How can we live up to our privileges? Sister Morgan Pearson explores the Lord’s words to Emma Smith. She instructs her to expound on scripture and how Joseph and Emma’s relationship is a blessing to them and an example to modern-day Saints.
Jon Holdaway was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He served in the Korea Seoul Mission, where he met Sister Juliette Landsem. They have two children. Jon graduated from Brigham Young University and BYU Law, and served in the Utah Army National Guard. He later became an Army JAG officer with assignments including Charlottesville, Virginia, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Darmstadt, Germany, where he also served in church leadership roles including bishopric member, high council member, and stake mission president.
I once read that when Michael Jordan was off his game in any way, he would go back to the basics of shooting free throws. Likewise, I think when our testimonies are struggling - we too can go back to the basics of the gospel to get back to where we need to be.
Today we're studying D&C 20:18-19 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together!
Harold Koenig discusses how patients' religious beliefs and practices significantly impact their health and recovery, a realization that stemmed from his days as a nurse and later reinforced during his medical and psychiatric practice.
When Chloe Dalton starts caring for a newborn hare, the line between "indoors" and "outdoors" blurs—inviting her to explore the natural world that she previously took for granted.
You can find the light of Christ even as you wrestle through the depths of mental health concerns. As he struggled with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks throughout his missionary experience, professional coach/author Drew Young was able to discover how to rely heavily on the light of Christ to see him through.
It’s easy to hope and wish for things, but real progress comes from action. Ryker Simmons reminds us that Doctrine and Covenants 131:3 teaches a simple truth: “If he does not, he cannot obtain it.” Whether it’s spiritual growth, personal goals, or any blessing we seek, effort is required. Heavenly Father is ready to bless us—but first, we need to show up and do the work. What step can you take today?
Section 20 is like the constitution of the Lord’s Church and can be a little daunting to read all at once, but if you dissect the section into little “bite-sized” portions, then you will see how important each part of it is. Can I get an “Amen!” 😀
Sometimes we receive revelation, but often we need to have other people’s revelation confirmed to us. Let’s study D&C 20:10!