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“And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”

-Moses 6:34

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***To improve teaching and learning in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the First Presidency has broadened Sunday School leadership opportunities. Sunday School presidencies in wards can now be composed entirely of women or of men.

“The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have determined that, effective immediately, the bishop may call a man or a woman to serve as ward Sunday School president,” the First Presidency said in a letter to Church leaders worldwide on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. “If a man is called as Sunday School president, he must hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, and his counselors and secretary must be male members of the ward. If a woman is called as Sunday School president, her counselors and secretary must be female members of the ward.”

The First Presidency taught that local leaders should “seek the guidance of the Spirit in determining whom to call.”

“In any given ward, Sunday School presidencies may at times be composed of men and at other times of women, based on circumstances in the unit and the inspiration of leaders,” they said.

The March 18 update to the Church’s “General Handbook” reflects this adjustment. These updates are online and will appear in the Gospel Library app in the next 24 to 48 hours.

***To improve teaching and learning in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the First Presidency has broadened Sunday School leadership opportunities. Sunday School presidencies in wards can now be composed entirely of women or of men.

“The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have determined that, effective immediately, the bishop may call a man or a woman to serve as ward Sunday School president,” the First Presidency said in a letter to Church leaders worldwide on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. “If a man is called as Sunday School president, he must hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, and his counselors and secretary must be male members of the ward. If a woman is called as Sunday School president, her counselors and secretary must be female members of the ward.”

The First Presidency taught that local leaders should “seek the guidance of the Spirit in determining whom to call.”

“In any given ward, Sunday School presidencies may at times be composed of men and at other times of women, based on circumstances in the unit and the inspiration of leaders,” they said.

The March 18 update to the Church’s “General Handbook” reflects this adjustment. These updates are online and will appear in the Gospel Library app in the next 24 to 48 hours.

A new song in the hymnbook has been looping in my head recently. Read the Book of Mormon and Pray” by Teresa Toone Barlow was added to the hymnbook last summer. With its strong rhythmic pattern and meaningful message, it’s bound to become one of their new favorite Church songs.

Inspiration Behind the Song
Teresa says she was first inspired to write this sweet piece while listening to Elder Joaquin E. Costa’s April 2017 general conference talk.

In it, Elder Costa recalls his own experience investigating the Church and entreats others to “read, ponder in your hearts, and ‘ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, … with a sincere heart, with real intent, a having faith in Christ’ (Moroni 10:4) if the Book of Mormon is true, if this is the true Church.”

As Teresa listened to his talk, she recalled something her son had said at the end of his mission: “Mom, if someone wants to know the Church is true, all they have to do is read the Book of Mormon and pray about it, and they will receive an answer every time!”

Teresa was struck by the simplicity of this promise. She then realized there wasn’t a Primary song that taught this truth, but “she was filled with a strong desire to write one.”

When she began writing, she also found inspiration in these words from a conference talk by Elder Kevin W. Pearson: “Search the Book of Mormon and the words of the living prophets every day, every day, every day!” (emphasis added).

The Most Important Part of Our Day

The song is a fun way to help children (and adults) remember the power of reading the Book of Mormon daily—a principle that Church leaders have consistently invited us to prioritize in today’s world.

Our prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks, has counseled us to fill our time with things that are of highest importance, saying, “When the Lord told us to seek learning, He said, ‘Seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom’ (D&C 88:118; emphasis added).”

As we study the Old Testament this year, let’s not forget to also study out of one of the best books, the Book of Mormon. It has the power to draw us and our families closer to Heavenly Father and our Savior—and thus, change our lives for the better.

A new song in the hymnbook has been looping in my head recently. Read the Book of Mormon and Pray” by Teresa Toone Barlow was added to the hymnbook last summer. With its strong rhythmic pattern and meaningful message, it’s bound to become one of their new favorite Church songs.

Inspiration Behind the Song
Teresa says she was first inspired to write this sweet piece while listening to Elder Joaquin E. Costa’s April 2017 general conference talk.

In it, Elder Costa recalls his own experience investigating the Church and entreats others to “read, ponder in your hearts, and ‘ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, … with a sincere heart, with real intent, a having faith in Christ’ (Moroni 10:4) if the Book of Mormon is true, if this is the true Church.”

As Teresa listened to his talk, she recalled something her son had said at the end of his mission: “Mom, if someone wants to know the Church is true, all they have to do is read the Book of Mormon and pray about it, and they will receive an answer every time!”

Teresa was struck by the simplicity of this promise. She then realized there wasn’t a Primary song that taught this truth, but “she was filled with a strong desire to write one.”

When she began writing, she also found inspiration in these words from a conference talk by Elder Kevin W. Pearson: “Search the Book of Mormon and the words of the living prophets every day, every day, every day!” (emphasis added).

The Most Important Part of Our Day

The song is a fun way to help children (and adults) remember the power of reading the Book of Mormon daily—a principle that Church leaders have consistently invited us to prioritize in today’s world.

Our prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks, has counseled us to fill our time with things that are of highest importance, saying, “When the Lord told us to seek learning, He said, ‘Seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom’ (D&C 88:118; emphasis added).”

As we study the Old Testament this year, let’s not forget to also study out of one of the best books, the Book of Mormon. It has the power to draw us and our families closer to Heavenly Father and our Savior—and thus, change our lives for the better.

FYI : YOUTH
GOOD:: Check with your Ward and Stake Youth Leaders for any COMBINED Youth Service opportunities coming up.

BETTER:: check JustServe.org or the JustServe app for projects that are specifically for Youth to do on April 24th to 26th.

AND THE BEST:: Get your family and friends together during the month of APRIL to volunteer and make a real difference in someone else's life.

FYI : YOUTH
GOOD:: Check with your Ward and Stake Youth Leaders for any COMBINED Youth Service opportunities coming up.

BETTER:: check JustServe.org or the JustServe app for projects that are specifically for Youth to do on April 24th to 26th.

AND THE BEST:: Get your family and friends together during the month of APRIL to volunteer and make a real difference in someone else's life.

Cibola Ward's Temple Consecration Day is Wednesday, March 18th.
Cibola Ward's Conference is on Sunday, March 22nd.

Cibola Ward's Temple Consecration Day is Wednesday, March 18th.
Cibola Ward's Conference is on Sunday, March 22nd.

In the recent leadership instruction, Elder Patrick Kearon and Elder Mark A. Bragg reminded leaders and members that the work of temple and family history can begin with three simple invitations:
always focus first on the Savior,
use Ordinances Ready, and
add what you know.

As we keep Jesus Christ at the center of this work, use the tools available in FamilySearch, and simply start with the information and memories we already have, we can help connect families across generations.

Focus on the Savior.
Use Ordinances Ready.
Add what you know.

Watch the instruction now in Gospel Library or through this link:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/2026-temple-and-family-history-leadership-instruction
#TempleAndFamilyHistory
#RootsTech2026
#FamilySearchPH

In the recent leadership instruction, Elder Patrick Kearon and Elder Mark A. Bragg reminded leaders and members that the work of temple and family history can begin with three simple invitations:
always focus first on the Savior,
use Ordinances Ready, and
add what you know.

As we keep Jesus Christ at the center of this work, use the tools available in FamilySearch, and simply start with the information and memories we already have, we can help connect families across generations.

Focus on the Savior.
Use Ordinances Ready.
Add what you know.

Watch the instruction now in Gospel Library or through this link:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/2026-temple-and-family-history-leadership-instruction
#TempleAndFamilyHistory
#RootsTech2026
#FamilySearchPH

Jesus Christ Offers Each of Us a New Beginning

Everything He said and did provided a new beginning for each of those He healed, blessed, taught, and relieved of sin. He didn’t withdraw from them, and He certainly won’t withdraw from you.

All of us can have a new beginning through, and because of, Jesus Christ. 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!

Repentance opens the door to our new beginnings, fresh starts, and second chances.

Do you need a new beginning? Can you make a fresh start, even you? Think about the people the Saviour ministered to—the people He taught, healed, raised, forgave, and restored. Was He selecting them from a particular economic class or background? Was He distinguishing between the righteous and the sinful? Was He singling people out because they were more deserving or more loved? No.

What does this mean for you and for me? His goodness and mercy and loving-kindness know no bounds. New beginnings are at the heart of the Father’s plan! Fresh starts are the mission of the Son! New dawns, new chapters, and new chances are the simple core of the gospel’s good news!

So, have you been away too long from your covenants to receive a new beginning? No. Have you done this or that too many times to be given another chance? No. Have you gone too far from Christ for Him to help you write a new story from here on out? No. The adversary is the only one who benefits from the idea that you’re sunk. You are not.

Leave deliberate sinning, casual repeats, & prideful rebellion behind you, where they belong. You don’t have to be who you’ve been before. Embrace your fresh start, your 2nd or 3rd or 4th—or 100th—chance, offered to you through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith, writing countless new chapters with us. He is the Beginning and the End—the end of our shame and suffering and the beginning of a new life in Him, letting us receive His grace, leave the past behind, and begin again with a new dawn, as many times as we need.

Jesus Christ & Your New Beginning
Elder Patrick Kearon OCT 2025

Jesus Christ Offers Each of Us a New Beginning

Everything He said and did provided a new beginning for each of those He healed, blessed, taught, and relieved of sin. He didn’t withdraw from them, and He certainly won’t withdraw from you.

All of us can have a new beginning through, and because of, Jesus Christ. 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!

Repentance opens the door to our new beginnings, fresh starts, and second chances.

