Whether it's a big thing or a small thing, if that "thing" is important to us, it is important to our Heavenly Father. Quadriplegic Meg Johnson helps us recognize all of the ways God enables us on a day-to-day basis. Though He may not always give us exactly what we ask for, we can be assured that He is always listening and He will always give us the means to accomplish what He knows is best for us.
This is Part 2 of a 2-part podcast. Listen to Part 1 HERE. Sara Newman
Ben Thatcher is a life-long church member, having grown up in small wards and branches across Texas. He served in the France Paris mission and has degrees in Mass Communication (University of Utah) and Public Administration (University of North Texas). Ben has worked in local government in several cities across Texas and currently is the city manager of Boerne (pronounced Burn-nee), Texas, northwest of San Antonio. He currently serves as bishop of his ward and has also served as an executive secretary, ward clerk, Sunday School president, bishopric counselor, and high councilor. When he is not at city hall or church, Ben can often be found coaching youth baseball in his spare time. He and his wife, Summer, have been married for over 23 years and have four sons. Highlights
Can we weekly witness the Atonement of Jesus? Dr. Daniel Belnap explores the salvific nature of covenants, remembrance, and the sacred events in the Garden of Gethsemane as the Savior begins the Atonement.
It’s one thing to know that service is important, but as we truly start to look outside ourselves and serve one another, “happy are ye if ye do them”.
What would your world be like if there were no sound? Would you struggle to connect to the things that you prioritize most? For Justin Osmond, the sound of silence is his reality. Being legally deaf has helped him choose carefully what he wants to tune in to and, in doing so, he has learned to tune in with spiritual ears when his physical ears fail him. You can do the same.
To determine the worth of an item, we must answer three questions: Is it unique? Is it irreplaceable? Is it priceless? The same measures can be applied to determining the worth of you. John Bytheway helps you see that you are worth way more than any yacht, moon rock or Dorito known to man. In fact, you are of such infinite worth, the Savior, Himself, esteemed you worth dying for.
Kurt Francom shares ideas for how to teach Elder James W. McConkie III's talk "And They Sought to See Jesus Who He Was" from the October 2022 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Did you know you have the power to change someone’s life with just a few words? It’s true - but there’s a catch! Comedian Jason Hewlett shows how you can put the COURAGE in enCOURAGE and use your gifts in small and simple ways to transform others’ lives - and the world - for the better.
God has a work for you personally to do! But how do you figure out what that “work” is? John Bytheway shows how to invite Heavenly Father to become a part of your “mission”, and how you can use His divine guidance to help you become a better player in the game of life.