Brightness of Hope

Missions transform lives forever, rooted in a love for the Savior that must burn deeply within each missionary, as exemplified by a personal journey from ignorance to profound change over two years. This era of missionary work, marked by Preach My Gospel , shifts the focus to converting the missionary first - through heartfelt study, thoughtful planning, and teaching with power - to then reach inv...

The very highest and Christlike ideals within us—along with every worthy hope and dream we hold most dear—are well worth clinging to and standing up for, even despite the ridicule and biting scorn of a very nay-saying world. By: Michael A. Dunn Date: March 4, 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Much like faith precedes the miracle, much like baptism by water comes before the baptism by fire…so being quick to observe is a prerequisite to and a preparation for the gift of discernment. By: David A. Bednar Date: May 10, 2005 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Life’s joys and struggles are divine stewardships, opportunities to grow closer to God and serve others. Sharing these unique experiences builds a resilient, empathetic Zion - a community strengthened by faith and mutual support. By: Ganel-Lyn Condie Date: Feburary 2, 2022 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Logan Institute of Religion

For those of us with traumatic backgrounds, He helps reassure us that He has truly always been there in our journey. By: Ryan Butters Date: December 9, 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University - Idaho

The gospel teaches us to say "yes" to good friends, "no" to drugs and alcohol, "no" to pornography, "no" to immorality, "yes" to repenting, coming to Christ, and enjoying a life of peace and happiness. It really is a "no-brainer"! By: John Bytheway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

Every individual counts in this unprecedented era of Church growth, where one person’s quiet courage - echoed by figures like Abinadi or Alma - can ripple outward, building the kingdom through simple faith and service. The call is clear: stand firm, share testimonies, and live covenants boldly, knowing God works through each effort to answer prayers and bless others. By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: A...

Once looking at all the evidence and criticisms of the Book of Mormon only one answer makes sense - the story Joseph Smith told, that it's divinely inspired and the word of God. And as time marches on, it’ll become even clearer the truth of the Book of Mormon. By: Tad R. Callister Date: September 3, 2023 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠the original content. © Ensign College

Does gratitude spare us from sorrow, sadness, grief and pain? No, but it does soothe our feelings. It provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life. By: Mary Ellen Edmunds Date: June 2023 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Trials come in three forms: trials we bring upon ourselves, trials that are part of our mortal existence, and trials through which God is shaping and directing our lives. Often we can't see the Lord's hand in our lives until long after the trials have passed. By: Hank Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

Fear stalls you, with Screwtape nudging you from eternity. At Utah State in ’73, a short cheerleader, I was prodded to an Alaskan mission, facing anti-Mormon fire and finding truth. Life flipped - lost elections, a 28-credit, gas-leaky newlywed dash into teaching - showing God’s plan beats fear. By: Curtis Jacobs Date: October 11, 2020 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Logan Institut...

A plan in which supposedly everything would go right so nobody would be lost was  already proposed and rejected. The plan of salvation, on the other hand, allows for opposition in all things: sadness and sweetness, wrongdoing  and repentance, trial and testimony. By: Dallan R. Moody Date: March 6, 2012 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

At some time in our lives, many of us wonder if we are really good at anything, but recognize the wonder and power in each of us! While we may see our weakness and failings, God always sees our potential. God puts things in our lives that help prepare us for future challenges. By: S. Michael Wilcox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

Whatever shame Satan is putting in your heart, remember that Jesus has conquered it... So go to the temple - or if you have the gift of the holy garment, put it on - and let Satan know your heart is taken. By: Shima Baughman Date: October 1, 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith and hope and charity. Can we say, like those ordained of old, that we speak as if with the tongue of angels? By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: April 1, 2007 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

I'll never do it again, we say - and then we do it. Most of us realize that perfection is a long-term process, but when we make some of the same mistakes over and over again, it's easy to lose hope. The Lord's Atonement will be available as long as the perfecting process takes if we keep trying. By: Brad Wilcox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

As you and I come to understand and employ the enabling power of the Atonement in our personal lives, we will pray and seek for strength to change our circumstances rather than praying for our circumstances to be changed. By: David A. Bednar Date: October 23, 2001 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

The words of covenant mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, leaders, teachers, and friends have unusual power to mold lives, touch hearts, and build faith. We have the ability to lift, strengthen, fortify, encourage, and testify in a way that changes lives. By: Sheri Dew Date: May 25, 2023 ⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

God doesn’t need logic. What He needs are sons and daughters who have the faith to act on His promptings. Stop doubting yourself and your faith - act on what you have received! By: Loren Dalton Date: July 13, 2019 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠the original content. © Ensign College

We can notice how false these comparisons most often are…That is worth noting, worth confronting, and worth ­constantly reminding ourselves. By: J.B. Haws Date: May 7, 2019 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

There is importance to "breaking up" with the things of the world that keep us from getting closer to the Savior. For some people these things may be TV shows or other media that offends the Spirit. For others it may be an unhealthy relationship or obsessive comparisons and competitions. We need to all "lay aside the things of this world, and seek for those of a better." By: Hank Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

When we are faced with temptation, it would be wise to follow the Savior’s example by dismissing Satan without any further argument or discussion - immediately and swiftly. By: Lynn G. Robbins Date: September 17, 2013 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Everything that is good is inspired of God, so you focus on being good - and quit worrying about it. By: David A. Bednar Date: 2009 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Missionary Training Center

In a cramped New York apartment, a young woman named Al sets out on a mission to prove the missionaries wrong, determined to show that faith is just a mental comfort. Rejected by friends, abandoned by family, and attacked for her newfound faith, Al finds strength in a single book - the Book of Mormon - and the promise that the unexpected bring good things. By: Al Fox Carraway Date: February 13, 20...

Holiness is a daily practice - one that requires persistence, humility, and a desire to align oneself with God's will. Holiness is not situational but a way of life, accessible to everyone, regardless of circumstances. By practicing virtue and continually striving for spiritual harmony, we can attain the happiness and fulfillment that God promises. By: Don Staheli Date: January 24, 2017 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View...