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Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On the 216th anniversary of his birth, see the Prophet drawn as a comic book character, sculpted in a cookie, and captured in an antique “portrait.”
When my husband became a bishop over four years ago, it was one of the greatest blessings for our family. And yet while my husband’s calling has been a wonderful thing for us, I’ve also found that I’ve needed support from others going through the same experience.
As Bryan Ready tried to figure out how to leave a career as a Southern Baptist pastor, he wasn't moving toward baptism as quickly as the missionaries would’ve liked. So, they told Ready he had been "dropped"—and that hurt.
Disclaimer: Jacob's story is told from the perspective of his family. The details of what happened were constructed from chat logs, interviews his parents conducted with involved parties after his death, and Jacob's suicide notes.
Years ago, we were trying to help one of our kids get to sleep when he was sick. After many attempts to get him to fall asleep by cuddling with him, we realized he would be better off if we just let him sleep on his own. With us there, our two-year-old would either enjoy the one-on-one attention or would wake up anytime we moved our cramping arms. Our interventions were actually distractions preventing him from getting the sleep he needed. However, he was not at all happy when we put him in his crib and walked away. I am certain, he was thinking, “Dudes! I don’t feel good! Why is no one coming to hug me when I’m sad!? . . . Hello!? Is anyone there?”
On September 27, 2015, I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while attending Michigan State University. Before that, I wasn’t religious and struggled with many doubts—including whether God was even real. Now, five years later, I can easily see how Heavenly Father has been so good to me throughout my life, even when I wasn’t sure He was there.
As we sustained two new apostles this conference weekend, we were able to hear their powerful testimonies of the Savior. Their witnesses flooded our hearts with the Spirit, helping us remember our relationship with our Heavenly Father and our conviction to do His will.
Reviewing the bigger trials in my life, I realized that while our personal trials are often for our learning, they can also benefit those around us.