Do you need a new beginning? Can you make a fresh start, even you? Think about the people the Saviour ministered to—the people He taught, healed, raised, forgave, and restored. Was He selecting them from a particular economic class or background? Was He distinguishing between the righteous and the sinful? Was He singling people out because they were more deserving or more loved? No.

What does this mean for you and for me? His goodness and mercy and loving-kindness know no bounds. New beginnings are at the heart of the Father’s plan! Fresh starts are the mission of the Son! New dawns, new chapters, and new chances are the simple core of the gospel’s good news!

So, have you been away too long from your covenants to receive a new beginning? No. Have you done this or that too many times to be given another chance? No. Have you gone too far from Christ for Him to help you write a new story from here on out? No. The adversary is the only one who benefits from the idea that you’re sunk. You are not.

Leave deliberate sinning, casual repeats, & prideful rebellion behind you, where they belong. You don’t have to be who you’ve been before. Embrace your fresh start, your 2nd or 3rd or 4th—or 100th—chance, offered to you through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith, writing countless new chapters with us. He is the Beginning and the End—the end of our shame and suffering and the beginning of a new life in Him, letting us receive His grace, leave the past behind, and begin again with a new dawn, as many times as we need.

Jesus Christ & Your New Beginning
Elder Patrick Kearon OCT 2025

In 2016, while living in Washington, D.C., Tara Roberts visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It was there she saw a picture of scuba divers, predominantly Black women, smiling together on a boat.

Despite the photo’s ordinary nature, Roberts said it stopped her in her tracks. Soon she learned that the scuba divers were part of a group called Diving With a Purpose — a nonprofit that explores sunken slave ships, recovers what artifacts they can and preserves the stories of lost passengers.

Though she’d never before been scuba diving, Roberts reached out to Diving With a Purpose, and the organization eventually invited her to join them. She also later received a National Geographic grant, which allowed her to travel to dives around the world. She’s now spent eight years diving for slave ship wrecks.

During her keynote, Roberts said the people who died on slave ships weren’t statistics or faceless victims; they were mothers, fathers, dreamers, farmers, poets, mathematicians, scientists and more.

“I began to think …, ‘What if I could help raise their stories from the depths in their fullness, in their wonder?’” Roberts said. “‘With love, with honor, with respect, and finally help heal a wound that has festered in this world for far too long?’ That, to me, is the promise of this work.”

Roberts said her work might seem hard, sad or traumatic, but to her, it’s about moving through the pain to reach a new place.

“We are a part of each other,” Roberts said. “So what if we could lean into that connection? Could it change how we see each other? And if how we see each other changes, could that change how people are responsible for each other?”

There’s a lot left to do — Roberts said historians believe there are approximately 1,000 shipwrecks related to the transatlantic slave trade, but to date, fewer than 20 have been found and properly documented.

“For me, this is a fresh story,” Roberts said. “It’s full of potential and opportunity for profound healing. I think it offers a road map to understanding the fullness of our collective heritage.”

RootsTech
Friday, March 6th, 2026

In 2016, while living in Washington, D.C., Tara Roberts visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It was there she saw a picture of scuba divers, predominantly Black women, smiling together on a boat.

Despite the photo’s ordinary nature, Roberts said it stopped her in her tracks. Soon she learned that the scuba divers were part of a group called Diving With a Purpose — a nonprofit that explores sunken slave ships, recovers what artifacts they can and preserves the stories of lost passengers.

Though she’d never before been scuba diving, Roberts reached out to Diving With a Purpose, and the organization eventually invited her to join them. She also later received a National Geographic grant, which allowed her to travel to dives around the world. She’s now spent eight years diving for slave ship wrecks.

During her keynote, Roberts said the people who died on slave ships weren’t statistics or faceless victims; they were mothers, fathers, dreamers, farmers, poets, mathematicians, scientists and more.

“I began to think …, ‘What if I could help raise their stories from the depths in their fullness, in their wonder?’” Roberts said. “‘With love, with honor, with respect, and finally help heal a wound that has festered in this world for far too long?’ That, to me, is the promise of this work.”

Roberts said her work might seem hard, sad or traumatic, but to her, it’s about moving through the pain to reach a new place.

“We are a part of each other,” Roberts said. “So what if we could lean into that connection? Could it change how we see each other? And if how we see each other changes, could that change how people are responsible for each other?”

There’s a lot left to do — Roberts said historians believe there are approximately 1,000 shipwrecks related to the transatlantic slave trade, but to date, fewer than 20 have been found and properly documented.

“For me, this is a fresh story,” Roberts said. “It’s full of potential and opportunity for profound healing. I think it offers a road map to understanding the fullness of our collective heritage.”

RootsTech
Friday, March 6th, 2026

Marlee Matlin shares her inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles, resilience, and courage, connecting personal triumphs to family history and heritage at RootsTech.

As a deaf person, she's often thought about how easy it is for people like her to disappear from the historical record, not because they didn’t love, work, dream and contribute, but because their stories weren’t always documented in ways that made them visible.

When families search their roots, they’re looking for connection and belonging. But if certain ancestors are missing — people with disabilities, immigrants who didn’t speak the dominant language, women whose names changed, or relatives whose identities didn’t fit social norms of their time — then the tree is incomplete.

“If researchers don’t understand that context, they might overlook key records or misunderstand a life story. Inclusion means learning to read records with empathy. It means asking different questions.”

Inclusion also means accessibility. In family history, this means platforms, archives and events must be accessible; and this, in turn, means captioning videos, hiring sign language interpreters and providing other resources that allow everyone to participate.

Now, technology is creating new opportunities to include people of all races, cultures and other identities, Matlin said. For instance, digitization can allow for the preservation of fragile records; artificial intelligence can help index hand-written documents; and global collaboration can connect distant relatives across continents.

“We need to invite people not just to consume history, but to contribute to it. FamilySearch is uniquely positioned to lead in this area because you are not just building a database, you are building a living network of memory. … And sometimes, the most meaningful discoveries aren’t the grand ones, not the royalty or the famous figures, but the quiet resilience of ordinary people whose lives made ours possible.”

ROOTSTECH
Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Marlee Matlin shares her inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles, resilience, and courage, connecting personal triumphs to family history and heritage at RootsTech.

As a deaf person, she's often thought about how easy it is for people like her to disappear from the historical record, not because they didn’t love, work, dream and contribute, but because their stories weren’t always documented in ways that made them visible.

When families search their roots, they’re looking for connection and belonging. But if certain ancestors are missing — people with disabilities, immigrants who didn’t speak the dominant language, women whose names changed, or relatives whose identities didn’t fit social norms of their time — then the tree is incomplete.

“If researchers don’t understand that context, they might overlook key records or misunderstand a life story. Inclusion means learning to read records with empathy. It means asking different questions.”

Inclusion also means accessibility. In family history, this means platforms, archives and events must be accessible; and this, in turn, means captioning videos, hiring sign language interpreters and providing other resources that allow everyone to participate.

Now, technology is creating new opportunities to include people of all races, cultures and other identities, Matlin said. For instance, digitization can allow for the preservation of fragile records; artificial intelligence can help index hand-written documents; and global collaboration can connect distant relatives across continents.

“We need to invite people not just to consume history, but to contribute to it. FamilySearch is uniquely positioned to lead in this area because you are not just building a database, you are building a living network of memory. … And sometimes, the most meaningful discoveries aren’t the grand ones, not the royalty or the famous figures, but the quiet resilience of ordinary people whose lives made ours possible.”

ROOTSTECH
Thursday, March 5th, 2026

How exciting! Are you registered on JustServe.org OR on the JustServe app on your phone? Join with the 178,601 people who have already registered in the Southwest Area.

How exciting! Are you registered on JustServe.org OR on the JustServe app on your phone? Join with the 178,601 people who have already registered in the Southwest Area.

REMINDER: La Cueva Ward
Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 12th.
La Cueva Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 15th.

REMINDER: La Cueva Ward
Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 12th.
La Cueva Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 15th.

José Hernández was rejected by NASA’s astronaut training program 11 times before being accepted in May 2004. After completing rigorous training and waiting another five years, Hernández joined the STS-128 Discovery mission and fulfilled his childhood dream of traveling to space.

During his RootsTech 2026 keynote address, delivered virtually, Hernández attributed his resilience to his family — his wife, parents and three siblings.

“All the sacrifices that we went through as a family and my culture and my upbringing helped me,” he said. “I think they gave me the tenacity.”

Hernández — who didn’t learn English until he was 12 years old — spent most of his childhood migrating between Mexico and the United States. For nine months out of the year, the family worked in California fields to earn money.

“This is what helped me develop my work ethic. It’s good, old, farm-working chores that I had to do as a kid,” said Hernandez.

During his address, Hernández recalled when he started to realize the importance of family.
In high school, he was involved with student council, and the group needed a truck and flatbed to build a float for an upcoming parade. Hernández knew his father had equipment the students could use, but the high schooler was embarrassed to bring his friends to his house, which he said was in the worst part of town.

As the date of the parade neared, Hernández relented and volunteered his dad’s truck.

When Hernández’s friends came to his home, his mother brought out food, his dad turned on music, and his siblings helped build the float.
“It becomes a party, a festive atmosphere,” Hernández recalled.

Hernández said one of his buddies who drove a new car and lived on the nice side of town said he was jealous of Hernández. When Hernández responded with confusion, his friend pointed to the Hernández family and said, “I want that.”

“That’s when I realized that family is more important than material things,” Hernández said. “It’s OK to have humble beginnings. … I think what’s more important is the atmosphere and the setting of the family in a household.”

