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 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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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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Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, visited Welfare Square and the Bishops’ Central Storehouse.
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February 12, 2020 12:00 PM MST
A number of years ago I went with a brother to tow in a wrecked car. It was a single-car accident, and the car was demolished; the driver, though unhurt, had been taken to the hospital for treatment of shock and for examination.
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February 11, 2020 10:29 PM MST
It was only fitting that Sister Sharon Eubank based her remarks at the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts Dallas event, “The Better Part: Women, Art, Faith,” on a quote by a little-known California watercolorist named Larry Brullo. He said, “First, one seeks to become an artist by training the hand. Then one finds it is the eye that needs improving. Later one learns it is the mind that wants developing, only to find that the ultimate quest of the artist is in the spirit.”
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February 11, 2020 10:00 PM MST
Watching his son score 26 points during a basketball game, Matt Haley knew one thing—if he looked at his wife, he knew they would both end up crying.
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February 11, 2020 07:14 PM MST
On this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, single and living in the city, broadcast journalist Tamara decides to do something a little different for her 31st birthday: 31 dates in 31 days. But what starts as a fun blogging experiment quickly turns into big news and an even bigger spiritual eye-opener than Tamara initially assumed. Through these 31 dates, Tamara discovers more about who she is, how God sees the potential in all of us. . . and maybe even love.
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February 11, 2020 06:50 PM MST
The Salt Lake Temple may be closed for renovation, but children now have a new way to explore temples when visiting downtown Salt Lake City.
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February 11, 2020 06:32 PM MST
Editor's Note: Saints, Vol. 2: No Unhallowed Hand, 1846-1893 will be released Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
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February 11, 2020 05:00 PM MST
The room was filled with teachers from Seminaries and Institutes, and although Elder David A. Bednar was facilitating the discussion, he pointed to the importance of having the true teacher present.
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February 10, 2020 05:00 PM MST
Editor's note: Start with a Smile is a weekly Monday feature that starts the week off with family-friendly content.
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