Trials don’t come with a warning, but they do come with a choice: Will you let them break you, or will you let them shape you? Hank shares the powerful story of Kris Belcher, "the happiest woman Hank's ever met", who completely lost her sight. At first she struggled mentally and physically without the ability to see! But in time found she said she'd never seen more clearly.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf once hated the bike he had to ride every day. Little did he know it was actually saving his life! As you trust in the Savior, you will be able to find purpose in your pain. It doesn't mean your trials have to be enjoyable or that you even have to be grateful for them! Hank shares how the challenges you experience can build your faith and strengthen you for the future.
Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace shares how a terrifying crash taught her the most important lesson of her career: where you look is where you’ll go. Through stories from the track and motherhood, she reveals how perseverance is built one small, faithful step at a time. Her secret? Be 1% better today than yesterday.
Ever been convinced someone else was the problem—only to realize it was actually you? Hank shares a funny (and humbling) sacrament meeting mishap that illustrates an important lesson about judgment, patience, and learning to laugh at ourselves.
Your mind is always evaluating and creating—what if understanding that unlocks your spiritual power? Dr. Paul Jenkins connects psychology and the first principle of the gospel to show what faith really looks like in action. Lay hold on every good thing—even in broken, burned, or unexpected places.
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.
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.
The Manhattan Temple sits in the middle of one of the loudest cities in the world—but inside, it’s completely silent. Elder David Stone explains how limiting our connection to Babylon can help us find more peace, just like that sacred space in the heart of New York. Hank Smith explores how we can build our own personal Zion, no matter where we live.
Being your best self isn’t about being better than someone else—it’s about choosing joy, focusing on the positive, and blocking out negativity. Becca Jackson reminds us that Satan wants to hold you back with self-doubt and discouragement, but God wants you to see your worth. So today, instead of focusing on what you lack, find what you love about yourself. Look for the good. See the sunshine. Your best self is waiting—it’s up to you to choose it.
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!