Heaven is not trying to keep us out. We all make mistakes, and we are blessed with a special kind of love and mercy from our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ that makes repentance possible.

Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and mission of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we can—and should—be the most joyful people on earth!

Small acts of kindness and service lead to a life filled with love for our Heavenly Father, devotion to our Saviour Jesus Christ, and true joy.

Imagine you are hearing for the first time that you are literally a child of God. You really are His cherished daughter. You really are His precious son. And the path you are on is His plan of happiness.

What a blessing it was to be in beautiful New Zealand for the dedication of the Auckland temple at the beginning of this Holy Week. May we seek and find the Savior as we celebrate this special week—and throughout our lives as we attend the house of the Lord.

It was a pleasure to meet again with His Eminence Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David in Manila, Philippines yesterday. Upon learning more of Cardinal David’s work to minister to those in detention facilities, I was reminded of the Savior’s teaching in Matthew 25:40—“Inasmuch as ye

When we are in the midst of grief, we often want the world to stop to grieve with us. Yet, the world keeps moving. In this moment of grief for my family, we are again so grateful for the peace we find in Jesus Christ and His gospel.

We really are God’s children—and He really does love us.   Jen and I consider ourselves absolutely blessed to have been reminded of this profound truth as we visited with the Secuya family in their home in Cebu, Philippines.   Their faith in Jesus Christ strengthens us. Our

The most important message any of us could receive is a reminder of who we are and how we are loved by our Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Revelation from our loving Heavenly Father is a gift that allows us to feel these reminders often. May we all humble ourselves as

You are loved more than you can imagine. Yes, you will face challenges. We all do. But please remember this: there is nothing beyond the reach of the infinite atoning gift of our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.

Words cannot describe the beautiful reception we received as we visited Maa Elementary School this week. We participated in a ceremony celebrating an initiative that so many good and faithful members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been

Our Heavenly Father’s plan is a plan of HAPPINESS. Our wonderful visit with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friends of other faiths in the Philippines has convinced me of this more than ever. The joy we saw on the faces of those we met was

President Russell M. Nelson both teaches and exemplifies the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. With any topic, he focuses on the joy found in gospel teachings. A good example is what he has taught us about the joy found in repentance. He has taught this beautiful truth

All of us can have a new beginning through, and because of, Jesus Christ. Even you. New beginnings are at the heart of the Father’s plan for His children. This is the church of new beginnings! This is the church of fresh starts! Our new beginning doesn’t just happen once. We

Across faith traditions, sacred spaces—whether soaring cathedrals, quiet temples, majestic mosques, serene synagogues, or humble meeting places—hold deep meaning. These houses of worship stand in nearly every land, offering refuge and inspiration for the faithful. I was

If you have turned away from God, please remember that no matter the reason, and no matter how long you’ve been away, He wants you back. The Savior’s arms are always wide open.

An empty arena is cold, joyless, and lacks connection. In many ways, it mirrors life without the light of Jesus Christ and His gospel. But when our lives are centered on His gospel light, that same arena is transformed. What was once empty becomes bright, full of life,