ROOTSTECH March 2026

José Hernández was rejected by NASA’s astronaut training program 11 times before being accepted in May 2004. After completing rigorous training and waiting another five years, Hernández joined the STS-128 Discovery mission and fulfilled his childhood dream of traveling to space.

During his RootsTech 2026 keynote address, delivered virtually, Hernández attributed his resilience to his family — his wife, parents and three siblings.

“All the sacrifices that we went through as a family and my culture and my upbringing helped me,” he said. “I think they gave me the tenacity.”

Hernández — who didn’t learn English until he was 12 years old — spent most of his childhood migrating between Mexico and the United States. For nine months out of the year, the family worked in California fields to earn money.

“This is what helped me develop my work ethic. It’s good, old, farm-working chores that I had to do as a kid,” said Hernandez.

During his address, Hernández recalled when he started to realize the importance of family.
In high school, he was involved with student council, and the group needed a truck and flatbed to build a float for an upcoming parade. Hernández knew his father had equipment the students could use, but the high schooler was embarrassed to bring his friends to his house, which he said was in the worst part of town.

As the date of the parade neared, Hernández relented and volunteered his dad’s truck.

When Hernández’s friends came to his home, his mother brought out food, his dad turned on music, and his siblings helped build the float.
“It becomes a party, a festive atmosphere,” Hernández recalled.

Hernández said one of his buddies who drove a new car and lived on the nice side of town said he was jealous of Hernández. When Hernández responded with confusion, his friend pointed to the Hernández family and said, “I want that.”

“That’s when I realized that family is more important than material things,” Hernández said. “It’s OK to have humble beginnings. … I think what’s more important is the atmosphere and the setting of the family in a household.”

ROOTSTECH March 2026

Uniting families through temple covenants

Sister Rasband began by quoting President Dallin H. Oaks in the October 2025 general conference: “The doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Essential to our doctrine on the family is the temple. The ordinances received there enable us to return as eternal families to the presence of our Heavenly Father.”

Elder and Sister Rasband said this truth spoken by a prophet of God echoes Heavenly Father’s work and glory “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). They encouraged members to spend time in the house of the Lord, make sacred covenants that bind an individual to the Savior and gain access to spiritual power.

Members can also search for ancestors who died without temple blessings and perform ordinances for them, thereby uniting families for eternity.

Elder Rasband said: “We recognize that our faith is not ours alone — it is a gift passed from generation to generation, as we honor the sacrifices and devotion of those who came before us, with testimonies often born through trial and unwavering trust in the Lord. Their stories now become linked to and a part of our own.”

Added Sister Rasband: “When we link our lives to those who came before and to those who will follow, we form a chain of faith that leads directly to Jesus Christ, giving us purpose and belonging.”

ROOTSTECH Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Uniting families through temple covenants

Sister Rasband began by quoting President Dallin H. Oaks in the October 2025 general conference: “The doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Essential to our doctrine on the family is the temple. The ordinances received there enable us to return as eternal families to the presence of our Heavenly Father.”

Elder and Sister Rasband said this truth spoken by a prophet of God echoes Heavenly Father’s work and glory “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). They encouraged members to spend time in the house of the Lord, make sacred covenants that bind an individual to the Savior and gain access to spiritual power.

Members can also search for ancestors who died without temple blessings and perform ordinances for them, thereby uniting families for eternity.

Elder Rasband said: “We recognize that our faith is not ours alone — it is a gift passed from generation to generation, as we honor the sacrifices and devotion of those who came before us, with testimonies often born through trial and unwavering trust in the Lord. Their stories now become linked to and a part of our own.”

Added Sister Rasband: “When we link our lives to those who came before and to those who will follow, we form a chain of faith that leads directly to Jesus Christ, giving us purpose and belonging.”

ROOTSTECH Saturday, March 7th, 2026

During his professional football career, Steve Young won Super Bowls, was recognized as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and was named to Pro Football’s Hall of Fame. Despite his success, the former BYU quarterback said he has long struggled with anxiety.

As a child, Young experienced separation anxiety so severe that he rarely left home at night. Sometimes before college games, he secretly wished the stadium would explode so he didn’t have to play. In the pros, he was known as a player who would vomit before each game.

“I’d hear my teammates whisper, ‘Has he thrown up yet? He plays great when he throws up,’” Young said.

Seated on the main stage during his keynote session at RootsTech, Young said his struggle with anxiety led him to embrace and appreciate a piece of wisdom from his grandfather: “Go through it, don’t go around it.”

“I’ve taken that to my heart, that no matter what I come in front of, it feels like it’s super hard, but I’m not going to go around it. Let’s go through it,” he said.

“The most important thing that I learned, going back to our theme of ‘Going through it,’ was to own what I say is the ‘truest truth’ — there was a lot of things that happened that I couldn’t control, but the truest truth was the ball’s in my hands, yeah, and so I am ultimately accountable," he said.

Young linked this lesson back to his parents, grandfather and his wife, all of whom have modeled what it means to “go through it” instead of hiding behind excuses.

Young remembers a football practice in 1987 when his coach, Bill Walsh, stood in front of the team and said, “I don’t care what play we call on the field. I don’t care what defense we run. We will win because we have shared common experiences together and an element of love for each other.”

“I remember being in the back and thinking, ‘This is football. Did he just say love?’” Young said.

Asked how he wants his descendants to remember him, Young said he hopes to be remembered as a person who was responsible, accountable, humble and showed love towards others.

ROOTSTECH Saturday, March 7th, 2026

During his professional football career, Steve Young won Super Bowls, was recognized as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and was named to Pro Football’s Hall of Fame. Despite his success, the former BYU quarterback said he has long struggled with anxiety.

As a child, Young experienced separation anxiety so severe that he rarely left home at night. Sometimes before college games, he secretly wished the stadium would explode so he didn’t have to play. In the pros, he was known as a player who would vomit before each game.

“I’d hear my teammates whisper, ‘Has he thrown up yet? He plays great when he throws up,’” Young said.

Seated on the main stage during his keynote session at RootsTech, Young said his struggle with anxiety led him to embrace and appreciate a piece of wisdom from his grandfather: “Go through it, don’t go around it.”

“I’ve taken that to my heart, that no matter what I come in front of, it feels like it’s super hard, but I’m not going to go around it. Let’s go through it,” he said.

“The most important thing that I learned, going back to our theme of ‘Going through it,’ was to own what I say is the ‘truest truth’ — there was a lot of things that happened that I couldn’t control, but the truest truth was the ball’s in my hands, yeah, and so I am ultimately accountable," he said.

Young linked this lesson back to his parents, grandfather and his wife, all of whom have modeled what it means to “go through it” instead of hiding behind excuses.

Young remembers a football practice in 1987 when his coach, Bill Walsh, stood in front of the team and said, “I don’t care what play we call on the field. I don’t care what defense we run. We will win because we have shared common experiences together and an element of love for each other.”

“I remember being in the back and thinking, ‘This is football. Did he just say love?’” Young said.

Asked how he wants his descendants to remember him, Young said he hopes to be remembered as a person who was responsible, accountable, humble and showed love towards others.

ROOTSTECH Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Cibola Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Wednesday, March 18th.
Cibola Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Cibola Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Wednesday, March 18th.
Cibola Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

After experiencing the good feelings that resulted from her service, Katy decided to make a difference and continue to use the gifts her Heavenly Father had given her to serve others.

Katy now fits more service into her weekly schedule than many of us do in a year. Between school, folk dancing, Church activities, and her many service activities, she doesn’t have much time for a social life. The sacrifices she makes to serve others may be hard, but Katy says, “Heavenly Father, I think, is just taking my hand, and I’m saying, ‘Okay.’”

Katy decided to organize her service efforts. She felt she needed to start the Help Us Give Service club—HUGS for short.

“I knew HUGS club was inspired. I knew it was from Heavenly Father,” she says. The club puts on “un-birthday parties” for homeless children who didn’t get to celebrate their birthdays during the year, takes pets to rest homes so the residents can have company, and raises money for charitable organizations, among other things. Though HUGS started out small, there are now about 20 HUGS chapters from Alaska to Australia.

Even after all her years of serving others, Katy still finds it hard to go out and serve. Though she is scared sometimes, the only way she can get over her fear is to “just do it,” she says. “It’s so hard sometimes, just that feeling of ‘Am I really going to make a difference?’”
For those who find it hard to serve, Katy suggests starting with the little things. Service is anything from a smile to a big project, like raising money for a homeless shelter. So she suggests starting out by doing little things like smiling at others and helping out at home. The next step is to use your God-given talents to bless others. “That’s what God gave us talents for—to help others,” Katy says.

Katy’s definition of service is “following Christ’s example every day.” She says she started out trying to change the world, but it ended up changing her.
She says, “I can’t give 100 percent to every to everything.” Katy says she knows the Lord is able to do his work through his servants, even if they’re not perfect.
NEW ERA MARCH 1999

After experiencing the good feelings that resulted from her service, Katy decided to make a difference and continue to use the gifts her Heavenly Father had given her to serve others.

Katy now fits more service into her weekly schedule than many of us do in a year. Between school, folk dancing, Church activities, and her many service activities, she doesn’t have much time for a social life. The sacrifices she makes to serve others may be hard, but Katy says, “Heavenly Father, I think, is just taking my hand, and I’m saying, ‘Okay.’”

Katy decided to organize her service efforts. She felt she needed to start the Help Us Give Service club—HUGS for short.

“I knew HUGS club was inspired. I knew it was from Heavenly Father,” she says. The club puts on “un-birthday parties” for homeless children who didn’t get to celebrate their birthdays during the year, takes pets to rest homes so the residents can have company, and raises money for charitable organizations, among other things. Though HUGS started out small, there are now about 20 HUGS chapters from Alaska to Australia.

