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Give and Take

Stories in this episode: Frances struggles in her role as a mom of three kids but is offered a helping hand right when she both needs it most and it's the most difficult to accept; Phyllis has always been eager to accept callings, but in her grief and loneliness after her husband passes away she feels like letting someone else step up to the plate—that is until she’s reminded of how service can deeply affect the lives of those who give.

Feature Stories

President Nelson at the piano: Watch 3 times we’ve seen the prophet showcase his talent as a musician

By Emily Linder

We often see prophets behind the pulpit, but how about behind the piano? Here are three times President Nelson has shared piano performances with the Church.

‘He has absolute trust in you’: Elder Ulisses Soares addresses youth from 27 Caribbean countries during FSY Conference

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit”highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

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Latter-day Saint Life

5 Suggestions for Living with Doubt in Faithful Ways

By Lisa Higginbotham Anderson

A few weeks ago, a brother stood at the pulpit in my ward in Arkansas and humbly shared his testimony. He spoke about his journey toward faith, his struggles with doubt, and his hope to keep moving forward. A feeling of love and gratitude arose from the congregation because many of us had gone through similar experiences.

31: A Worthwhile Pursuit

Stories in this episode: Vai Sikahema was a small boy in Tonga when his family sold everything they had to go to the temple in New Zealand to be sealed—and decades later, that experience helps him be the right person at the right time in a meeting that could very well decide the fate of another temple. When Keala Sikahema decides to put the temple at the center of her family life, she sees its power emanating in ways she didn't expect.

From the Church

President Oaks teaches that we are not better than others; Elder Stevenson says ‘membership has its privileges’—and its responsibilities

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

25: Lesson Learned

“Going to high school as an adult is hard! Way harder than when you were a teenager!” When Lauri decided to get her diploma in her 40’s, she was unprepared for the way it would stretch her. But when she realized that going back to school was connected to her efforts to come back from excommunication, the difficulties and lessons she learned took on new meaning.

Podcasts

This week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’ nugget: The key to finding Christ in the book of Revelation

By Cole Wissinger

Don’t get too bogged down with the foreboding symbolism in Revelation. Instead, focus on finding Christ.

Whitney Johnson: Create > Compete

After studying Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation, Whitney Johnson developed the concept of "Disrupting Yourself"—a principle she has successfully taught in the business world for years. On this week’s episode, she teaches us how the model is demonstrated in our Heavenly Father’s plan and is founded on gospel principles. By continually evolving and developing, rather than competing with one another, Johnson says we can spend our time living in abundance. Additionally, when we focus our efforts on continually creating, we will recognize not only our own strengths but others' strengths, as well.