What 12 young men learned about God from hiking 50 miles overnight

“Doing hard things allows us to rely on God," said one young man. “Challenges like this are opportunities to build confidence.”
Elder Dale G. Renlund taught about the limitless power that Jesus Christ has as the Savior.
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“I didn’t know how to properly thank Heavenly Father for that experience. It had softened my heart so deeply.”
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Before the game, young Church service missionaries, local members, and friends put bags together for Kansas City Heroes to distribute.
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Try this practical approach for teaching powerful lessons in less time.
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April 24, 2026 10:26 AM MDT
During the ceremony, the graduates gave a standing ovation to their parents, spouses, and children.
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April 24, 2026 10:05 AM MDT
“The Savior comes down to us at our level, but He doesn’t leave us there.”
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“This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing,” wrote the First Presidency.
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April 20, 2026 02:51 PM MDT
“I hadn’t finished the quilt, and I had no solution. The only thing I could think to do was pray.”
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One of the purposes of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work.”
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April 17, 2026 03:12 PM MDT
With information coming at us from every direction, how can we know what is true?
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June 22, 2020 08:29 PM MDT
New needs have arisen in the medical field for healthcare practitioners and patients since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are two ways Brigham Young University alums and professors have stepped up to the plate to make healthcare more convenient and affordable in this time of crisis.
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June 22, 2020 05:49 PM MDT
As John Connolly served in the leadership of the Preston England Temple for three years, he would write poems to express his deep feelings for the sacred edifice.
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June 22, 2020 05:29 PM MDT
Approximately 6,500 Latter-day Saint youth in the Caribbean are in the midst of a virtual For the Strength of Youth conference. From June 22–26, youth from the Dominican Republic and 27 other islands will be engaged in musical programs, talks, and discussions on gospel topics relevant to their lives.
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June 22, 2020 04:38 PM MDT
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are celebrating that their latest album, When You Believe: A Night at the Movies, took the No. 1 spot on Billboard®’s Classical Crossover chart for two consecutive weeks. This marks the 14th time that an album from “America’s Choir” has earned the No. 1 ranking on a Billboard Classical Chart.
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Editor's note: The following is excerpted from Fathers of the Prophets and shares a story of President Russell M. Nelson, his wife Dantzel, and his parents, Marion Clavar and Edna Nelson.
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June 20, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?
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June 19, 2020 07:53 PM MDT
Have you ever wondered why the Lord doesn’t make reaching our righteous desires easier? Or why spiritual growth can feel slow even when you choosing the right?
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June 19, 2020 07:39 PM MDT
Eric Hawkins, spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement today about the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland:
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June 19, 2020 06:20 PM MDT
This week’s bonus Father’s Day episode of This is the Gospel celebrates stories from faithful men who are braving the wilderness of fatherhood. John admits he's not very handy as his attempts to create the perfect swing set fall short and, as a result, he allows comparison to take over. John isn't sure he's got what it takes for fatherhood to begin with but when infertility makes that even harder, he learns that “what it takes” might be different than he imagined.
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