It is significant that among the first principles Jesus taught when He appeared to the inhabitants of the Ancient American continent was to avoid contention. The Savior said, “he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of

Our Heavenly Father loves all His children so much that He wants us all to live in a kingdom of glory forever. He wants us to live with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, eternally. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focuses on preparing God’s children for salvation in

When we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life. We are sent here to be tested. There must be opposition in all things. We are meant to learn and grow through that opposition, through meeting our challenges, and through

What is the meaning of the phrase “peace on earth, good will toward men” (see Luke 2:14), shared often during the Christmas season? The heavenly hosts proclaimed good will to all men—to casual friends and to strangers. The Savior taught, “Love thy neighbor as thyself” (see

Jesus Christ is the most important person who ever lived. He is the God to whom every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that He is our Creator and Redeemer, the Savior and God of this world.

All who worship Jesus Christ honor two celebrations of His earthly ministry, Christmas and Easter. Christmas, which we have just celebrated, honors His birth. The understanding of “birth” is universal. In contrast, the significance of “resurrection,” which Easter marks, is not

The scriptures God has given Christians in the Bible and in modern revelation clearly teach the need for a church. We affirm that the scriptures, ancient and modern, clearly teach the origin of and need for a church directed by and with the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ.

As we enter in this new year, let us prepare for an Easter celebration of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ culminating in His Resurrection—the most glorious event in history—and contemplate our own future resurrection. How grateful I am for the profound meaning of the

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affirms that Jesus Christ came forth out of the grave and lives today as a resurrected being. Clear evidence of Jesus Christ’s literal Resurrection—His physical appearance to His disciples and others after His crucifixion—can be

Our Heavenly Father’s Plan provides powerful divine helps to guide us through our mortal journeys. These include the Light or Spirit of Christ; commandments, ordinances, and covenants; manifestations of the Spirit; and the gift of the Holy Ghost, among others. However, by far

We read in the New Testament, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). The “lively hope” we are given by the

A common misunderstanding of the judgment that ultimately follows mortal life is that good people go to a place called heaven and bad people go to an everlasting place called hell. This erroneous assumption of only two ultimate destinations implies that those who cannot keep

Joseph Smith was the Lord’s instrument in the Restoration in this dispensation. But what did the Lord restore through him? Here is a very brief list of the massive additions the Lord inspired the Prophet Joseph to make to the fullness of Christian doctrine: 1.The nature of

Joseph Smith accomplished more than any mortal man could have accomplished in so short a time. During his 38 and a half years of life, Joseph Smith was a man of the frontier—young, emotional, dynamic, and so loved and approachable by the people that they often called him

Even after doing all we are able, sometimes life still does not turn out the way we hoped it would. Singleness, childlessness, death, chronic illness, mental health challenges, divorce, and myriad other circumstances in mortality can feel debilitating to our eternal

It has been my distinct privilege to sit with President Russell M. Nelson in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for more than 41 years. During this time, I have learned and observed much from him about

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow. Millions of us are mourning the passing of our beloved Prophet and President, Russell M. Nelson. He was a dear friend and a cherished leader.    His timeless teachings continue to guide us and help us find comfort amid suffering, especially in

I think of President Russell M. Nelson as a servant of our loving Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ and as a Prophet of love in preaching the restored gospel and in reaching out to all of God’s children.

Great blessings come to families if they pray together, kneeling night and morning to offer thanks for blessings and to pray over common concerns.  #GeneralConference

Before we served together in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I sat beside Elder Russell M. Nelson for 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.  He became my best friend and most effective teacher. His life bore witness of his