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‘We don't have to be perfect, but we can be worthy’: Sis. Craven + other leaders on being disciples

General Church leaders addressed members in Utah, Canada, and Papua New Guinea this week and shared inspiring messages on social media. Here are some highlights from the pulpit from the last few days.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 ideas to help you share—and not overshare—personal experiences at church

By Danielle Christensen

What should we share in church meetings? These five ideas can help guide you on how to talk about your personal experiences in meaningful ways.

From the Church

Elder Rasband tells missionaries worldwide there is great cause to rejoice

By Lindsey Williams

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week.

Latter-day Saint Life

The 6 Most Touching Moments from This General Conference

By Danielle B. Wagner

While announcements about new temples, Church, and home-centered gospel study are exciting, the most thrilling part of this past general conference weekend for me was listening to the men and women Heavenly Father has chosen to lead His Church today. It was painstakingly clear to me that each person who stood at the pulpit relied on revelation and their Savior to be able to say the words we needed to hear at this time we need them more than ever.

Excerpted from John Bytheway's "The Best Three Hours of the Week"

SOM Transcript - S5E19

14: Finding the Light in the Darkness

Change is an exciting and inevitable part of our lives as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Christie shares her story of being sent with her family on a work assignment to Senegal West Africa where they discovered that being part of the growing church means making room for personal spiritual growth and flexibility and trusting in God’s purposes.

19: General Conference, Personal Connection

Stories in this episode: A talk at general conference answers DeDe’s reluctant prayer about the truthfulness of the missionaries’ message; Naveen makes a joyful 2 a.m. phone call to India after a surprise prophetic announcement; Cynthia starts on a path of redemption and healing when a seemingly personal message from an Apostle shows her that forgiveness and change is possible.

Sunday on Monday

A weekly Come, Follow Me podcast hosted by Tammy Uzelac Hall where we dig into the scriptures together. Sunday on Monday is a Bookshelf+ exclusive. Full episodes can be accessed with a Bookshelf+ subscription. Start your free 30-day trial at deseretbook.com/sundayonmonday. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to share what you learned this week.

Fun

35 hilarious Primary program fiascos too good not to share

There are few things more hilarious than seeing primary children’s personalities shine through in unexpected ways.