty-eight youth and 16 leaders gathered in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa.
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October 17, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
“That is taught in five, at least five, different important scriptures in the Book of Mormon,” President Oaks said.
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October 16, 2025 10:58 AM MDT
“On your birthday, I want to thank you for making me happy.”
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Jesus Christ is the Savior for every person and for every culture.
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Volunteers from Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, England, and France gathered to serve.
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Sister Oaks served a mission in Japan and later worked as a consultant for the largest privately held publishing house in America.
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President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80, will serve with him as First and Second Counselors.
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January 12, 2024 06:00 AM MST
The fact that all of the symbolism in Lehi’s dream still resonates with a modern audience is as astounding as it is instructive.
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January 11, 2024 02:21 PM MST
I deeply wanted my missionaries to give me a priesthood blessing the night before boot camp.
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January 11, 2024 02:06 PM MST
There are many ways we can learn about God throughout our lives, two of which are through the scriptures and our family.
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January 11, 2024 06:00 AM MST
I think I need “with all the feeling of a tender parent” embroidered on something.
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January 10, 2024 12:52 PM MST
Small and simple steps to help others can have far-reaching effects, and the intention behind the service is perhaps more important than the amount of time it takes.
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January 10, 2024 12:46 PM MST
Inspiration pushed aside any inhibitions. The Nashville Tribute Band’s deepest wish is to sing about the Book of Mormon’s divinity.
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January 10, 2024 06:39 AM MST
I asked questions I’ve long held but didn't know who to ask about. I hope these answers will help your ministering efforts and fill you with hope.
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January 09, 2024 10:09 AM MST
I am still going to open that manual week after week. But this is no longer about finishing. It’s about feeling.
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January 09, 2024 07:00 AM MST
“There really is no need for members of the Church to worry one-tenth of a second about coming up with something original to say or about giving a talk.”
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