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One Thing We Need to Know About God's Grace When We Feel Lonely or Unworthy
So often, we feel like we need to be worthy in order to receive the Spirit, strength, and faith to remain worthy. But that doesn't make any sense. "That idea contradicts the one truth I know without a doubt and has become a sole point in my faith; God is love. How can a God of love leave us when we’re down and lost? Well, he hasn’t, go figure."
What My Doubt and Eventual Agnosticism Taught Me About God
The doubt that had eaten at me for years was finally overtaking me. My belief in God was dwindling.
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9 Things That Helped Me Survive My Faith Crisis
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Elder Holland Gives Can't-Miss Address on Questions, Doubt, and Faith
In an address given to CES religious educators earlier this month, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shared powerful insights on how we can handle teaching others of our faith and belief in the face of "troubling contemporary issues." Here's what he had to say:
New Elder Rasband book inspires hope and light
The year 2020 brought more uncertainty and turmoil than any of us could have imagined. The Apostle Paul foretold that in the latter days we would live in “perilous times” (2 Timothy 3:1). Yet the Savior instructed His followers to “doubt not, fear not” (D&C 6:36). So how are we supposed to move forward in faith and focus on the good—even find miracles—when it feels like rage, calamity, and commotion are the status quo?
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5 Important Things to Realize About a Crisis of Faith
In a religion that so constantly emphasizes “knowing”, being faced with the struggle of even believing can be heart-wrenching. We are told in Luke 22 that when we are converted, we should strengthen others. But sometimes we do a crappy job of that, due to misunderstandings and a lack of compassion. Here are things we need to all keep in mind when trying to help someone going through a faith crisis.
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Why faith crises are real, and how we can avoid making them worse for loved ones
By Patrick Q. Mason
How we deal with our brothers’ and sisters’ questions and doubts in the Church today is one of the most pressing tests of our collective discipleship.
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When God Doesn't Seem to Show Up When You Need Him Most
What a beautiful testimony:
Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 21: "Faith and Testimony"
By Kelly Merrill
The gospel of Christ is learned on at least two levels. First, there is the intellectual learning. This includes what we learn from books and from conversations with others. Most of us live for years on this level. Second, there is the spiritual awakening. When we begin to yearn for better understanding, and we begin to apply the principles of faith, this is when the Spirit enters the picture, and we begin to see things in a whole new light.
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10 Must-Read Talks from President Uchtdorf
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was called as second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2008. Previously he had been serving as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since October 2004. He was born in the former Czechoslovakia, but spent most of his growing up years in Germany, where his family joined the Church. Known for his accent and endless airplane analogies, President Uchtdorf has quickly become one of the most beloved speakers in the Church. His talks often offer encouragement to live the gospel through simple steps. Please enjoy the list and lets us know your favorite.