Trials Bring Unimaginable Blessings
Today we're studying D&C 24:8 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together!
Today we're studying D&C 24:8 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together!
How can connecting to the Light of Christ enhance your mental and emotional well-being? Author and speaker Teniesha Williams shares how even simple hobbies and passions can become a tool for you to heal, and connect with the Light of Christ within you.
Everyone wants to be happy. But how do we actually get there? Joseph Smith taught that happiness is the object and design of our existence—and it comes through virtue, faithfulness, and obedience. The world tries to convince us that commandments restrict our happiness, but have you ever met someone who found lasting joy by ignoring God’s laws? John Bytheway reminds us that God’s commandments aren’t just rules—they’re the key to true and lasting happiness.
Why is starting the hardest part? Mark explains how Newton’s first law—an object at rest stays at rest, but an object in motion stays in motion—applies to your goals, your discipline, and your success. If you want to get better at something, you have to fight against the pull of staying the same. Hard work isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a campaign. Push yourself today, and momentum will carry you further than you ever thought possible.
Between stimulus and response lies a space where we get to choose. And maybe the command to 'be not troubled' isn't just a suggestion - it might be one of the most universally disobeyed commandments among faithful saints! John Bytheway talks about navigating the storms and facing the waves life inevitably throws our way, and what it means to stay “cheerful in all temperatures”. Remember, the final score is already posted - we’re just choosing what jersey we want to wear for the game of life.
Halfway through their mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dan and Donna Bingham were faced with the unimaginable. Dan broke his neck and suffered a spinal cord injury which left him in need of intense medical supervision. While they needed to come "home", they couldn't return home to the home they had left because they needed to be closer to a facility that could meet his needs. Though they had no idea where "home" might be during this trying time, they came to understand that no matter where you are in life, your faith will always take you "home".
Mornings can be rough—but what if there was a spiritual hack to make your whole day (and life) run smoother? Carmen Herbert shares a simple but powerful truth that will help guide you in everything! It can help you figure out your morning routine, major life choices, or even help you see who needs your help today.
Upon being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, podcaster Alisha Coakley from Latter-Day Lights: Inspirational LDS Stories knew she had a decision to make. She could either embrace the unexpected with despair and fear, or with faith and trust in the Lord.
When something feels too big, our mind makes it even bigger. But as Marcus Aurelius taught, the problem isn’t the task—it’s how we’re thinking about it. Mark Williams shares a game-changing tip: Break it down. Instead of focusing on the whole thing, commit to just five minutes. Once you start, you’ll realize the hardest part was just getting going. Overwhelm disappears when action begins. Try it today!
Change is hard. It can feel like a piece of your identity is missing when you lose something important—a sport, a performance, a friendship, or even stability at home. But Whitney Perman shares a message of hope: God never changes. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that His plans for us are good, even when we don’t understand them. When life feels uncertain, root yourself in Christ—and no matter what happens, you’ll always stand strong.