Even after all her years of serving others, Katy still finds it hard to go out and serve. Though she is scared sometimes, the only way she can get over her fear is to “just do it,” she says. “It’s so hard sometimes, just that feeling of ‘Am I really going to make a difference?’”
For those who find it hard to serve, Katy suggests starting with the little things. Service is anything from a smile to a big project, like raising money for a homeless shelter. So she suggests starting out by doing little things like smiling at others and helping out at home. The next step is to use your God-given talents to bless others. “That’s what God gave us talents for—to help others,” Katy says.

Katy’s definition of service is “following Christ’s example every day.” She says she started out trying to change the world, but it ended up changing her.
She says, “I can’t give 100 percent to every to everything.” Katy says she knows the Lord is able to do his work through his servants, even if they’re not perfect.
NEW ERA MARCH 1999

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make up a diverse community of people around the world with a shared faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

An Active Faith

Church is more than Sunday worship—it’s also a place to find support through friendships and experiences that strengthen faith and offer practical help for life’s challenges.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome?lang=eng

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make up a diverse community of people around the world with a shared faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

An Active Faith

Church is more than Sunday worship—it’s also a place to find support through friendships and experiences that strengthen faith and offer practical help for life’s challenges.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome?lang=eng

Members of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with friends of the Church and young women who will turn 18 in 2026, are invited to participate in a worldwide broadcast in March 2026.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J. Anette Dennis, and Sister Kristin M. Yee of the Relief Society General Presidency.

Sisters are invited to gather together to watch the broadcast as wards, branches, or stakes on or near the anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society on March 17. The meeting can be opened and closed with prayer. You may also consider holding a local testimony meeting after viewing the broadcast.

The 30-40-minute broadcast will be available beginning March 8, 2026, on Gospel Library, broadcasts.churchofjesuschrist.org, and the Living the Gospel YouTube channel.

Additional Discussion Videos

In addition to the broadcast, several brief discussion videos, each lasting 2-4 minutes, will be released on March 8. These videos cover important topics designed to assist local Relief Society leaders in supporting and uplifting the sisters they serve.

Topics addressed in the discussion videos include:

Finding strength and relief in Jesus Christ

Managing competing priorities

Building emotional resilience

Staying committed when facing offense, hurt, or trials

Discovering the divine design in my family

Discussion videos can be viewed at the same time as the broadcast or throughout the year as resources for women’s conferences, Relief Society activities, ministering visits, and personal study.

Discussion videos will be available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and Gospel Library.

Members of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with friends of the Church and young women who will turn 18 in 2026, are invited to participate in a worldwide broadcast in March 2026.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J. Anette Dennis, and Sister Kristin M. Yee of the Relief Society General Presidency.

Sisters are invited to gather together to watch the broadcast as wards, branches, or stakes on or near the anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society on March 17. The meeting can be opened and closed with prayer. You may also consider holding a local testimony meeting after viewing the broadcast.

The 30-40-minute broadcast will be available beginning March 8, 2026, on Gospel Library, broadcasts.churchofjesuschrist.org, and the Living the Gospel YouTube channel.

Additional Discussion Videos

In addition to the broadcast, several brief discussion videos, each lasting 2-4 minutes, will be released on March 8. These videos cover important topics designed to assist local Relief Society leaders in supporting and uplifting the sisters they serve.

Topics addressed in the discussion videos include:

Finding strength and relief in Jesus Christ

Managing competing priorities

Building emotional resilience

Staying committed when facing offense, hurt, or trials

Discovering the divine design in my family

Discussion videos can be viewed at the same time as the broadcast or throughout the year as resources for women’s conferences, Relief Society activities, ministering visits, and personal study.

Discussion videos will be available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and Gospel Library.

Walk with Christ Through the Easter Season. Sunday, March 22nd, 6 pm at the Montano Chapel.

Please join us for a music devotional as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to come listen to and sing Easter praises. Friends and Neighbors welcome.

1100 Montano Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Walk with Christ Through the Easter Season. Sunday, March 22nd, 6 pm at the Montano Chapel.

Please join us for a music devotional as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to come listen to and sing Easter praises. Friends and Neighbors welcome.

1100 Montano Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

America250, JustServe and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the front page of the Albuquerque Journal!

America250, JustServe and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the front page of the Albuquerque Journal!

Multi-stake Prom

Saturday, March 21st.
8 to 10 pm

All youth 16+ are welcome.

At the 7 Bar Loop Stake Center.
4500 Seven Bar Loop Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Multi-stake Prom

Saturday, March 21st.
8 to 10 pm

All youth 16+ are welcome.

At the 7 Bar Loop Stake Center.
4500 Seven Bar Loop Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Thank you to all those that came to "JustServe" at the Roadrunner Food Bank today. America 250, JustServe and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered 40,000 lbs of food items for families throughout New Mexico.
#JustServe
#America250

Thank you to all those that came to "JustServe" at the Roadrunner Food Bank today. America 250, JustServe and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered 40,000 lbs of food items for families throughout New Mexico.
#JustServe
#America250

... THIS WEEKEND!!
YOUTH FAITH WALK
AND
FSY KICKOFF.

... THIS WEEKEND!!
YOUTH FAITH WALK
AND
FSY KICKOFF.

MULTI-STAKE DANCE--
Invite your friends!

April 18th 7-10 pm @ Montano Building.

All youth turning 14+ yrs old.

Concession stand food provided.

Wear the gear of your favorite team! Show your school spirit!!

MULTI-STAKE DANCE--
Invite your friends!

April 18th 7-10 pm @ Montano Building.

All youth turning 14+ yrs old.

Concession stand food provided.

Wear the gear of your favorite team! Show your school spirit!!

Dear Friends,

At the start of this Easter Season, we wanted to share some wonderful opportunities to help you, your family and friends celebrate our Savior Jesus Christ. Below is a link for the new Easter Video that beautifully displays Jesus’ Greater Love for each of us. In addition there is a link to a wonderful page of Easter Study resources including Holy Week days of study, an Easter Play list and more.

Easter 2026 Greater Love Video

Easter Resources

We also have some amazing Stake, Ward and Global celebrations planned.

Sunday, March 22nd, 6:00 pm. Albuquerque North Stake Easter Music Devotional. Montaño Stake Center. All ages invited.

March 26th, 27th, 28th, Combined North and West Stake Easter Open House. 7 Bar Stake Center. Please See attached flyer for times and additional information.

Sunday, March 29th. Palm Sunday services in our wards. (1 hour services.)

Saturday April 4th and Easter Sunday April 5th, General Conference

We invite you to think about who you can invite to come with you to these events as well as to our Palm Sunday one hour services. And then extend the invitation! We know as you do, your friends will not only feel loved by you, but also by our Savior.

We join you in making this truly a season of celebration as we Always Remember Him, our Savior Jesus Christ, and His Greater Love for each one of us.

Love,

President Stephen Christiansen

President Niel Campbell

President Jeff Dabling

Dear Friends,

At the start of this Easter Season, we wanted to share some wonderful opportunities to help you, your family and friends celebrate our Savior Jesus Christ. Below is a link for the new Easter Video that beautifully displays Jesus’ Greater Love for each of us. In addition there is a link to a wonderful page of Easter Study resources including Holy Week days of study, an Easter Play list and more.

Easter 2026 Greater Love Video

Easter Resources

We also have some amazing Stake, Ward and Global celebrations planned.

Sunday, March 22nd, 6:00 pm. Albuquerque North Stake Easter Music Devotional. Montaño Stake Center. All ages invited.

March 26th, 27th, 28th, Combined North and West Stake Easter Open House. 7 Bar Stake Center. Please See attached flyer for times and additional information.

Sunday, March 29th. Palm Sunday services in our wards. (1 hour services.)

Saturday April 4th and Easter Sunday April 5th, General Conference

We invite you to think about who you can invite to come with you to these events as well as to our Palm Sunday one hour services. And then extend the invitation! We know as you do, your friends will not only feel loved by you, but also by our Savior.

We join you in making this truly a season of celebration as we Always Remember Him, our Savior Jesus Christ, and His Greater Love for each one of us.

Love,

President Stephen Christiansen

President Niel Campbell

President Jeff Dabling

There are 2 great opportunities to celebrate the Easter Season this month for the Albuquerque North Stake.

The first is on Sunday, March 22nd, 6 pm at the Montano Chapel. Our “Walk with ME through the Easter Season” will be an evening music devotional. Come listen to and sing Easter praises to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a way to highlight and feel the Savior’s love for all of us.

The second is on Thursday/Friday, March 26th & 27th from 6 – 8 pm, and on Saturday, March 28th from 4 – 8 pm, at the 7 Bar Loop Chapel. The “Always Remember Him” Easter Open House is a Community Easter Celebration. Enjoy art and live music performances representing the Life of Jesus Christ. Come celebrate Holy Week, Easter and Passover with friends and family of all faiths.

Both of these Easter Celebration are perfect opportunities to invite your family, friends and neighbors to… feel the intimate nature of His Atonement and Resurrection… and why the Lord did what He did for all of us!

There are 2 great opportunities to celebrate the Easter Season this month for the Albuquerque North Stake.

The first is on Sunday, March 22nd, 6 pm at the Montano Chapel. Our “Walk with ME through the Easter Season” will be an evening music devotional. Come listen to and sing Easter praises to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a way to highlight and feel the Savior’s love for all of us.

