Brightness of Hope

After becoming an overnight success on the hit TV show American Idol, Carmen has appeared on national programs such as David Letterman, Tyra Banks, MSNBC, Today, Access Hollywood, and even NBC's Fear Factor. But along with the spotlight came many temptations and worldly pressures associated with the entertainment business. Through it all, she has stuck to her goal of staying true to the Young Wome...

Circumstances only account for a small portion of happiness. Instead, intentional activities and social connections play a pivotal role. Surrounding oneself with positive, joyful individuals can profoundly impact one's happiness. By: Hank Smith Date: June 22, 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Utah County Single Adults

You've heard people say it; maybe you've even said it yourself: "The devil made me do it." But such an idea is inconsistent with gospel principles and is just one more way Satan tries to trick us into blaming others and not taking ownership of our actions. By: Anthony Sweat Date: 2007 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Deseret Book

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

We do mourn, but because of Jesus Christ we mourn differently than others. By: Hank Smith Date: April 7, 2017 ⁠⁠⁠View ⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Through grace, the divine enabling power of Jesus Christ, we have equal access to all of the blessings of heaven. By: Sheri Dew Date: May 1, 2014 ⁠⁠ View⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

Keep loving. Keep trying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep growing. Heaven is cheering you on today, tomorrow, and forever. By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: April 3, 2016 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Grace is not achieved somewhere down the road. It is received right here and right now. It is not a finishing touch; it is the Finisher’s touch. By: Brad Wilcox Date: July 12, 2011 ⁠⁠ View⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

May we take advantage of the many ­mentors who surround us this year, and may we be worthy mentors to those whom we serve. May we not just take direction but may we take direction well, without taking offense. By: Edward Eyestone Date: September 29, 2015 ⁠⁠⁠View ⁠⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

I testify that if you seek help and invite others into your life, then your life will be fuller, your success will be more meaningful, and you will find peace. By: Matthew O. Richardson Date: October 25, 2016 ⁠⁠View ⁠⁠ the original content. © Brigham Young University

May we ever be courageous and prepared to stand for what we believe. By: Thomas S. Monson Date: October 1, 2011 ⁠⁠View ⁠⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Being of good cheer is not just "having a positive attitude" - it is possible through keeping the commandments and faith! By: Hank Smith Date: October 23, 2015 ⁠⁠ View ⁠⁠ the original content. © Southern Virginia University

Your choices will determine where you will live throughout eternity, the kind of body with which you will be resurrected, and those with whom you will live forever. By: Russell M. Nelson Date: October 1, 2023 ⁠View ⁠ the original content. © Intellectual Reserve

Troubles we all have, but discouragement, to use Fitzgerald’s word, is not in the trouble, it is in us. By: Jeffery R. Holland Date: March 18, 1980 View the original content. © Brigham Young University