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46: “An High Priest of Good Things to Come” (Hebrews 7–13)

This week’s lesson of Hebrews 7–13 contains many of what we’ll call “sermons in a sentence.” Lines that have been inspiration for conference talks and Sunday School lessons for generations. And we believe memorizing a few of these powerful one-liners could help carry us through hard times. So let’s dive into life-changing truths like “Christ is the high priest of good things to come” or “cast not away therefore your confidence” and see how they could make a difference in our day to day lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why I'm Glad Spiritual Tests Differ from College Entrance Exams

By Shalissa Lindsay; Adapted from "Answers Will Come: Trusting the Lord in the Meantime"

The following is adapted from the newly released book Answers Will Come: Trusting the Lord in the Meantimeby Shalissa Lindsay.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Oaks, Ballard Tackle Pornography, Doubts in the Church, Homosexuality + Other Tough Topics in Face to Face Broadcast

“We send our love across the oceans, the mountains and the electronics to all the world,” said Elder Oaks.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Donny Osmond's Advice for When You Struggle with Your Faith

In a recently released interview with the Mormon Channel, beloved LDS singer Donny Osmond shared his advice for those struggling with their faith in God:

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When You Begin to Doubt or Question: 3 Things to Ask Yourself

We all doubt or question our faith at times—it's normal. In fact, questions are encouraged. But, as President Uchtdorf so wisely counsels us, "Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith."

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Surviving a faith crisis (and how Church members can help)

By Patrick Q. Mason

Church members can experience a crisis of faith for a variety of reasons. Whether stemming from a discovery of an unflattering but true account of Church history, a negative interaction with a Church leader, or a recent change in the Church Handbook, each person’s reason is valid and should be treated as such. Here are ways those experiencing a faith crisis can cope, as well as ways loving members can support them.

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Help for Life Challenges

What to do if your spouse questions the Church: One husband’s inspiring approach

By Emily Linder

After supporting his wife through faith questions, David Borland shares some helpful advice.

Mormon 7–9: Miracles

Moroni addresses us directly in Mormon 8:35 when he says, “I speak to you as if you were present, and yet ye are not. But behold, Jesus Christ hath shown you unto me, and I know your doing.” What do you think Jesus showed him? And as a result, what do you think Moroni is going to say to us? This week’s chapters of Mormon 7–9 answer those questions. Let’s prepare our hearts to receive his counsel.

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Joseph Smith's Struggles with Faith Offer Hope for When a Loved One Has Doubts

By Richard Dewey

In researching my new biography of Joseph Smith, I found that those who struggle with their faith need to be patient and not feel guilty that their faith is not strong yet like others.