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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Jesus Christ is the Savior for every person and for every culture.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
October 15, 2025 10:16 AM MDT
Volunteers from Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, England, and France gathered to serve.
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October 15, 2025 09:59 AM MDT
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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October 12, 2023 04:30 PM MDT
An injury to her right hand could have left Savannah bitter; Instead, she let it motivate her to share her positivity with a worldwide audience.
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October 12, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
In Primary, I would talk (and sing) about the admonition of Paul, without really knowing what it meant. Here’s what this week’s “Come, Follow Me” lesson teaches us about it:
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October 11, 2023 12:41 PM MDT
His testimony was accompanied by a message about his beloved wife Pat and an adorable photo with two of his newest great-grandchildren.
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October 11, 2023 10:00 AM MDT
Feeling awkward or lonely? There is a beautiful correlation between the gospel of Jesus Christ and finding connection with others.
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October 11, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Faith was important to Jonathan Roumie before he was cast as Jesus in “The Chosen,” but he learned he would play the role just hours after a “desperate” prayer for help.
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October 11, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
I’ve become a firm believer in a gentle power that carried me through anxiety as a missionary in ways I’d never dreamed possible: family history.
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Fun
October 10, 2023 12:54 PM MDT
Year after year these flowers excite and bring the spirit to those watching conference. And recently the Church's floral designers shared a video of what goes into designing, preparing, and styling these incredible arrangements.
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October 10, 2023 11:25 AM MDT
If a general conference study club sounds fun to you too, but you’ve felt hesitant or unsure how to go about it, here are a few ideas to make it easier to get started!
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October 10, 2023 10:59 AM MDT
President Nelson’s “Think Celestial!” talk mentioned God’s “fabulous!” plan multiple times. But how do we keep that enthusiasm and optimism when we face our own obstacles?
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