The wise men followed the star of Bethlehem, which they saw in the east, to find the Savior. Similarly, as we follow the light of Christ, we can find Him in our own lives.

Throughout the history of the world, wicked men have sought to stop the Lord’s work by killing His prophets. But killing prophets has never stopped the work of God.

When we record our experiences and recognize the Lord's hand in our lives, we strengthen our testimonies of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

The Lord has commanded us to be grateful because it soothes our feelings and gives us a greater perspective on life. Gratitude is a kind of remedy for the many spiritual woes and maladies we face.

Gratitude heals our souls and brings us joy. As we learn to be grateful in any circumstance, we can be filled with this healing and joy.

The work of God cannot be stopped by death, the adversary, or the works of men. The keys and authority of God cannot be taken away from His chosen prophets by wicked conspiracies.

The eleventh Article of Faith declares: “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.” If we expect to maintain this freedom, we must defend it, both for the religion we practice and for the religions of others.

The Lord has often spoken of the gathering of Israel through parables of harvest. Like an early freeze, we do not know when the end of the Lord's harvest will be. But as we participate in this harvest, we will receive the Lord's promised blessings.

When we struggle with concerns about past policy that has since become controversial, we need not throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. Like DAmon, we can seek truth and the will of God.

While we are each unique individuals, the Spirit can add context, grant insight, and personalize messages based on our circumstances—in spite of our differences. We are also more alike than we are different because of one key characteristic: we are each children of God.

We need to keep our focus on the Lord—this is how we can find unity, love, and peace. If we endure to the end, we will see the Savior when He comes again, and if we have lived as He would have us live, we may see that we are like Him.

When marriage is performed with the Lord's sealing power, it can last beyond the grave and into eternity. As we put intentional work into our marriages and families, they will be enriched.

Sharing testimony through song is one way to praise the Lord. This has been done throughout the history of the world, from David's psalms to Emma collecting hymns for the restored Church of Jesus Christ. As we offer songs of praise to the Lord, He will answer us with blessings (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12).

The Lord loves us perfectly, even when we feel lost and misunderstood. He has a depth of understanding and love that no one else has, and He wants us to succeed.

Peace does not come from worldly things but from heavenly things. If we are to find peace in our personal lives, we must go to its source: the Prince of Peace.

There is beauty in temple ordinances, in the gospel of Christ, in the faith and hope that come from His doctrine, and in the promises He has made to those who accept His gospel and keep His commandments. This is part of what makes temples so beautiful.

The Relief Society was first established in Nauvoo, where women wanted to add their contributions to aid temple constructions. Although ladies' societies were popular at the time, the Relief Society differed from many of these in that it focused ...

As a watchman in Israel, the prophet's vantage is greater than ours. When we keep our eyes on the prophet, we will not be deceived by the father of lies. Instead, we will be blessed with wisdom, truth from the Lord, and warnings in times of danger.

If we ask for grace and charity to see others as the Lord sees them, we can receive of the Lord’s love and see them through His eyes.

Sometimes, relationships encounter rough patches. They can even go bad. But the gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us to have a mighty change of heart and love others with the pure love of Christ.

The Apostle Paul mentioned baptism on behalf of our ancestors in the New Testament, but the authority and method of performing this ordinance was lost with the death of the New Testament Apostles. However, this ordinance and authority were restored to Joseph Smith, and baptism for the dead is one way we can participate in the gathering of Israel.

Even after we have faced judgement and rejection, the Lord invites us to share His gospel and welcome others in.

The Bible Dictionary explains that the word patriarch "is of Greek derivation and means father-ruler; the Hebrew word it translates is simply father.” Patriarchal blessings are given through men ordained as patriarchs, but their contents come from the Lord.

Forgiveness is a process, and it requires hard work. Jesus Christ is instrumental to our healing, and through Him, we can find forgiveness and peace.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is sequential and iterative. As we ascend the path to eternal life, we circle back to the same doctrines and principles. However, as we engage in the doctrine of Christ, we also gain greater knowledge and understanding.