The second is on Thursday/Friday, March 26th & 27th from 6 – 8 pm, and on Saturday, March 28th from 4 – 8 pm, at the 7 Bar Loop Chapel. The “Always Remember Him” Easter Open House is a Community Easter Celebration. Enjoy art and live music performances representing the Life of Jesus Christ. Come celebrate Holy Week, Easter and Passover with friends and family of all faiths.

Both of these Easter Celebration are perfect opportunities to invite your family, friends and neighbors to… feel the intimate nature of His Atonement and Resurrection… and why the Lord did what He did for all of us!

La Cueva Ward Temple Consecration Day is Thursday, March 12, 2026. The ABQN Stake Presidency encourages all ward members to participate at any time that day in one of the Lord's ordinances or to feel of the Spirit by being on the Temple grounds. The Stake Presidency will be attending the 7 pm Endowment Session.
La Cueva Ward Conference will be on Sunday, March 15th, 2026. AFTER Ward Conference/the 2 hour block, there will be 2 separate meetings for the following: 1. Primary Presidency, and all Primary teachers. 2. Bishopric, YM Advisors, YW Presidency and YW Advisors.

La Cueva Ward Temple Consecration Day is Thursday, March 12, 2026. The ABQN Stake Presidency encourages all ward members to participate at any time that day in one of the Lord's ordinances or to feel of the Spirit by being on the Temple grounds. The Stake Presidency will be attending the 7 pm Endowment Session.
La Cueva Ward Conference will be on Sunday, March 15th, 2026. AFTER Ward Conference/the 2 hour block, there will be 2 separate meetings for the following: 1. Primary Presidency, and all Primary teachers. 2. Bishopric, YM Advisors, YW Presidency and YW Advisors.

**THIS COMING WEEK**
Chayote Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 5th and Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 8th!

**THIS COMING WEEK**
Chayote Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 5th and Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 8th!

Each Easter spring season testifies that spiritual sequence and convergence are both part of the divine pattern of atonement, resurrection, and restoration through Jesus Christ.

This sacred and symbolic convergence comes not by accident or coincidence. Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter celebrate Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection.

Each Easter season, we celebrate, as a symbolic whole, eternity’s great gifts through Jesus Christ: His Atonement; His (and the promise of our) literal Resurrection; Restoration of His latter-day Church with priesthood keys and authority to bless all God’s children.

We rejoice in the garments of salvation and the robe of righteousness. We shout, “Hosanna to God and the Lamb!”

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

May we each find in Jesus Christ atonement, resurrection, and restoration—peace, becoming, and belonging—that which is enduringly real and joyful, happy and forever.

Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration
By Elder Gerrit W. Gong
April 2025

Each Easter spring season testifies that spiritual sequence and convergence are both part of the divine pattern of atonement, resurrection, and restoration through Jesus Christ.

This sacred and symbolic convergence comes not by accident or coincidence. Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter celebrate Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection.

Each Easter season, we celebrate, as a symbolic whole, eternity’s great gifts through Jesus Christ: His Atonement; His (and the promise of our) literal Resurrection; Restoration of His latter-day Church with priesthood keys and authority to bless all God’s children.

We rejoice in the garments of salvation and the robe of righteousness. We shout, “Hosanna to God and the Lamb!”

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

May we each find in Jesus Christ atonement, resurrection, and restoration—peace, becoming, and belonging—that which is enduringly real and joyful, happy and forever.

Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration
By Elder Gerrit W. Gong
April 2025

The ways in which we can love and minister to one another are limitless. Every child of God is unique; therefore, effective ministering must be highly individualized and led by the Spirit. What works for one may not work for another. Leaders have encouraged Church members to begin ministering with prayer, keep it simple, and learn what works best for those they are called to serve. Ministering today no longer requires a formal visit. Interaction can take place at home, at church, or in any setting that is safe and convenient.

Sister Jean B. Bingham said, “Sometimes we think we have to do something grand and heroic to ‘count’ as serving our neighbors. Yet simple acts of service can have profound effects on others—as well as on ourselves.”1

In our ministering efforts, we can take advantage of the many tools at our disposal. As Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “We have many means of contacting people to look after their welfare and help them on this path of returning to their Father in Heaven. … What works? What’s needed?”2

As we commit to being flexible and then prayerfully consider how to best love and serve others, we will be blessed with the inspiration and knowledge we need to minister as the Savior did.

The ways in which we can love and minister to one another are limitless. Every child of God is unique; therefore, effective ministering must be highly individualized and led by the Spirit. What works for one may not work for another. Leaders have encouraged Church members to begin ministering with prayer, keep it simple, and learn what works best for those they are called to serve. Ministering today no longer requires a formal visit. Interaction can take place at home, at church, or in any setting that is safe and convenient.

Sister Jean B. Bingham said, “Sometimes we think we have to do something grand and heroic to ‘count’ as serving our neighbors. Yet simple acts of service can have profound effects on others—as well as on ourselves.”1

In our ministering efforts, we can take advantage of the many tools at our disposal. As Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “We have many means of contacting people to look after their welfare and help them on this path of returning to their Father in Heaven. … What works? What’s needed?”2

As we commit to being flexible and then prayerfully consider how to best love and serve others, we will be blessed with the inspiration and knowledge we need to minister as the Savior did.

Dear Parents and Youth,

The stake is holding an Easter Devotional at 6pm on Sunday March 22 entitled: "Walk With Me' through the Easter Season".

We would like to ask all of the youth in our stake to participate in singing the song: "I Will Walk With Jesus" #1004. There will be no rehearsals.

We are hoping that this can be a family centered, church supported activity, where the youth practice at home with their families and come together to sing it at the devotional.

You can practice with the music in your Gospel Library app. In the gospel library you can click on music, then click on "Hymns for Home and Church" then go to Hymn #1004 - "I Will Walk With Jesus". You can then click on the head phone icon and sing along with the music as it plays.

We look forward to seeing and hearing you share your testimony of the Savior in song at the devotional on March 22nd.

Thank you,

Christie Boyack

(Stake Music Coordinator)

Dear Parents and Youth,

The stake is holding an Easter Devotional at 6pm on Sunday March 22 entitled: "Walk With Me' through the Easter Season".

We would like to ask all of the youth in our stake to participate in singing the song: "I Will Walk With Jesus" #1004. There will be no rehearsals.

We are hoping that this can be a family centered, church supported activity, where the youth practice at home with their families and come together to sing it at the devotional.

You can practice with the music in your Gospel Library app. In the gospel library you can click on music, then click on "Hymns for Home and Church" then go to Hymn #1004 - "I Will Walk With Jesus". You can then click on the head phone icon and sing along with the music as it plays.

We look forward to seeing and hearing you share your testimony of the Savior in song at the devotional on March 22nd.

Thank you,

Christie Boyack

(Stake Music Coordinator)

In a world that grows increasingly confused, we can be blessed with light and direction in the house of the Lord.

In temples, we focus on the Savior, Jesus Christ. The covenants and ordinances we make in the house of the Lord enable us to have a covenant connection with the Father and the Son.

Everything in the house of the Lord is about the Father’s plan of happiness and the Savior’s Atonement.

The joy that we experience as individuals and families can be deeper and richer because of what we learn in the temple.

It is important for young people to experience the power of the Holy Ghost in the house of the Lord, so they can have that same power in their own homes, regardless of their situation or circumstance.

The power of godliness that we are promised through the covenants and ordinances is available to every single covenant-keeping Latter-day Saint, regardless of age, economic condition or marital status. It is available to every single soul.

Elder David A. Bednar
January 2026

In a world that grows increasingly confused, we can be blessed with light and direction in the house of the Lord.

In temples, we focus on the Savior, Jesus Christ. The covenants and ordinances we make in the house of the Lord enable us to have a covenant connection with the Father and the Son.

Everything in the house of the Lord is about the Father’s plan of happiness and the Savior’s Atonement.

The joy that we experience as individuals and families can be deeper and richer because of what we learn in the temple.

It is important for young people to experience the power of the Holy Ghost in the house of the Lord, so they can have that same power in their own homes, regardless of their situation or circumstance.

The power of godliness that we are promised through the covenants and ordinances is available to every single covenant-keeping Latter-day Saint, regardless of age, economic condition or marital status. It is available to every single soul.

Elder David A. Bednar
January 2026

I have striven to better recognize Heavenly Father’s influence in my life by seeking Jesus Christ each day. Although the world can make it hard to hear the Savior’s voice at times, I know now that He truly is real and that He is with me.

Many of us have days when we feel a little closer to heaven than normal. We also have difficult days when we struggle to feel His influence no matter how hard we try or busy days when we can’t find enough time to seek Him. But I know that if we have a sincere desire to seek Him, we will see His hand in our lives.

When you’re feeling disconnected from the Savior, ask yourself, Am I striving to find the Messiah on a daily basis?

There are sources of spiritual power that can help us. The prophet Alma reminded us “that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). The small acts of faith and spiritual practices we do each day can help us increase our capacity to recognize the Lord in our lives.

Some of these spiritual tools might be things like:
Praying in faith

Studying the scriptures intentionally and meaningfully

Serving others selflessly

Sharing your testimony with a friend

Listening to hymns or spiritual music

Attending institute

Keeping the Sabbath day holy

Fasting

Attending the temple regularly

Many things can help us find Jesus Christ, but the key is continuing to seek Him. President Russell M. Nelson taught: “As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.”

Even if you aren’t receiving all the answers you are seeking right now, keep going! Simply seek Christ and choose to have faith in Him. If you will try to find Him every day through small acts, I know that you will come to feel His embrace from heaven.

In seeking Christ, we will see God’s hand in our lives. And the more we seek Christ daily, the more we will find Him and be able to recognize His voice, leading and guiding us all throughout our lives.

