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Emily Belle Freeman: Grace For All Seasons

We all find ourselves in circumstances where we are in desperate need of help, moments where we find ourselves incapable of doing what is asked of us. For each of these moments, there is an answer: Grace. But do we only receive grace after doing everything within our power? And how do we know if we’ve done everything within our power? On today’s episode of “All In,” Emily Belle Freeman shares what she has learned about grace and what she believes “after all we can do” really means.

62: Family Ties

Stories in this episode: A journey to learn more about his grandparents leads Jeff across the world to old chapels, monasteries and hidden towns only to find dead ends––until a chance encounter on a remote mountain side; KC’s inherited pocket watch had long since become a plaything for his kids, until a close inspection of the watch yields an inscription that broadens his definition of “family.”

Latter-day Saint Life

6 Ways We Can Become More Like Our Hero, Jesus Christ

By Amy Willoughby-Burle, author of "The Lemonade Year"

Amy Willoughby-Burle is a devout Christian mother and a writer. Check out her new book, The Lemonade Year, at Deseret Book stores or on deseretbook.com.

Christmas: Jesus Christ

According to the Title Page of the Book of Mormon, the book’s purpose is to convince all people that “Jesus is the Christ.” During this Christmas season, as believers worldwide celebrate God’s goodness and love in sending His Son, we decided to ponder how the Book of Mormon has strengthened our faith in Christ. We asked our study group guests to think about His birth, reflecting on why He came and how His coming has changed their lives. As you listen to this week’s episode, we hope you experience the true joy of Christmas—our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Lesson Helps

Read a testimony from each living Apostle about the Book of Mormon

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to Follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

When You Have Unanswered Questions About Church Policy, History: 6 Powerful Insights

By Tyler Griffin

In his book When Heaven Feels Distant, LDS author Tyler Griffin shows how we can move forward when we feel like the answers to our prayers are incomplete or when commandments, policies, or so many other things about the Church seem contradictory.

Fun

"Peanuts" Creator Charles Schulz’s Missionary Comics, LDS Connection, and Legacy of Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

This article originally ran in LDS Living in 2015. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Charlie Brown's first mention in a comic strip on May 30, 1948, we wanted to share Charles M. Schulz's legacy of faith with our readers.

Latter-day Saint Life

My Baptist mother says this phrase 3 times when she answers the phone—and my faith is stronger for it

By Cristi Brazao

Praising the Lord with fellow Christians, regardless of their religion, further confirms to me that we are not alone in our faith in Christ.

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Death of a Branch President Taught One Mission President About Why Good People Suffer

By John H. Groberg

The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book Fire of Faith, which details his experiences with his family as he served as a mission president in Tonga.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Ways to Experience Peace Through the Word of God

By Angela D. Baxter

Peace can sometimes seem like an elusive concept. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day-to-day lives and feel overwhelmed with all the demands on our time. Between work, school, church callings, and our family and friends, it can be hard to find a good balance and to keep ourselves spiritually centered. We may feel like our lives are full of everything but peace.