Brightness of Hope

While a strong spiritual foundation is important, simply accepting everything at face value can limit growth. True faith can coexist with unanswered questions, and critical thinking can even strengthen our faith. By: Bruce C. Hafen Date: January 24, 2017 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University - Hawaii

The Young Women values and the principles of the Scout Oath are good foundations for personal values in keeping with the Lords expectations. High standards and values carry people far in a righteous and rewarding life. By: John Bytheway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

The world is constantly telling us to live on the edge or to live dangerously. We are bombarded with images of excitement and freedom. But the same advertisements that try to lure us to the wild side of life never show the consequences of those decisions. By: Dennis Gaunt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

You simply must understand this, because you were born to lead by virtue of who you are, the covenants you have made, and the fact that you are here now in the 11th hour. By: Sheri Dew Date: December 9, 2003 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

May the contemplation of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem inspire us to be more like Him. May Christ’s mission and example cause our hearts to swell with divine love for God and deep compassion for our fellowmen. And may we ever scatter out our crumbs with greater generosity and unceasing love. By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf Date: December 3, 2017 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original...

We can in mortality seek to be blessed with and develop essential elements of a Christlike character. Indeed, it is possible for us as mortals to strive in righteousness to receive the spiritual gifts associated with the capacity to reach outward and appropriately respond to other people who are experiencing the very challenge or adversity that is most immediately and forcefully pressing upon us....

People can be a lot like chickens — especially in junior high and high school. In order to make themselves more “popular,” teens often break into little groups and pick on someone who doesn’t quite fit in. Life can be changed by the example of someone who didn’t follow the flock, but instead reached out to others to help them feel loved. By: Hank Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original...

Don’t lose your confidence. Don’t forget how you once felt. Don’t distrust the experience you had. That tenacity is what saved Moses when the adversary confronted him, and it is what will save you. By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: March 2, 1999 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all - eternal life - and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.” By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf Date: April 4, 2010 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Belonging isn't fitting in. You and I are works in progress. You have full permission to belong in this community of Christ - and I hope and expect that you are different than me. By: Ganel-Lyn Condie Date: September 8, 2021 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Pocatello Alameda Stake

If you’ve never asked the Lord how He feels about you, that is a great question to ask. Are you willing to engage in the spiritual wrestle? In an ongoing spiritual wrestle? By: Sheri Dew Date: May 17, 2016 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University - Idaho

Some say that motherhood is really... and it is! But, their is so much joy and happiness as well. Like anything worth doing, their is both joy and happiness on the way to growth By: Marjorie Hinckley Date: August 1999 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

It is estimated that the average household has the television on for more than seven and a half hours a day. What a colossal waste of time! Television programming has become more worldly, and the goals have television producers have also changed over time. We should 'stop watching other people live their dreams on television, and start living some of our own.' By: John Bytheway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠...

Testimony, faith, and endurance. I can promise you, you're going to ride the world's most exciting roller coaster you've ever been on! By: Troy Dunn Date: 2004 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Covenant Communications

We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families. By: Dallin H. Oaks Date: October 7, 2007 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Sometimes people ask 'why does it have to be so hard?' - I am convinced that missionary work is not easy because salvation is not a cheap experience. By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: June 20, 2000 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Missionary Training Center

Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe. By: Russell M. Nelson Date: April 4, 2021 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Sometimes, life doesn’t go exactly as planned. The fact is, in spite of our best efforts, real life can be tough and living the gospel can be difficult. Like Paul’s analogy of putting on the whole armor of God, armor isn’t designed for comfort. The armor of God is meant to protect us. By: Hank Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

If you desire it with all your heart, God will guide you through this mortal life, and He will wait with open arms to embrace you in the Resurrection. No matter our shortcomings, no matter our flaws, God can heal, inspire, and cleanse us. For He is the God of new beginnings. By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf Date: August 17, 2021 ⁠⁠ View⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

As an experienced seminary teacher and creator of multimedia projects for the Church Educational System, popular speaker Andy Horton knows the importance of helping youth stay clean. In Getting Past Imperfect, Brother Horton uses just the right amount of humor and enlightening experiences to teach teens to follow the Savior’s invitation to “Repent, … and come unto me . . . that ye may stand spotle...

We must be grounded on the rock of revelation, and although we may not know the answer to every question, we must know the answers to the primary questions. And if we do, the gates of hell shall not prevail against us and we will stand forever. By: Lawrence E. Corbridge Date: January 22, 2019 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Young members of the Church often ask, "How can I gain a testimony?" John Bytheway suggests that perhaps a better way to ask the question is, "How do I grow a testimony?" By: John Bytheway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

You are more valuable to this church than you can possibly imagine. I hope you feel that. I hope you feel that from your leaders. You are valuable no matter what choices you've made, no matter what you're doing. You are valuable, because you are. By: Hank Smith Date: April 18, 2021 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Spanish Fork West Stake

To all such of every generation, I call out, “Remember Lot’s wife.” Faith is for the future. Faith builds on the past but never longs to stay there. Faith trusts that God has great things in store for each of us and that Christ truly is the “high priest of good things to come.” By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: January 13, 2009 ⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Both good and bad "samples" exist in life and we need to discern between them, using scripture as a guide - they highlight the importance of making choices that lead to spiritual growth, cautioning against negative influences and encouraging repentance. As we do this, we can be positive examples for others and to seek help and forgiveness By: Troy Dunn Date: 2004 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original conte...