Matt Austad

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

During my address this week at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., I shared that living together in peace requires goodwill among those who differ.

Knowing that we are all children of God gives us a divine vision of the worth of all others.

I pray to our Heavenly Father for His blessings upon us that we will all seek to be peacemakers.

[Peacemaking Saint @PeacemakingSt]

President Dallin H. Oaks’ (@OaksDallinH) remarks at the National Cathedral offer a message every American would benefit from listening to.

"As a practical basis for unity, all of us should accept the reality that we are fellow citizens who need each other. This requires all of us to obey some laws we dislike and to live peacefully with some persons whose values differ from our own. We should make every effort to understand the experiences and concerns of others, especially when they differ from our own. We should be especially careful not to seek total dominance for all of our own positions."

The prophet concluded by praying "that we will all seek to be peacemakers."

Watch his timely and profound message on the eve of Constitution Day in the United States:

[Matt Austad @datsuam]

@RonaldARasband I never forgot your talk about that experience prior to your current calling of assigning missionaries. Elder Eyring said, “sit a little closer.” I try to do that in all I do.

[D. Todd Christofferson @ChristoffDTodd]

Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are charged to be special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ.

I have pondered deeply the question of what it means to be a witness of His name. It is a wonderful privilege with a variety of meanings.

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

We all will experience illness, disappointment, temptation, and loss. These challenges can knock our self-confidence.

However, disciples of Jesus Christ have access to a different kind of confidence. When we make and keep covenants with God, we can have confidence that is born of the Spirit.

[Gary E. Stevenson @StevensonGaryE]

In the southernmost tip of South America stands the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a famous landmark found in the capital of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago—Ushuaia, Argentina. This city is often referred to as the “end of the world.”

I visited this place during my time in South America for the 100-year celebration of the preaching of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ on this continent.

[Quentin L. Cook @CookQuentinL]

One of the most foundational truths God has given us for our lives on earth is that He is our Heavenly Father. We are His spirit sons and daughters. He knows us personally and loves us perfectly.

The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that Heavenly Father, “the Great Parent of the universe,” looks upon all of His children “with a fatherly care and paternal regard.” When we inevitably face challenges and setbacks, we can find comfort in knowing we do not need to face life’s adversities alone.

Our Heavenly Father, “the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort,” will bless us, lift us, and strengthen us “in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4).

[D. Todd Christofferson @ChristoffDTodd]

It is only through Jesus Christ that the Father’s Plan of Happiness can be realized in the life of any person.

We all rely on access to the Savior’s atoning grace to forgive our sins and purify our souls, that is, to justify and sanctify us. We rely on Him for resurrection and immortality.

We teach what He has commanded us to do, but we also teach that beyond anything and everything we can do, we necessarily rely on the mercy and merits of Jesus to attain the level of personal holiness needed for us to enter into the presence of the Father and enjoy eternal life.

Artwork: “Where Are Thine Accusers,” by Albin Veselka.

[Dieter F. Uchtdorf @UchtdorfDF]

Sometimes we feel discouraged because we are not “more” of something—more spiritual, respected, intelligent, healthy, rich, friendly, or capable. We may not see ourselves as good enough. But our Heavenly Father sees us as His children and sees our potential of who we can become.

If you trust God and start to become the person God intended you to become, you will see God’s hand in your lives.

God will take you as you are at this very moment and help you become your true self, even greater than you ever thought possible. All you need is a willing heart, a desire to believe, and courage to trust the Lord, Jesus Christ.

[Henry B. Eyring @EyringHB]

Our mortal life is designed by a loving God to be a test and source of growth for each of us.

Since the beginning, the tests have not been easy. We face trials that come from having mortal bodies. All of us live in a world where Satan’s war against truth and against our personal happiness is becoming more intense. The world and your life can seem to you to be in increasing commotion.

My reassurance is this: the loving God who allowed these tests for you also designed a sure way to pass through them.

Heavenly Father so loved the world that He sent His Beloved Son to help us. His Son, Jesus Christ, gave His life for us. Jesus Christ bore in Gethsemane and on the cross the weight of all our sins.

He experienced all the sorrows, the pains, and the effects of our sins so that He could comfort and strengthen us through every test in life.

As this truth sinks deep into your heart, may your faith in Him increase, may you feel more hope and optimism, and may you feel the pure love of Christ for others and for yourself.

[Church News @the_churchnews]

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President @NelsonRussellM, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said in the April 2025 general conference: “The present hostility in public dialogue and on social media is alarming. Hateful words are deadly weapons. Contention prevents the Holy Ghost from being our constant companion.”

Church News has compiled more than 130 quotes from Church leaders, each living Apostle, all 17 Presidents of the Church from the Prophet Joseph Smith to President Nelson, and scriptures from the standard works.

Read more at https://t.co/B1pkIb5smK, found at the link above.

[Matt Austad @datsuam]

@melgibsonhq A A A A A A A!

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

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#GreaterLove

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

This Easter season, I invite you to remember that the Atonement of Jesus Christ does indeed include His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and His death on the cross at Calvary—but both of these great sacrifices would be incomplete without the crowning act of His glorious Resurrection.

It was at the Garden Tomb that the atoning work of Jesus Christ was fully realized and His victory over sin and death became truly complete. When we talk of the greater love of Jesus Christ for each of us, I testify that Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is the ultimate expression of that love. #GreaterLove

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

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

The prophets and teachings of the restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affirm that Jesus Christ came forth out of the grave and lives today as a resurrected Being. Similarly, because of Christ’s Atonement, all who have ever lived on this earth will also be resurrected, in order to live forever as resurrected beings (see 1 Corinthians 15:22; Alma 40:23).

As we look to this new year, let us start looking forward to Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most glorious of all messages to mankind.

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

Exactly 25 years ago, on January 1, 2000, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles published “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.” This is the original document: https://t.co/hD3DzqJfQp. I am one of four living Apostles who signed my name to this landmark document, along with Presidents Dallin H. Oaks, Henry B. Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland.

Over the last quarter century this testimony has been read, studied, and even memorized by countless disciples of Jesus Christ. My study of this testimony increases my desire, every day, to be more like Him.

As I celebrate my 101st New Year’s Day, I continue to love the opportunity it provides for fresh starts, new perspectives, and new and renewed resolutions.

May I extend an invitation to you as you consider what your resolutions will be this year? I invite you to come to the temple as often as your circumstances allow.

In the house of the Lord, we focus on Jesus Christ. We learn of Him and His gospel. We make covenants that bind us to Him and to our Heavenly Father. Through these temple experiences and others, we are strengthened to achieve our New Year’s resolutions.

My dear friends, may this new year be filled with the light, love, joy, and power of our Savior and Redeemer, who is the Living Christ.

[Neil L. Andersen @AndersenNeilL]

The house of the Lord—holy temples of light—enrich our minds and spirits and bless us with God’s light.

Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). This light that burns within each of us comes from God and is part of our divine nature.

[Jeffrey R. Holland @HollandJeffreyR]

Today I share with you a very brief verse that has terrific doctrinal and personal significance for me. It’s from section 124 of the Doctrine and Covenants.

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities. His infinite Atonement is for you! #GeneralConference

[Dieter F. Uchtdorf @UchtdorfDF]

Faith endures the trials and the uncertainties of life because it is firmly rooted in Christ and His doctrine. Jesus Christ is the one undeviating, perfectly reliable object of our trust.