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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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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“I met my future wife, Deborah, on my baptism day. … Spending time with her deepened my understanding of Jesus Christ.”
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January 13, 2020 04:22 PM MST
Claire Crosby first gained international attention four years ago when her performance of “Part of Your World” went viral on YouTube. Since then, she has produced new music, performed on The Ellen Show, and even sang with President Nelson in a special Christmas video. Claire’s most recent endeavor was performing “Once Upon a December” from the movie Anastasia in a new music video.
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January 13, 2020 12:40 AM MST
It's an acronym well known to young adults—"FOMO"—fear of missing out.
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January 10, 2020 10:56 PM MST
A newlywed couple was discussing comfort food. The bride said, “My family loves Shepherd’s Pie.” The groom had never heard of that. He said, “One of my family’s favorites is Hamburger Bean Casserole.” The wife scrunched up her nose and responded, “I don’t think I would like that.” Little did they know that they were using different names for the exact same dish. How sad it would be if the couple began to argue about whose family’s comfort food was best!
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January 10, 2020 10:39 PM MST
There is a phrase in 2 Nephi 25:23 that Latter-day Saints are likely very familiar with, “For we know that it is by grace that we are saved after all we can do.” But what does that mean? What is all we can do? Is Nephi telling us we need to do more than we are doing or is he simply saying to do your best? And what is grace, this thing that is supposed to save us, anyway?
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January 10, 2020 08:06 PM MST
Time … the older I get the faster it passes. Sometimes I find myself up at 2 a.m. wondering if I still have enough time to save for the retirement I want.
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January 10, 2020 05:28 PM MST
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated the total amount of donations raised through the Light the World Giving Machines.
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January 10, 2020 05:17 PM MST
Youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turning 12 this year can start doing baptisms for the dead in the temple with limited-use recommends. But how can you help them prepare so they will have a meaningful experience? A five-part series of articles on ChurchofJesusChrist.org gives spiritual and practical suggestions to keep in mind.
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Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.
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Gospel Day by Day is a new online community dedicated to the “how” of creating meaningful teaching moments in our homes, no matter our circumstances.
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