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Why Latter-day Saints Need to Defend Our Beliefs, Even as We Avoid Contention

The scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clearly advise Christian disciples to avoid the intemperate rhetoric that too often characterizes current religious and political discussions. The words of the resurrected Savior himself to the ancient Nephites will serve to illustrate this counsel:

Lesson Helps

FHE: Obedience

By Shauna Gibby

For more information on this topic read "Winning the War against Evil," by James J. Hamula, Ensign, Nov 2008, 50-53.

Latter-day Saint Life

How to "Doubt Not but Be Believing" Even When Your Questions Remain Unanswered

By Sheri L. Dew

The following article originally ran on LDS Living in May 2015.

Feature Stories

While helping a man through addiction, here’s what 1 bishop learned about charity

By Robert L. Millet

“The impression that weighed upon my soul was that God would be far less troubled by Richard’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ than He would be of our sins against charity.”

How 2 black Latter-day Saints honor their fathers and forebearers through their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ

We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?

Latter-day Saint Life

Pornography: Why It's Crucial to Respond with Love and Know the Difference Between Addiction and Habit

By Jason S. Carroll, Chelom Leavitt, Dean M. Busby, Laura M. Padilla-Walker

While the following excerpt addresses understanding children and their motivations for pornography use, many of these principles apply to other loved ones. For more resources, videos, and tools for individuals, spouses, and families, visit the Church's website ChurchofJesusChrist.org/addressing-pornography.

Help for Life Challenges

If you’re worried about mistakes you made as a parent, read this conference quote

By Michelle Wilson

I’ve learned that the Savior’s Atonement isn’t solely about healing my wounds, but it’s about healing wounds I may have caused.

The Black Woman Who Served an Unprecedented Church Mission to Help Reduce Segregation, Prejudice in the Church

By Margaret Blair Young

Martha Ann Jane Stevens Perkins Howell stood with dignity and determination as an African-American member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between the slave years and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Through her example of seeking education, demonstrating a firm commitment to morality, and readily offering her friendship, she raised her family to be Latter-day Saints even under race-based disadvantages, and she herself rose to some prominence when she accompanied her second husband on an unprecedented mission for the Church. Although most of her posterity left the faith, all were affected for good by Martha Ann’s strength in her beliefs.

Katie Hughes: Remembering the Reason for the Season

Gathering during the holidays is supposed to be joyful, and for some of us, it might be. But for others, being with friends or family we haven't seen in ages might make us feel overwhelmed and stressed. Wherever you are on this spectrum, on this week's episode, Katie Hughes, co-author of "The Gathering Home," shares practical tips and much-needed perspective on how to make any gathering special. So as we head into this Christmas season with all of its hustle and bustle, may we invite you to take a few minutes to join us in considering ways to remember that He is the reason for the season.

21: “Behold, Thy King Cometh” (Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12)

What would it have been like to shout “Hosanna” as Christ rode into Jerusalem? Can’t you just picture the palm leaves and feel the excitement as the Savior rode into the city as King? While we can’t know everything that happened during Holy Week, we can imagine being there as we carefully study what took place before the Crucifixion and Resurrection and learn from the sermons Jesus taught. This week, as we read Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; and John 12, we’ll start out with the Savior on that road He traveled—and the journey is going to be glorious.