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Latter-day Saint psychologist: How reframing tragedy can lead to joy

Recently, I had the blessed privilege to speak live and in person to the amazing women of the Prosper Texas Stake. When invited to teach such groups, my role is to impart positive, uplifting gospel truths to calm the hearts and fill the cups of those who attend. When I walked in the chapel that day, I had no idea that my emotional and spiritual cup would be filled as well.

Why the Three Witnesses left the Church, why two came back, and how, despite never coming back, David Whitmer stood by his testimony even at his gravesite

In a talk given in the May 1999 general conference, President Dallin H. Oaks said of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon:

Podcasts

Former ESPN analyst Chad Ford shares how giving his father a priesthood blessing changed his heart

Fans of ESPN likely recognize Chad Ford’s face or at the very least his name. For years, Ford was an NBA Draft expert for the television network, but what many didn’t know was while simultaneously working in many people’s dream career, Ford was pursuing his true passion teaching conflict resolution and peacebuilding at BYU–Hawaii. In his new book, Dangerous Love, Ford teaches principles he has taught about the transformative effects of changing the way we view conflict. He teaches that we can either approach conflict with love or fear and illustrates how the path we choose can make all the difference.

36 of our favorite pictures from October general conference

By Lindsey Williams

Over the weekend, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared messages of peace, hope, and faith for the future. Here is a look back at some of our favorite photos and screenshots from the October 2020 general conference.

Latter-day Saint Life

A marketing professional’s take on ‘abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice’

Ronell Hugh has spent his career in marketing working for recognizable businesses like Adobe, HP, Microsoft, and Walmart, and recently spoke of approaching the prophet’s call to abandon attitude and actions of prejudice from the perspective of a marketer.

Latter-day Saint Life

What I learned from being shut out of President Nelson’s worldwide devotional for young adults

By Jenna Knaupp

The Conference Center was too packed to allow me in, but the Lord had lessons for me to learn from outside.

From the Church

Meet the first single ‘lady missionaries’ for the Church

By Excerpted from "Saints"

Inez Knight and Jennie Brimhall were the first single women set apart as “lady missionaries” for the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

I don’t feel joy. Is this lifestyle worth it? My realization about gospel living and OCD

By Joshua Richardson

In talking with friends who are wrestling with their testimonies, I’ve noticed a common concern: They’re not feeling the joy of the gospel.

Latter-day Saint Life

David T. Morgan: 2 scriptures that help us understand why God allows us to pass through hard things

By Dr. David T. Morgan

Are mental health challenges part of divine design for our growth? Are they effects of choices made by others that afflict our development?

Common Ground: Latter-day Saints & the Religions of the World

By Roger Keller

As we begin to learn more of selected religions of the world, we should remember that every person who has ever lived on this earth was and is a child of God. God loves each child and knows what each needs in his or her earthly experiences to bring them back to Him. He has given each, along with agency, the guidance he or she needs through scripture and inspiration.