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President Eyring Shares the 5 Words President Faust Told Him When He Felt Overwhelmed in His Calling and Overcome by Self-Doubt

“You may have times when you wonder if your call is beyond you,” President Henry B. Eyring told recently called mission leaders. “You may even ask, ‘Is this too much for me?’ I have had such moments often in my service in the Lord’s kingdom. And I have learned how important it is to banish those moments quickly. If you let them linger, they grow, and then your power to serve diminishes."

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When You're Overwhelmed at Church: 4 Crucial Tips

By Kelsey Berteaux

“I just need a break.” Or at least, that’s what I tell myself. “I’m just tired. I’ve been so busy. I’ve got a lot going on right now. I just need a few weeks to ease off, refresh, and then I’ll come back.” Or so I say.

Watch: Why a Latter-Day Saint Institute Teacher Decided to Go to a Bible Belt Divinity School

By LDS Living

What if you could sit down and talk one-on-one with someone who studied anti-religious rhetoric at a Bible Belt divinity school? That is precisely the opportunity Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living are offering in their new series titled “One on One.” Last week, the series released its first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.

20: "That Which Is of God Is Light" (Doctrine and Covenants 49–50)

One word for "evil" in Greek is ponos. But unlike the English definition of evil, the word ponos means pain, anguish, distress, or suffering. In most cases, ponos could describe what we feel when we make a mistake or commit sin. The Savior knows this pain because He suffered for us. He will always be the first to meet us and the last to judge us. That’s what this week’s lesson from Doctrine and Covenants 49–50 is all about: Christ coming to meet us where we are and helping us understand the great blessings He has in store for us.

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From heroin addict to scholar: Latter-day Saint Ginny Burton shares how faith was vital in her recovery, success

By Danielle Christensen

A former heroin addict, Ginny Burton is now a college graduate and a Truman Scholar. She’s also a Latter-day Saint.

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‘Wrestling’ for answers: 5 people from the scriptures who asked difficult questions

By Taylor Halverson

Sometimes I feel that I’m the only one who seems to struggle to get answers to prayers. Then, of course, I get corrected by the scriptures. We are not alone in our struggle. Five individuals in scripture, people like you and me, have also wrestled for answers. These are their stories.

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How to Conquer Your "Favorite Sins" For Good

By Robert Reynolds

We each have our own “favorite sins” that, for some reason, we can’t seem to shake. So when we lose hope and feel like change is impossible, how do we conquer the weaknesses that hold us back?

46: “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” (Ether 12–15)

Do you have a favorite, go-to scripture for when things get tough? Maybe it’s just a line or a verse that seems to bring you peace no matter what? In this week’s lesson, we’ll be studying Ether 12–15, which are arguably the least peaceful narratives in the Book of Mormon. But hidden in these sad tales of bloodshed and chaos could be verses that brought Joseph Smith’s brother Hyrum peace during his final days and may bring peace to our lives as well.

Meg Walter: Grief and the Love Deficit

In August 2024, Meg Walter, the writer of a humorous Deseret News column, unexpectedly lost her 62-year-old father to a heart attack. Suddenly, her columns, although still funny at times, took on a more somber tone. The humorous journalist was forced to work through something that faces each of us at some point: Grief. On this week’s episode, she shares how that grief helped her settle into her faith.

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Why I Stay: New Instagram account highlights why people choose to stay in their faith

By Danielle Christensen

People from all backgrounds and religions are choosing to stay in their faith, and this new account on Instagram is a space for them to share why.