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6 Stories of Faith from Soldiers on the Front Lines and Their Families

Whether on the home front or the front lines, many LDS military families are making great sacrifices on behalf of their country. As husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters are asked to serve abroad, family members are left behind to carry on at home. Here is a look at some of their personal experiences, as compiled in the book Faith in the Service.

You Are Enough

Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be.” ~Alan Watts

Utes star but Mormon temple shines in ESPN encore

Red-blooded Mormons no doubt delighted in viewing ESPN’s rebroadcasts of Saturday’s big football game, giving them more chances to see their Utah Utes rack up touchdown after touchdown en route to a 54-10 drubbing of rival Brigham Young University.

LDS need tutorial in Democratic ideals

I read with dismay The Tribune’s front-page story of Dec. 14 on a survey reporting the overwhelming preference of my fellow Mormons for the Republican Party. While I applaud state Democratic party chairman Jim Dabakis’ attempts to make his party more palatable to Mormon voters, I doubt it will work. Until Mormon voters have a better understanding of Democratic principles, they will continue in lock step with their party.

Caitlin Bekker: The Heart of a Heart Mom

Prior to her son’s birth in 2020, Caitlin Bekker didn’t have experience with congenital heart disease. Five years later, being a “heart mom” has become a core part of her identity. On this week’s episode, Caitlin shares how watching her little boy go through multiple open heart surgeries has refined her and have taught her to trust in the Lord, live in gratitude in the present, and she hopes they will ultimately help her become the person and disciple of Jesus Christ she would like to be.

Latter-day Saint Life

This North Korean defector saved an American POW—and his story had a surprising Latter-day Saint ending

By Steven T. Collis

When an unfamiliar woman came to Steven Collis’s book signing, he had no idea she would reveal an ending to the story more miraculous than he imagined.

Fun

100 Spiritual Journal Starters For When You Don't Feel Like Writing

By Kelsey Berteaux & Carly M. Springer

This year you've made it a goal to write about your faith—maybe you have a religious blog, maybe you’re keeping a journal, or maybe it’s something else entirely. If you're struggling with what to write about and want to keep it faith-focused, start with these 100 ideas!

How an Unanswered Prayer Changed Gerald Lund's Life and Other Insights About Personal Revelation

By Trent Toone

More than a year ago, author Gerald N. Lund was preparing to speak at a fireside when organizers requested he set aside time to address a question that kept coming up in interviews and discussions.

Podcasts

My new favorite piece of parenting advice

By Haley Lundberg

I know I am not alone as a mother feeling the need to take care of everything. Even Adassa from Disney’s “Encanto” feels that way—but her advice is a game changer.

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Want to bear your testimony but feel too nervous? Use this simple truth as a pep talk

By Robert L. Millet

“There really is no need for members of the Church to worry one-tenth of a second about coming up with something original to say or about giving a talk.”