Are You Seeking Christ Each Day?
By Orson S. Franco
Liahona March 2022

I have striven to better recognize Heavenly Father’s influence in my life by seeking Jesus Christ each day. Although the world can make it hard to hear the Savior’s voice at times, I know now that He truly is real and that He is with me.

Many of us have days when we feel a little closer to heaven than normal. We also have difficult days when we struggle to feel His influence no matter how hard we try or busy days when we can’t find enough time to seek Him. But I know that if we have a sincere desire to seek Him, we will see His hand in our lives.

When you’re feeling disconnected from the Savior, ask yourself, Am I striving to find the Messiah on a daily basis?

There are sources of spiritual power that can help us. The prophet Alma reminded us “that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). The small acts of faith and spiritual practices we do each day can help us increase our capacity to recognize the Lord in our lives.

Some of these spiritual tools might be things like:
Praying in faith

Studying the scriptures intentionally and meaningfully

Serving others selflessly

Sharing your testimony with a friend

Listening to hymns or spiritual music

Attending institute

Keeping the Sabbath day holy

Fasting

Attending the temple regularly

Many things can help us find Jesus Christ, but the key is continuing to seek Him. President Russell M. Nelson taught: “As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.”

Even if you aren’t receiving all the answers you are seeking right now, keep going! Simply seek Christ and choose to have faith in Him. If you will try to find Him every day through small acts, I know that you will come to feel His embrace from heaven.

In seeking Christ, we will see God’s hand in our lives. And the more we seek Christ daily, the more we will find Him and be able to recognize His voice, leading and guiding us all throughout our lives.

Are You Seeking Christ Each Day?
By Orson S. Franco
Liahona March 2022

In a slump with your Come, Follow Me reading?

This podcast can help enhance personal, family, and church study. All speeches are specially picked to accompany the booklet's weekly topics and help improve your Come, Follow Me studies.

Check your favorite PODCAST app or listen to it on the website: https://speeches.byu.edu/podcasts/walking-with-jesus/

In a slump with your Come, Follow Me reading?

This podcast can help enhance personal, family, and church study. All speeches are specially picked to accompany the booklet's weekly topics and help improve your Come, Follow Me studies.

Check your favorite PODCAST app or listen to it on the website: https://speeches.byu.edu/podcasts/walking-with-jesus/

Have you wanted to learn how to prune your roses? FREE demonstration!!

Great opportunity to learn how to prune your roses. Watch and learn. Ask questions.

Have you wanted to learn how to prune your roses? FREE demonstration!!

Great opportunity to learn how to prune your roses. Watch and learn. Ask questions.

I now realize that in the Church, to effectively serve others we must see them through a parent’s eyes, through Heavenly Father’s eyes.

Only then can we begin to comprehend the true worth of a soul. Only then can we sense the love that Heavenly Father has for all of His children. Only then can we sense the Savior’s caring concern for them.

We cannot completely fulfill our covenant obligation to mourn with those who mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort unless we see them through God’s eyes.

This expanded perspective will open our hearts to the disappointments, fears, and heartaches of others. But Heavenly Father will aid and comfort us...

We need to have eyes that see, ears that hear, and hearts that know and feel if we are to accomplish the rescue so frequently encouraged by President Thomas S. Monson.

Only when we see through Heavenly Father’s eyes can we be filled with “the pure love of Christ.” Every day we should plead with God for this love.

Mormon admonished, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.”

With all my heart I want to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. I love Him. I adore Him. I witness of His living reality. I witness that He is the Anointed One, the Messiah. I am a witness of His incomparable mercy, compassion, and love.

I add my testimony to that of the Apostles who, in the year 2000, stated “that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. … He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.”

Through God's Eyes
Elder Dale G. Renlund
Liahona November 2015

I now realize that in the Church, to effectively serve others we must see them through a parent’s eyes, through Heavenly Father’s eyes.

Only then can we begin to comprehend the true worth of a soul. Only then can we sense the love that Heavenly Father has for all of His children. Only then can we sense the Savior’s caring concern for them.

We cannot completely fulfill our covenant obligation to mourn with those who mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort unless we see them through God’s eyes.

This expanded perspective will open our hearts to the disappointments, fears, and heartaches of others. But Heavenly Father will aid and comfort us...

We need to have eyes that see, ears that hear, and hearts that know and feel if we are to accomplish the rescue so frequently encouraged by President Thomas S. Monson.

Only when we see through Heavenly Father’s eyes can we be filled with “the pure love of Christ.” Every day we should plead with God for this love.

Mormon admonished, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.”

With all my heart I want to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. I love Him. I adore Him. I witness of His living reality. I witness that He is the Anointed One, the Messiah. I am a witness of His incomparable mercy, compassion, and love.

I add my testimony to that of the Apostles who, in the year 2000, stated “that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. … He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.”

Through God's Eyes
Elder Dale G. Renlund
Liahona November 2015

Have you heard the following statement before?

For Latter-day Saints, temples are classrooms for becoming more like Jesus Christ.

What are your thoughts? What are some things you have learned in the temple?

Have you heard the following statement before?

For Latter-day Saints, temples are classrooms for becoming more like Jesus Christ.

What are your thoughts? What are some things you have learned in the temple?

Chayote Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 5th and Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 8th!

Chayote Ward Temple Consecration Day is on Thursday, March 5th and Ward Conference is on Sunday, March 8th!

Everything good in life—every potential blessing of eternal significance—begins with faith. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. True repentance begins with faith that Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us.

My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you this Easter morning is to start today to increase your faith. Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest.

Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness, or other personal problems. Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith. That takes work. Lazy learners and lax disciples will always struggle to muster even a particle of faith.

To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort.

On this Easter Sunday, with my deep feelings of love and gratitude, I declare my witness that Jesus Christ is indeed risen. He is risen to lead His Church. He is risen to bless the lives of all of God’s children, wherever they live. With faith in Him, we can move the mountains in our lives.

From President Russell M. Nelson's General Conference talk, "Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains"
April 2021

Everything good in life—every potential blessing of eternal significance—begins with faith. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. True repentance begins with faith that Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us.

My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you this Easter morning is to start today to increase your faith. Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest.

Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness, or other personal problems. Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith. That takes work. Lazy learners and lax disciples will always struggle to muster even a particle of faith.

To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort.

On this Easter Sunday, with my deep feelings of love and gratitude, I declare my witness that Jesus Christ is indeed risen. He is risen to lead His Church. He is risen to bless the lives of all of God’s children, wherever they live. With faith in Him, we can move the mountains in our lives.

From President Russell M. Nelson's General Conference talk, "Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains"
April 2021

SAVE THE DATE!
ABQN Stake Music Devotional
Sunday, March 22nd @ 6 pm
At the Montano Chapel

SAVE THE DATE!
ABQN Stake Music Devotional
Sunday, March 22nd @ 6 pm
At the Montano Chapel

We cannot communicate spiritual knowledge with words alone. We can, with words, show one another how to prepare for the reception of the Spirit, and the Spirit itself will help.

“Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).

...through the processes of revelation and through this language of the Spirit, tremendous amounts of inspiration and information can be given to us instantly.

The voice of the Spirit is described in the scriptures as being neither loud nor harsh, not a voice of thunder, neither a voice of great tumultuous noise, but rather as still and small, of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it can pierce even the very soul and cause the heart to burn.

The Spirit does not get our attention by shouting. It never shakes us with a heavy hand. The Spirit whispers. It caresses so gently, indeed, that if we are preoccupied, we can’t feel it at all.

Occasionally, the Spirit will press just firmly enough or often enough for us to pay attention; but from my experience, most of the time, if we do not heed the gentle feeling, if we do not listen with those feelings, the Spirit will withdraw and wait until we come seeking and listening, in our manner and our expression.

I have learned that the very impressive and miraculous spiritual experiences come very infrequently. Something is amiss if they come too intensely and too frequently. The question then arises, from whence come these experiences? Remember that there is a counterfeit.

You cannot force spiritual things. A testimony is not thrust upon you; it grows. And a testimony is a testimony, and it should be respected, whether it is small or large. We become taller in our testimony like we grow in physical stature and hardly know it is happening, because it comes by growth.

President Boyd K. Packer
New Era
September 2010

We cannot communicate spiritual knowledge with words alone. We can, with words, show one another how to prepare for the reception of the Spirit, and the Spirit itself will help.

“Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).

...through the processes of revelation and through this language of the Spirit, tremendous amounts of inspiration and information can be given to us instantly.

The voice of the Spirit is described in the scriptures as being neither loud nor harsh, not a voice of thunder, neither a voice of great tumultuous noise, but rather as still and small, of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it can pierce even the very soul and cause the heart to burn.

The Spirit does not get our attention by shouting. It never shakes us with a heavy hand. The Spirit whispers. It caresses so gently, indeed, that if we are preoccupied, we can’t feel it at all.

Occasionally, the Spirit will press just firmly enough or often enough for us to pay attention; but from my experience, most of the time, if we do not heed the gentle feeling, if we do not listen with those feelings, the Spirit will withdraw and wait until we come seeking and listening, in our manner and our expression.

I have learned that the very impressive and miraculous spiritual experiences come very infrequently. Something is amiss if they come too intensely and too frequently. The question then arises, from whence come these experiences? Remember that there is a counterfeit.

You cannot force spiritual things. A testimony is not thrust upon you; it grows. And a testimony is a testimony, and it should be respected, whether it is small or large. We become taller in our testimony like we grow in physical stature and hardly know it is happening, because it comes by growth.

