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Why You Can’t Do Anything That You Put Your Mind To—and Why That’s Perfectly Okay

Imagine this: You’re sitting at home, discouraged, with your phone in one hand and a consoling carton of ice cream in the other when a video headline on your newsfeed catches your attention. It says, “Watch This: Amputee Defeats All Odds and Rock Climbs Again!” Fascinated, you press play, and a story of strength, loss, and victory flashes before your eyes as this person overcomes all odds to reach his goal.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Words Before a Kidney Transplant That Changed This Man’s Perspective on Gratitude

By LDS Living

Polycystic kidney disease.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Journalist Shares Honest, Raw Story of Depression to Bring Hope to Others

By Trent Toone

There was a time when Jane Clayson Johnson felt so depressed that she planned her own funeral and secretly searched for a woman to replace her as the wife and mother in her family.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Parables from President Packer That Help Answer Tough Questions About Mormon Beliefs

By Boyd K. Packer

Although we all miss Elder Boyd K. Packer, his humor and wisdom live on in the many stories and parables he told throughout his life and service as a general authority. The following parables, taken from his book Memorable Stories and Parables, will help you an answer everyday questions and defend your faith in difficult situations.

Help for Life Challenges

One of the best verses for when life doesn’t go as planned

By Maddie Tolk

This scripture can help reassure anyone facing an unexpected life path.

From the Church

The challenge to be of Israel isn’t for the faint of heart—but the promised blessings are worth it

By Lindsey Williams

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.

Latter-day Saint Life

Are All Mission Calls Created Equal?

Rachel bounded to the front of the chapel and nearly skipped to the podium. Leaning close to the mic she said, “I have the most fantastic news ever! I’ve just been called to the Detroit, Michigan mission.” She raised both hands in the air in a victory pose, “And I am SO EXCITED. I can’t wait to serve the people of Michigan and I can’t wait to testify of Jesus Christ. I know I’ve been called there for a reason, I know the Lord loves me and I can’t wait to tell everyone how much He loves them too.” With a fist punch, she left the podium and returned to her seat. We live in a pretty reserved ward, but I’m sure I heard a few “Hallelujahs” as she walked down the aisle.

Latter-day Saint Life

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for the Temple

By Rosemary Card

You're going to the temple! Can we just soak in for two moments how exciting that is?! Whether you've been a member of the Church for 100 years or 1, this is a big deal. Not because anything freaky is going to happen, but because you're about to make another covenant that you came to this very earth for the very purpose of making! Receiving your endowment is how life compensates for bad blind dates and finals.

Latter-day Saint Life

Jesus wept, and so can I: Why we don’t always have to be happy

By Julieann Selden

“I concluded that I was doing it all wrong. I had this challenging trial, dramatic enough to describe in firesides and stake conference, but my response was far from inspiring. Who would be inspired by this puddle of tears?”

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Artists Sweep Top 3 Spots on Billboard Chart

By LDS Living

Three LDS artists took the cake this week on the "Classical Albums" Billboard chart when they landed the top three spots. Nathan Pacheco’s album Higher landed no. 1 followed by Lindsey Stirling’s album Brave Enough and The Piano Guys’ album Uncharted at the no. 2 and 3 spots, respectively.