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Let’s face it, not every missionary will end up in Brazil and have the blessing of baptizing 50 beautiful families into the church. Not every member missionary will be able to baptize all his co-workers – and that’s okay. For those who don’t, have faith and trust in the Lord that your efforts will be accepted by Him and turned into something more marvelous than you can imagine.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Priesthood Blessings

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Healing the Sick," by Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, May 2010, 47-50.

Sharing your values with family and friends without sounding preachy or judgmental

It’s tricky when you and your neighbors — or even other family members — don’t work off the same set of guidelines or values. It doesn’t mean you’re right and they’re wrong. It just means you have to really communicate. We experienced this in the mission field with our teenage son, who accompanied us to Atlanta for those three years. First, I have to say that you can’t find a more God-fearing, Jesus-loving people than in the Southeast. It’s right in the middle of the Bible Belt — and, collectively, Georgians are truly people of great faith.

Latter-day Saint Life

Maintaining a Spirit of Hope and Optimism

It’s a “New Year,” a time for thinking about how we might consider adjusting our lives to live with more purpose and meaning. When we live in a world seemingly dominated by negative news coming from every direction, living with faith sufficient to maintain a spirit of hope and optimism can become a non-stop challenge. Looking for more “positives” in our lives, while standing firm in our convictions and beliefs, isn’t an easy task. But when it’s achieved, we can become a more powerful people, filled with mental, physical, and spiritual strength.

LDS Blog Stars

By Alexis Sanders

Talking with women who share the gospel, one blog post at a time

Latter-day Saint Life

5 tips from John Bytheway to understand and love the Isaiah chapters

By John Bytheway (Excerpted from "Isaiah for Airheads")

Many people dread reading the Isaiah chapters of the Book of Mormon. There’s no doubt, Isaiah’s writings aren’t the easiest to understand, but John Bytheway helps readers navigate the Isaiah chapters in his book Isaiah for Airheads. Here are five useful tips to help you discover the hidden gems in the Book of Mormon.

Lesson Helps

FHE Lessons on "Trek": Finding Value in Difficult Experiences

By Alan Peterson

This month's edition of weekly FHE lessons is based on the new family movie Trek, which follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Each lesson includes a scene from movie to watch and discuss. Your whole family will laugh along and be inspired by Trek: The Movie, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.

Dating Expert: Talking So Men Listen

By Alisa Snell

And communication tips for men, too

Church Releases Groundbreaking History Tackling Controversial Topics, Past Stories Like You've Never Seen Them Before

By Lindsey Miller

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the release of the first church history in nearly a century, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days. Unlike past histories, this book brings the stories of past members to life with vivid storytelling that doesn't shy away from controversial church topics. Both accessible and informative, the narrative-form book gives us a look into the lives of the Saints who dedicated their hearts to establishing the Church and spreading the gospel throughout the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

How much do we know about the spirit world? Here’s what prophets and scriptures have taught

By Danielle Christensen

There’s a lot to learn about the spirit world—don’t miss these insights on the topic from seminary and institute teacher Curtis L. Jacobs.