President Boyd K. Packer
New Era
September 2010

I don’t know all the burdens and trials you may face, but I know you face them! They are an essential part of this mortal experience.

Some of our trials are known to people around us. Others are known only to the Lord. I pray that He will fill your souls with peace, ministering to you as only He can, as we review two fundamental principles. The more deeply we understand & believe these two basic truths, the more successfully we can navigate life’s trials.

These two truths—that trials are part of God’s plan and that God sent His Son to help us—are so basic to our beliefs that it can be easy to underestimate their power.

It would not be much of a test without challenges or opposition of some kind. In our premortal life, we accepted our Father’s plan for mortal life. We realized that we would be tested. We realized that there would be “opposition in all things” (2 Nephi 2:11).

All of us are currently experiencing this opposition. Our challenges can strengthen our resolve to walk in faithfulness along the covenant path. What a wonderful plan our Father created—a mortal experience, custom-crafted for the growth & development of His children.

Now, I am not the only one with health challenges or worries or heartaches of different kinds. Like you, I have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Like you, I have faith in Heavenly Father’s plan. And like you, I have faith that “all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another” (Doctrine and Covenants 90:24).

when we face challenges, the Father does not always remove the burden, but when we submit to His will, we can count on Him to give us strength equal to the challenge.

I testify of Jesus Christ, the true source of lasting peace (see John 16:33). Because He overcame the world, He provides the strength for us to meet every trial the world can give us. He provides eternal perspective through His restored gospel and comfort through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Indeed, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer to every issue we face in life.

Two Truths to Help Us Navigate Trials with Faith and Optimism
Mark L. Pace
Liahona March 2022

I don’t know all the burdens and trials you may face, but I know you face them! They are an essential part of this mortal experience.

Some of our trials are known to people around us. Others are known only to the Lord. I pray that He will fill your souls with peace, ministering to you as only He can, as we review two fundamental principles. The more deeply we understand & believe these two basic truths, the more successfully we can navigate life’s trials.

These two truths—that trials are part of God’s plan and that God sent His Son to help us—are so basic to our beliefs that it can be easy to underestimate their power.

It would not be much of a test without challenges or opposition of some kind. In our premortal life, we accepted our Father’s plan for mortal life. We realized that we would be tested. We realized that there would be “opposition in all things” (2 Nephi 2:11).

All of us are currently experiencing this opposition. Our challenges can strengthen our resolve to walk in faithfulness along the covenant path. What a wonderful plan our Father created—a mortal experience, custom-crafted for the growth & development of His children.

Now, I am not the only one with health challenges or worries or heartaches of different kinds. Like you, I have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Like you, I have faith in Heavenly Father’s plan. And like you, I have faith that “all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another” (Doctrine and Covenants 90:24).

when we face challenges, the Father does not always remove the burden, but when we submit to His will, we can count on Him to give us strength equal to the challenge.

I testify of Jesus Christ, the true source of lasting peace (see John 16:33). Because He overcame the world, He provides the strength for us to meet every trial the world can give us. He provides eternal perspective through His restored gospel and comfort through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Indeed, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer to every issue we face in life.

Two Truths to Help Us Navigate Trials with Faith and Optimism
Mark L. Pace
Liahona March 2022

... after hearing a young woman in our ward recite “The Living Christ,” I decided I would memorize it too. I took a small copy of the document with me as I ran in the early mornings. After several months of this, I was in great physical shape—& I had met my memorization goal.

I found myself thinking more often about Jesus Christ, His life, & His mission & wanting to be more like Him. I treated my husband & our children with more patience & love.

I found greater peace & happiness in all that I did. & I felt greater joy in caring for & loving those around me. Then, like Lehi, who partook of the fruit of the tree of life, I wanted my family to experience what I had (see 1 Nephi 8:12).

I began seeking for ways that I could teach “The Living Christ” to our children. I recognized that they were young (our oldest was 11) & that (it) was rather lengthy. But I had a desire, and after I prayed & thought about it... the Spirit showed me how I could teach my family.

I had long collected pictures cut out of old Church magazines. I went to the box where I kept them and started pulling out pictures that seemed to match the different phrases in “The Living Christ.”

December seemed the perfect time for our family to start focusing on “The Living Christ.” We posted the pictures we were working on in our kitchen. I noticed that during the day, the kids would say the phrases as they passed by the pictures. When everyone had memorized the set of pictures on the wall, we put them away & started working on a new set.

With each picture, we discussed the gospel & life of Jesus Christ. Our family home evening lessons were filled with stories & lessons about the Savior.

Family prayers became more meaningful because the children gave more thought to Him. The Spirit filled our home. The blessings poured in, in ways I had never imagined.

Our family finished memorizing “The Living Christ” the following Easter. It was the greatest 4-month experience we have ever had. I know the effects of what we learned can remain with each family member for the rest of our lives.

Bringing Christ into Our Home
Cynthia Green
Liahona Sept 2010

... after hearing a young woman in our ward recite “The Living Christ,” I decided I would memorize it too. I took a small copy of the document with me as I ran in the early mornings. After several months of this, I was in great physical shape—& I had met my memorization goal.

I found myself thinking more often about Jesus Christ, His life, & His mission & wanting to be more like Him. I treated my husband & our children with more patience & love.

I found greater peace & happiness in all that I did. & I felt greater joy in caring for & loving those around me. Then, like Lehi, who partook of the fruit of the tree of life, I wanted my family to experience what I had (see 1 Nephi 8:12).

I began seeking for ways that I could teach “The Living Christ” to our children. I recognized that they were young (our oldest was 11) & that (it) was rather lengthy. But I had a desire, and after I prayed & thought about it... the Spirit showed me how I could teach my family.

I had long collected pictures cut out of old Church magazines. I went to the box where I kept them and started pulling out pictures that seemed to match the different phrases in “The Living Christ.”

December seemed the perfect time for our family to start focusing on “The Living Christ.” We posted the pictures we were working on in our kitchen. I noticed that during the day, the kids would say the phrases as they passed by the pictures. When everyone had memorized the set of pictures on the wall, we put them away & started working on a new set.

With each picture, we discussed the gospel & life of Jesus Christ. Our family home evening lessons were filled with stories & lessons about the Savior.

Family prayers became more meaningful because the children gave more thought to Him. The Spirit filled our home. The blessings poured in, in ways I had never imagined.

Our family finished memorizing “The Living Christ” the following Easter. It was the greatest 4-month experience we have ever had. I know the effects of what we learned can remain with each family member for the rest of our lives.

Bringing Christ into Our Home
Cynthia Green
Liahona Sept 2010

Becoming more aware of the unique challenges of those around us makes us better neighbors, friends, and Saints.

… loving others includes striving to understand and be sensitive to their unique situations. All of us are individuals with varied life experiences. Some of us marry in this life; others remain single. Some have many children; others have none or few. Some endure divorce. Some pray daily for wayward children. Some struggle with chronic illness or disabilities.

Alma’s counsel to his son Corianton can guide us in our efforts to become more sensitive: “See that you are merciful unto your brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually” (Alma 41:14).

Unfortunately, we are often unintentionally insensitive simply because we are unaware of what others are experiencing. It’s not only insensitive words that can inflict pain. Sometimes saying nothing hurts too.

Thoughtfully & tactfully acknowledging others’ pain & expressing encouragement can help them feel you are aware of them & can provide hope. It can be as simple as saying, “I’m glad you’re here today. We need you in our ward.”

Kindness & understanding should be at the heart of our relationships with others.

Everyone deals with something difficult. We all have weaknesses. Some deficits are more obvious than others, but everyone must overcome some obstacles.

Why not help each other along, build each other up, & relieve each other’s burdens rather than make the journey even more difficult with criticism?

Good deeds & good words can help us keep disappointments & difficulties from dominating our attitude.

We can help plant roses in each other’s lives so that the thistles of life will not choke out the joy of God’s love—and His gospel. We can help each other along life’s path by being tactful & sensitive to others’ unique situations. We can help others maintain their privacy & not gossip about their challenges. We can unify our wards and branches by supporting each other & cheering each other on instead of being accomplices to divisiveness. Then we will find ourselves enjoying more fully the blessings of living together in God’s garden.

Andrea Worthington Snarr
Liahona June 2008

Becoming more aware of the unique challenges of those around us makes us better neighbors, friends, and Saints.

… loving others includes striving to understand and be sensitive to their unique situations. All of us are individuals with varied life experiences. Some of us marry in this life; others remain single. Some have many children; others have none or few. Some endure divorce. Some pray daily for wayward children. Some struggle with chronic illness or disabilities.

Alma’s counsel to his son Corianton can guide us in our efforts to become more sensitive: “See that you are merciful unto your brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually” (Alma 41:14).

Unfortunately, we are often unintentionally insensitive simply because we are unaware of what others are experiencing. It’s not only insensitive words that can inflict pain. Sometimes saying nothing hurts too.

Thoughtfully & tactfully acknowledging others’ pain & expressing encouragement can help them feel you are aware of them & can provide hope. It can be as simple as saying, “I’m glad you’re here today. We need you in our ward.”

Kindness & understanding should be at the heart of our relationships with others.

Everyone deals with something difficult. We all have weaknesses. Some deficits are more obvious than others, but everyone must overcome some obstacles.

Why not help each other along, build each other up, & relieve each other’s burdens rather than make the journey even more difficult with criticism?

Good deeds & good words can help us keep disappointments & difficulties from dominating our attitude.

