If I could use just one verse to teach about God, it would be this

From French Polynesia to New Zealand, many humanitarian projects have been taking place these last few months in the Pacific. An article on Church News recently highlighted some of these acts of service.

Not long after my mission, I found myself drawn back to my native alienation. It’s been a constant struggle for me to inhabit the world of people. I’ve had moments, even months, of warm clarity of vision. But then I have receded again into my natural state, bondage to some vision of my own power and priority. My wife and then my children, in company with others who have loved me, have slowly made me more open and tender—even loving. By the time I was in my thirties, I still struggled with the nagging sense that I was by nature a misanthrope. But there were people in my life whom I loved, and I could generally be kind to the rest, as long as I remembered to work at it.

Author’s note: When the All In podcast launched in October 2018, I was immediately drawn to it. I had worked with Morgan Jones previously and was excited about the work she was doing at LDS Living. I later had the opportunity to work with the LDS Living team myself where I learned more about what goes into producing the weekly episodes that I had listened to for months. I hope this piece gives readers new insight into the story of the All In podcast.

In this All In podcast episode, Elder Dube shared a specific time he left his comfort zone: proposing to his wife.

Mormon Island, an abandoned Gold Rush-era village in Folsom, California, is visible for the first time since 2015.

Kuinini “Nini” Manumua started weightlifting when she was just 13 years old. Now, she will make history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first woman ever to represent Tonga in the sport of weightlifting.

During the April 2021 general conference, a new Primary General Presidency was called. Now, nine new sisters in the Primary general advisory board will join them in meeting the needs of children around the world. These sisters bring with them a variety of life experiences, education, and backgrounds. Here are some fun facts about a few of them!

Several temple groundbreakings have taken place over the past two months while others have just been announced. Ground was broken to begin construction of the Syracuse Utah Temple and the Tallahassee Florida Temple in early June while the groundbreaking for the Helena Montana Temple was held on June 26.

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.