“For any of you who are struggling with challenges that don’t seem fair, don’t turn to the world for answers.
Please turn to the COVENANTS that bind you to Jesus Christ. He can comfort you in a way no one else can…
I hope that as each of us faces the commotion of these latter days, we will remember that Christ will take us where we are.
He will love us even when we do not reciprocate that love.
He will repair the breaches in our lives.
Christ will succor us in our infirmities.
I am so grateful for our Heavenly Father and for His Beloved Son, our Savior, and I encourage you to invite Them to bring peace to your life in these perilous times.”
Clark G. Gilbert
BYU Devotional
February 8, 2022
The faith and sacrifice of the pioneers are not merely part of our history. They are part of our heritage as a covenant people.
Today we honor those faithful Latter-day Saint pioneers who established homes, communities, and temples in the mountain West—including those who labored for 40 years to build the Salt Lake Temple. Their efforts were motivated by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and trust in His promises.
As we celebrate Pioneer Day, we express gratitude for all who have helped build the Lord's kingdom, both past and present. Their examples remind us that discipleship requires faith, sacrifice, and steadfastness in keeping sacred covenants.
A really fun Father’s Day gift for me. My 4-year-old was able to offer his first prayer in primary by signing it.
Every milestone hits my emotions like a ton of bricks. He was happy to be there, happy to share his prayer, and happy to be included.
Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene lakes, Salzburg, Austria has a quiet beauty that has long touched our hearts. Harriet and I felt a deep sense of gratitude as we returned to this remarkable place—a place filled with sacred memories.
I was serving in the Europe West Area Presidency when Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—who had once served as a young missionary in Salzburg in 1937—organized the Salzburg Austria Stake in 1997.
Now, nearly 30 years after that special occasion, I was blessed to dedicate the beautifully renovated Salzburg Stake Center. Moments like these remind us that the Lord is mindful of His children, wherever they may be.
We express heartfelt gratitude for the faithful members who are building up The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this land. Much of what has been accomplished is the result of quiet devotion—of disciples, both seen and unseen, who follow the Savior with humble, steadfast faith.
I pray that this chapel will always be a house of peace—where Jesus Christ is at the center, where His love is felt, and where all are joyfully invited to come unto Him.
Today, my counselors in the First Presidency and I were grateful for the opportunity to visit the Salt Lake Temple, which has been undergoing a significant renovation since 2020.
We look forward to welcoming people from throughout the world during the Salt Lake Temple Celebration and open house, to be held from April through October 2027.
Above all, we look forward to teaching about the sacred purposes of temples throughout the world. In the temple, faithful men and women receive divine instruction, sacred responsibilities, and spiritual power.
It is in the temple that eternal covenants are made that bind us and our families to our Heavenly Father and to one another for eternity.
A 24–week-old baby holds the thumb of a doctor post-birth.
Born weighing 600 grams, with 10 fingers and tiny toes.
This child isn’t “just a clump of cells,” but a human baby, valuable and worth fighting for.
"To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else." - David A Bednar (And Nothing Shall Offend Them, Oct. 2006)
For nearly six years, the Salt Lake Temple has been surrounded by scaffolding that supported the sacred structure as it was renovated. This week, the scaffolding has been removed, marking another milestone.
As the scaffolding comes down, consider the supports in our lives that steady and strengthen us: faith in God, family and the Savior's love.
From April through October 2027, whether in person or virtually, all are invited to experience the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, including the opportunity to tour the interior of this house of the Lord.
Learn more on Church Newsroom.
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Grandson sings “Hey Good Lookin’” to his grandma with dementia and suddenly, her eyes light up with joy and memories 😭😭
This will leave your hearts both smiling and in tears 🥹❤️
🔗: https://t.co/cE28uEnkBi
President @OaksDallinH, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, remembered President @HollandJeffreyR as a man of “unwavering devotion” with a “steadfast witness of the Savior.”See the post on President Oaks’ social media channels at the link above.
📷: The post on President Oaks’ social media channels
🔗: https://t.co/VGGy9kOv3g
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:15 a.m. MST, at age 85, from complications associated with kidney disease.
Known for his words and the way he expressed them, President Holland will be remembered for the love he shared in nations around the world, where he taught and testified of the reality of Jesus Christ. An educator by profession, he inspired generations with his general conference talks, devotional addresses, missionary messages and social media posts. In almost every corner of the globe, he declared that the “gospel of Jesus Christ is personally precious, everlastingly hopeful and eternally true.”
I love displaying nativities in our home at Christmastime—but it’s more than a tradition. Jesus Christ is real. He is the center of our home and worship. His gospel is the gospel of joy.
Merry Christmas to all!
Tonight, I brought the youth from our local LDS congregation to the BYU basketball game. Earlier in week, I asked Richie if he would come spend some time with us after the game tonight. He said yes, and he did. He shared how his mission impacted his life. And encouraged these boys to go on one someday. This is type of person he is. He’s a great basketball player yes (balled out tonight). But he’s an even better person. He’s a man of God and a great example to these youth. Thanks Richie.