Elder Kearon’s advice for escaping the trap of thinking you’re falling short

In a new video, Elder Patrick Kearon shares a lesson from the Old Testament about what to remember when you feel inadequate.
“Without Sarah, the full expression of the Abrahamic covenant could not have taken place.”
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The quote on the plaque comes from President Dallin H. Oaks’s first devotional address as prophet.
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Pres. Oaks says he didn’t begin a “systematic in-depth study” of the gospel until he was 31 years old.
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert specifically directed his first social media message as an Apostle to young adults.
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February 19, 2026 04:17 PM MST
“Redemption in Christ is a beginning for us all, an invitation to a new life.”
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February 19, 2026 11:24 AM MST
While the building is closing to the public for a time, it will still be open for general conference and other major scheduled events.
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Elder Gilbert has served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System since August of that year.
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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
February 12, 2026 01:54 PM MST
Try these ideas for practicing doable discipleship.
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February 12, 2026 10:04 AM MST
For members of the Treasure Valley Ward, the moment represents years of faith, sacrifice, and divine preparation.
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February 12, 2026 09:26 AM MST
“I met my future wife, Deborah, on my baptism day. … Spending time with her deepened my understanding of Jesus Christ.”
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April 01, 2020 07:54 PM MDT
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might catch yourself wondering, “Is this really happening?” It almost seems surreal that we are all quarantining ourselves, missionaries are being called home, temples are closed, and general conference is altered.
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April 01, 2020 07:19 PM MDT
COVID-19 has certainly caused significant temporary adjustments to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But as Saints worldwide shelter-in-place, the ability to find joy in the journey and the ability to become more like the Savior continue.
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Fun
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April 01, 2020 06:31 PM MDT
Self-taught Argentinian artist and Latter-day Saint convert Jorge Cocco Santángelo has caught the attention of art lovers around the world with his new artistic style called “sacrocubism”—portraying sacred and religious events with post-cubist features. We asked him a little more about his creative process and what he loves about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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April 01, 2020 03:03 PM MDT
Many of us are in isolation right now—confined to our homes and distancing ourselves from loved ones and our church communities because of a pandemic. For many of us, one result of this separation might be anxiety about how to stay faithful despite not being able to attend formal worship services.
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April 01, 2020 11:08 AM MDT
In the priesthood session of the April 2014 general conference, then-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf posed a question to listeners that I haven’t forgotten.
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April 01, 2020 04:00 AM MDT
Food storage can be both a daunting and expensive task. Even just putting together a years' worth of storage can be very time consuming and break the wallet. It can also be hard to know where to start. The whole task can be so overwhelming that it’s often easier just to ignore. For anyone that has desired to create an emergency food storage, but just didn’t know the best way to go about it, freeze drying at home may be the answer.
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March 31, 2020 09:30 PM MDT
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter on March 31, 2020, to all Latter-day Saints. See the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Saints worldwide.
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March 31, 2020 07:20 PM MDT
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles says he has testified hundreds of times of the Father, the Son, and the prophet Joseph Smith, but he still remembers a time as a 16-year-old boy when he shared his testimony of the First Vision.
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March 31, 2020 04:07 PM MDT
In the April 2020 issue of the Ensign, President Russell M. Nelson shared a message on being prepared for the Second Coming of the Savior.
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