Sing Your Way to the Savior

Have you ever thought about how much your music choices affect your spirit? Meg Johnson shares a story about a woman in Guatemala who sang to block out the stench of a turkey—and how music can help us endure even life’s stinkiest situations. But here’s the catch: Not all music brings us closer to Christ. Some songs inspire, while others distract. So today, take a look at your playlist. Are the songs you listen to helping you feel the Spirit—or pulling you away from it? Because the music we choose shapes our thoughts, emotions, and faith more than we realize.

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An High Priest of Good Things to Come

What would your future self say to you right now? Elder Holland once imagined his older self calling back to the young man who had just broken down—twice—on the road to Yale, telling him, It will be all right in the end. Join Hank Smith as he explores the importance of believing in the good that will come in the future.

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The Power of Patience

Some moments stick with you for a lifetime. Elder Robert C. Oaks tells the story of a father who chose patience when he could have chosen anger—and decades later, his son still remembered. Hank Smith dives into this powerful lesson and how we can all try to respond with just a little more patience.

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Come What May, and Love It

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is laugh. Elder Wirthlin’s unforgettable General Conference talk reminds us that learning to smile through life’s challenges can bring strength and peace. Hank Smith explores how the idea of "come what may and love it" can help you through your next hard day.

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Safety for the Soul

What would you declare with absolute certainty if today were your last day on earth? Elder Holland’s 2009 talk, Safety for the Soul, is a bold and unmistakable testimony of the Book of Mormon’s truthfulness. Hank Smith unpacks why this talk remains one of the most powerful defenses of faith in modern Church history.

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Hard Times Are a Sign You’re Growing

No one ever climbs downhill—meaning, if life feels tough, you’re moving in the right direction. Chad Hymes reminds us that growth doesn’t just happen—we have to pursue it. When you face hardship, loss, stress, or deep struggles, remember: God’s people have always faced trials, and those trials have shaped them. Today, choose to grow through what you go through. You’re climbing, and you’re not alone.

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One Bad Day Doesn’t Mean You Failed

Have you ever started strong on a goal, missed one day, and then thought, “Well, I ruined it. Might as well quit”? Carmen Herbert shares a personal experience that taught her a valuable lesson: progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. A year goes by fast, and what you do with it matters. So if you mess up? Start again. Don’t let one mistake erase months of effort. This year, commit to your goals—and when you stumble, just keep going.

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Your Trials are Not God’s Punishments

We all wish life could be easier—no stress, no struggle, no hardships. But what if avoiding challenges actually weakened us? Annette Dalton shares an incredible insight from a real-life experiment, where trees in a controlled environment collapsed without wind. The truth is, we need opposition to grow just as much as trees do. The trials you face today are strengthening you for tomorrow. What if instead of resisting, you let them shape you into the person God knows you can become?

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Trust in the Lord

Is the vending machine of life giving you what you expected? Or has life’s “selection” for you ended up much different than you’d planned? John Bytheway shares ways you can begin to trust the Lord's timing and His plan for you as you learn to navigate life's twists, turns, and surprises every day!

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