We can help plant roses in each other’s lives so that the thistles of life will not choke out the joy of God’s love—and His gospel. We can help each other along life’s path by being tactful & sensitive to others’ unique situations. We can help others maintain their privacy & not gossip about their challenges. We can unify our wards and branches by supporting each other & cheering each other on instead of being accomplices to divisiveness. Then we will find ourselves enjoying more fully the blessings of living together in God’s garden.

Andrea Worthington Snarr
Liahona June 2008

To keep that Spirit growing, Alma says we must nourish it by “faith with great diligence, and with patience.” He then promises that the rewards of faith, diligence, patience, and long-suffering will bring forth everlasting life (Alma 32:41; see also Alma 32:43).

Like Alma, latter-day prophets have been clear in their teachings of the things we need to do to develop and strengthen our testimonies.
We have been sent here to work out our individual salvation through the tests and challenges of daily life. We cannot do that by relying heavily upon the borrowed light of someone else’s testimony.

As we receive inspiration when we hear prophets, leaders, and peers bear their testimonies, those spiritual feelings should further enhance our desire to strengthen our own convictions.

As you pray, ask for help in understanding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. And then do your very best to be worthy to receive those promptings. As you recognize or feel the impressions and whisperings of the Spirit, then act upon them.

Daily fervent prayers seeking forgiveness and special help and direction are essential to our lives and the nourishment of our testimonies.
When we become hurried, repetitive, casual, or forgetful in our prayers, we tend to lose the closeness of the Spirit, which is so essential in the continual direction we need to successfully manage the challenges of our everyday lives. Family prayer every morning and night adds additional blessings and power to our individual prayers and to our testimonies.

Personal, sincere involvement in the scriptures produces faith, hope, and solutions to our daily challenges. Frequently reading, pondering, and applying the lessons of the scriptures, combined with prayer, become an irreplaceable part of gaining and sustaining a strong, vibrant testimony.

The strong, unwavering testimonies that so many of you wonderful, faithful members of the Church embrace have come from prayerfully following counsel from our prophets and the scriptures. That same priceless blessing is available to each of us who earnestly seek it.

Securing Our Testimonies
Elder Donald L. Staheli
November 2004

To keep that Spirit growing, Alma says we must nourish it by “faith with great diligence, and with patience.” He then promises that the rewards of faith, diligence, patience, and long-suffering will bring forth everlasting life (Alma 32:41; see also Alma 32:43).

Like Alma, latter-day prophets have been clear in their teachings of the things we need to do to develop and strengthen our testimonies.
We have been sent here to work out our individual salvation through the tests and challenges of daily life. We cannot do that by relying heavily upon the borrowed light of someone else’s testimony.

As we receive inspiration when we hear prophets, leaders, and peers bear their testimonies, those spiritual feelings should further enhance our desire to strengthen our own convictions.

As you pray, ask for help in understanding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. And then do your very best to be worthy to receive those promptings. As you recognize or feel the impressions and whisperings of the Spirit, then act upon them.

Daily fervent prayers seeking forgiveness and special help and direction are essential to our lives and the nourishment of our testimonies.
When we become hurried, repetitive, casual, or forgetful in our prayers, we tend to lose the closeness of the Spirit, which is so essential in the continual direction we need to successfully manage the challenges of our everyday lives. Family prayer every morning and night adds additional blessings and power to our individual prayers and to our testimonies.

Personal, sincere involvement in the scriptures produces faith, hope, and solutions to our daily challenges. Frequently reading, pondering, and applying the lessons of the scriptures, combined with prayer, become an irreplaceable part of gaining and sustaining a strong, vibrant testimony.

The strong, unwavering testimonies that so many of you wonderful, faithful members of the Church embrace have come from prayerfully following counsel from our prophets and the scriptures. That same priceless blessing is available to each of us who earnestly seek it.

Securing Our Testimonies
Elder Donald L. Staheli
November 2004

May we be found among those who give our thanks to our Heavenly Father. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed.

I pray that all of us will reflect gratitude for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His glorious gospel provides answers to life’s greatest questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where does my spirit go when I die?

He taught us how to pray. He taught us how to serve. He taught us how to live. His life is a legacy of love. The sick He healed; the downtrodden He lifted; the sinner He saved.

He is our Master. He is our Savior. He is the Son of God. He is the Author of our Salvation. He beckons, “Follow me.” He instructs, “Go, and do thou likewise.” He pleads, “Keep my commandments.”

Let us follow Him. Let us emulate His example. Let us obey His word. By so doing, we give to Him the divine gift of gratitude.

Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey.

Finding Joy in the Journey
President Thomas S. Monson
Liahona November 2008

May we be found among those who give our thanks to our Heavenly Father. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed.

I pray that all of us will reflect gratitude for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His glorious gospel provides answers to life’s greatest questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where does my spirit go when I die?

He taught us how to pray. He taught us how to serve. He taught us how to live. His life is a legacy of love. The sick He healed; the downtrodden He lifted; the sinner He saved.

He is our Master. He is our Savior. He is the Son of God. He is the Author of our Salvation. He beckons, “Follow me.” He instructs, “Go, and do thou likewise.” He pleads, “Keep my commandments.”

Let us follow Him. Let us emulate His example. Let us obey His word. By so doing, we give to Him the divine gift of gratitude.

Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey.

Finding Joy in the Journey
President Thomas S. Monson
Liahona November 2008

…if we build our foundation upon our Savior, we cannot fall, regardless of what Satan throws at us. What a powerful promise!

When a person comes to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and hears Their words and lives by them, he is building his house upon the rock. And regardless of Satan’s efforts to destroy it, this type of house won’t fall. Why?

Because it is built upon “the Rock.” We build our house upon our Savior and Redeemer, who is “[our] rock, and [our] fortress”; “[our] everlasting God, [our] rock and [our] salvation”; “the rock [from] whence ye are hewn”; “a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation”; “that spiritual Rock”; “the Rock of Heaven”; “the stone of Israel.” Our Savior has always been and, as we follow Him, can always be our Rock.

Just as Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone of the Church, we should allow Him to become the chief cornerstone of our lives. We too must build our foundation on the teachings of the Savior and His apostles and prophets. And just as the household of God grows “unto an holy temple in the Lord,” we too can become more holy. What could be better than that?

Christ said, “Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will [liken unto a wise man].” Here Christ invites us to come to Him, to follow Him, and to do as He does.

How do we come to Him? We begin with faith in Christ, and central to true faith is action. When we have faith in Jesus Christ, we want to act according to that faith.

If we have true faith in our Redeemer, we do something about it, because we have real intent. And every time we act according to our faith in Him, we follow Him by hearing and “doing” His words. As we act with faith in Him, the Lord confirms our faith by blessing us with peace, answers to prayer, direction, comfort, and joy. And thus our foundation becomes stronger, wider, and deeper.

The Rock of Our Redeemer
Weatherford T. Clayton
of the Seventy
March 14, 2017

…if we build our foundation upon our Savior, we cannot fall, regardless of what Satan throws at us. What a powerful promise!

When a person comes to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and hears Their words and lives by them, he is building his house upon the rock. And regardless of Satan’s efforts to destroy it, this type of house won’t fall. Why?

Because it is built upon “the Rock.” We build our house upon our Savior and Redeemer, who is “[our] rock, and [our] fortress”; “[our] everlasting God, [our] rock and [our] salvation”; “the rock [from] whence ye are hewn”; “a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation”; “that spiritual Rock”; “the Rock of Heaven”; “the stone of Israel.” Our Savior has always been and, as we follow Him, can always be our Rock.

Just as Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone of the Church, we should allow Him to become the chief cornerstone of our lives. We too must build our foundation on the teachings of the Savior and His apostles and prophets. And just as the household of God grows “unto an holy temple in the Lord,” we too can become more holy. What could be better than that?

Christ said, “Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will [liken unto a wise man].” Here Christ invites us to come to Him, to follow Him, and to do as He does.

How do we come to Him? We begin with faith in Christ, and central to true faith is action. When we have faith in Jesus Christ, we want to act according to that faith.

If we have true faith in our Redeemer, we do something about it, because we have real intent. And every time we act according to our faith in Him, we follow Him by hearing and “doing” His words. As we act with faith in Him, the Lord confirms our faith by blessing us with peace, answers to prayer, direction, comfort, and joy. And thus our foundation becomes stronger, wider, and deeper.

The Rock of Our Redeemer
Weatherford T. Clayton
of the Seventy
March 14, 2017

Ultimately, Valentine’s Day could be missing the point a bit with its focus on love during one specific day of the year when we all need to give and feel Christlike love every day.

Christlike Love: A Daily Need

That’s true for each of us, whether or not we’re in a romantic relationship. As children of God, we each need love like we need food and air.

If I’m having a rough day, a kind word from a friend can make all the difference. That’s another example of Christlike love. So is a stranger smiling and saying hello.

If I know somebody is sick and I bring them a hot bowl of their favorite soup, that’s me trying to be a little more Christlike. It’s me trying to share Christlike love.

And that’s always in season.

True Love This Valentine’s Day
By David Dickson, Church Magazines
Liahona February 2021

Ultimately, Valentine’s Day could be missing the point a bit with its focus on love during one specific day of the year when we all need to give and feel Christlike love every day.

Christlike Love: A Daily Need

That’s true for each of us, whether or not we’re in a romantic relationship. As children of God, we each need love like we need food and air.

If I’m having a rough day, a kind word from a friend can make all the difference. That’s another example of Christlike love. So is a stranger smiling and saying hello.

If I know somebody is sick and I bring them a hot bowl of their favorite soup, that’s me trying to be a little more Christlike. It’s me trying to share Christlike love.

And that’s always in season.

True Love This Valentine’s Day
By David Dickson, Church Magazines
Liahona February 2021

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