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

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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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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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October 01, 2024 02:29 PM MDT
We couldn’t contact my son while he was overseas with the Marine Corps. I was so worried until God whispered this truth to me.
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October 01, 2024 02:08 PM MDT
The gallery features the famous painting “The Second Coming,” which the Church commissioned in the 1970s.
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October 01, 2024 01:46 PM MDT
“There is hope in the promise God has made of a place of safety in the storms ahead,” President Eyring assures us.
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September 30, 2024 02:46 PM MDT
One young woman wrote, “When I reflect back on the years I spent living at home and how we spent our Sundays, I can distinctly remember power hour.”
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September 30, 2024 12:09 PM MDT
General conference will be this weekend on October 5th and 6th.
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September 27, 2024 02:23 PM MDT
Beyond the obvious sand-versus-rock analysis, this story teaches us something essential about building a testimony.
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September 27, 2024 02:09 PM MDT
This verse is one of the best hidden gems in the Bible.
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September 26, 2024 02:10 PM MDT
Volume 4 will be titled, “Saints: Sounded in Every Ear, 1955–2020.”
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September 26, 2024 02:08 PM MDT
Last conference, our prophet encouraged us to study a special chapter. We’ve created a guide to help you do just that before conference next week!
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