Joseph didn’t get a shortcut to his destiny—he got trials. Sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison, he could have given up. But instead, he worked, waited, and trusted that God was shaping him for something bigger—just like He’s shaping you.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
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.
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.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
When the weight of financial and emotional struggles weigh down an entire community, can one visionary effort hold the power to lift them all?
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 19. This section is a direct revelation from Joseph Smith to Martin Harris. Although the counsel was specifically for Martin, there are many truths which can help us as well. We’ll talk about some of the characteristics of the Savior which enabled Him to complete His Atonement, including having a good understanding of identity and purpose, in addition to being persistent. We’ll also talk about how as we develop these character traits in our lives, we’ll be better equipped to deal with our own trials.
Have you ever heard of the semicolon symbol? It represents choosing to keep going when life gets unbearably hard. Brian Lindow shares why this punctuation mark has taken on deep meaning—it’s a reminder that your story isn’t over yet. In Moses 6:34, Christ says, Walk with me. That’s His promise to stand beside you, even when your story feels broken. If you’re struggling, hold on. Trust Him. The chapters ahead are worth reading.
Struggles feel so big in the moment, but what if they’re just one small chapter in a much bigger story? Becky Hennessy shares a life-changing scripture from 2 Corinthians 4: The things we see are temporary, but the things we don’t see are eternal. If something feels overwhelming today, step back and ask: How will this look in a year? In five years? God sees the whole picture—even when we can’t. Trust that He’s working on something greater than you can see right now.
Gather your family to listen to stories about how, by weathering trials and time, resilient love puts us back together.