Greyson Gurley

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Worried your child may leave the church someday? One Latter-day Saint psychologist offers some advice

By Greyson Gurley

June 08, 2023 07:00 AM MDT

For many Latter-day Saint parents, one of their greatest desires is to raise their children in the gospel. However, we all have agency and the gift of discernment.

7 Min Read

How “Spending Time” With Joseph Smith Allowed This "Saints" Writer to Appreciate Him Even More

By Greyson Gurley

May 02, 2020 11:00 AM MDT

While reading about historical figures, do we ever perceive them as perhaps larger than life? For many Latter-day Saints, it might be hard to humanize Church historical figures or recognize their “human moments.”

7 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: How to Strengthen Our Foundations to Weather the Storms of Life

By Greyson Gurley

May 01, 2020 01:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

3 Min Read

The Giving Tree: How This Mother-Daughter Duo Shared the Gospel without Leaving Their Front Yard

By Greyson Gurley

April 30, 2020 05:30 PM MDT

There's a certain magic to Christmas cheer that some wish for all year long—the lights, the decorations, the presents under the tree. For Arizona residents Cathy and Sara Konopnicki, spreading cheer to those in quarantine was on their to-do list, holiday or not.

3 Min Read

Will Youth Camp Happen This Year? Young Women General Presidency Encourages Youth to Think outside the Box

By Greyson Gurley

April 27, 2020 06:28 PM MDT

With summer right around the corner, many youth are beginning to look forward to camp. Although camps this year might be modified or canceled amidst concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways in which youth can connect and gather.

1 Min Read

“Amateurs Compete, Professionals Create”: How to Use Your Ability to Create to Recognize Your Personal Strengths

By Greyson Gurley

April 25, 2020 12:05 PM MDT

Do you ever find yourself constantly competing or comparing yourself to someone else?

3 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Bednar Shares in New Video Series What He Does to #HearHim

By Greyson Gurley

April 24, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

2 Min Read

This 101-Year-Old Latter-day Saint Was Born during the 1918 Spanish Flu. He’s Now Survived COVID-19

By Greyson Gurley

April 24, 2020 11:49 AM MDT

Editor’s note: Our intention in sharing Brother Ulloa’s recovery story is to provide uplift and hope for all. We continue to pray and support those currently suffering from the virus and its effects.

1 Min Read

Brush Up on Your Church History with 6 New Insightful Videos

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 08:56 PM MDT

Calling all Church history buffs!

2 Min Read

Why This 84-Year-Old Great-Grandfather Made 40 Sacrament Trays

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 12:34 PM MDT

Willard Sensiba knows about precision. As a former typesetter and the president of a typesetter union, he spent 20 years at newspapers around the country, manually configuring the type using the printer’s very small and precise measurements.

2 Min Read

Black Name Tag on the Volleyball Court: Coaching Gave This Sister Missionary an Opportunity to Share the Gospel

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 12:33 PM MDT

When you think of a missionary’s job description, what comes to mind? For many, it might be proselytizing or teaching lessons to investigators or maybe even serving others.

1 Min Read

After Divorce, How 1 Man Learned Finding Happily Ever After Takes Time

By Greyson Gurley

April 18, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

When we are confronted with a big decision in our lives—many times the first thing we do is pray for an answer. When we receive personal revelation or confirmation on the matter, we can move forward knowing Heavenly Father is supporting us.

4 Min Read

This Week From the Pulpit: President Nelson Thanks All for Fasting, Apostle Shares a Downloadable Game for Your Family

By Greyson Gurley

April 17, 2020 07:28 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

3 Min Read

Yellow Shirts, Face Masks, and a Miracle: My Experience Clearing Tornado Destruction with Latter-day Saints during COVID-19

By Greyson Gurley

April 16, 2020 07:31 PM MDT

Sheer pandemonium would be an apt description for many people living across the US Southeast last weekend. Late Easter Sunday night continuing through Monday morning, violent storms raged across the region, stretching from Texas to Virginia—including my Georgia hometown. Over 60 tornadoes were reported, claiming over 30 lives and leaving millions without power. My family and I spent Easter Sunday in a tornado shelter.

2 Min Read

From the Church

New Church Video Explains the Significance of the Gold Plates and Why We Still Need Them Today

By Greyson Gurley

April 14, 2020 04:36 PM MDT

For Latter-day Saints, the Gold Plates are immediately associated with the translation of the Book of Mormon, but when someone asks, “What are the Gold Plates?” or “What is the significance of this ancient record?” how do you respond?

1 Min Read

12 Things You Might Not Know about These Newly Called Church Leaders

By Greyson Gurley

April 13, 2020 07:53 PM MDT

General conference frequently brings new and exciting changes, and this April’s general conference proved to be no exception! From a brand new Young Men General Presidency to the sustaining of nine new General Authority Seventies, you could certainly say this Conference was truly “unforgettable” for these brethren.

2 Min Read

Why Visualization Might Help with Your Prayers (and How You Can Try It Yourself)

By Greyson Gurley

April 11, 2020 11:00 AM MDT

When we think of prayer, many of us think of simply speaking to God. We are taught the “formula” for prayer from a very young age. We often think of the words we should say when praying. But could prayer look different?

5 Min Read

This Week From the Pulpit: How Good Friday’s Fast Can Unite and Heal Us

By Greyson Gurley

April 10, 2020 03:10 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

5 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Holland Details the Course to Christ and Other Messages about the Covenant Path

By Greyson Gurley

February 14, 2020 04:11 PM MST

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

7 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Serving with Schizophrenia: Learning What It Means to Sacrifice a Widow's Mite

By Greyson Gurley

February 12, 2020 09:35 PM MST

Oftentimes, it seems that those struggling with mental illnesses have a stigma around them when what they really need is kindness and understanding. In the most recent issue of the Ensign, author Sarah P. Hancock tells her story of her battle with mental illness and how her bishop showed the compassion that she needed.

2 Min Read

"There Is a Place for You": How a Single Message of Peace Helped One Woman Combat Depression

By Greyson Gurley

February 08, 2020 12:00 PM MST

Courtney Rich was jokingly referred to by her family as “president of the happy club," so when she first experienced depression after her parent’' divorce in high school, the depression was thought to be situational. However, it was actually only the beginning of what has now been an 18-year battle with depression.

8 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: "Ask of God" Why and How We Can Connect with the Divine

By Greyson Gurley

February 07, 2020 03:00 PM MST

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

6 Min Read

President Nelson Sends Message of Hope to Venezuelan Latter-day Saints From Across the World

By Greyson Gurley

February 07, 2020 02:00 PM MST

Security concerns and travel restrictions prevented President Russell M. Nelson and Elder D. Todd Christofferson from traveling to Venezuela for a devotional on February 2. But this didn't stop them from delivering a message of hope and comfort to the members there.

1 Min Read

How "Frozen" Can Inspire Us to Do Our Own Family History

By Greyson Gurley

February 05, 2020 05:55 PM MST

When you think of family history work, some things that come to mind might be family trees, indexing—and now the Disney movie Frozen. FamilySearch recently published an article that highlights the inspiration behind Frozen and the ancestry of Frozen’s main characters.

2 Min Read