Every Day Follower of Jesus Christ

Jeffrey R. Holland , in his message  “Lean into the Wind,”  taught that sometimes the winds in our lives feel strong and uncomfortable. But instead of running away from those winds, we can  lean into them . When we lean into the wind, we move forward. Sometimes those winds are: Hard experiences Challenges Questions Growth Responsibility But those winds can move us toward faith, strength, and purpo...

No one showed us the power of prayer more clearly than  Jesus Christ . He prayed: • In the wilderness • On the mountain • Before choosing His apostles • Before performing miracles • And in the Garden of Gethsemane If the Son of God prayed often, how much more do we need prayer in our lives? Prayer was His strength. It can become ours too.

If those who serve in high office must be warned not to engage in insider trading, what does that say about the moral soil of our time? Honor once required no legislation. It was expected. When common sense is mocked, when biological reality is dismissed, when confusion is celebrated as progress— Can we truly believe that such sowing will produce stability? God does not make mistakes. He is not co...

“To bless means to wish, unconditionally and from the deepest chamber of your heart, unrestricted good for others and for events. To bless is to acknowledge the omnipresent beauty hidden from material eyes. It is impossible to bless and judge at the same time.” - Pierre Pradervand What a thought—that every time we bless, we silence judgment, and awaken love.

imagine if every hour became more sacred — every conversation, every sunrise, every chance to forgive or to serve. Let us step into our days remembering: The sacred is all around us - in the beauty of creation and the wonderment of humanity.

If justice could be ignored, God would cease to be God. Justice is part of His perfection. Justice means God does not change the rules midstream. Justice means He does not act on whim. Justice means the moral universe is stable — and that stability makes faith possible. Elder Neal A. Maxwell once taught, “God loves us too much to indulge our every whim.” Love and justice are not opposites. They wo...

...He spit into the dirt and stirred a small mixture of clay. He then applied this to the eyes of the man, instructing him to wash in the pool of Siloam. All this the sightless man obediently did and “came [forth] seeing,” the scripture says. How important evidence is, as opposed to wishes or argument or even malice in opposition to the truth. Remember, “We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinth...

...the shepherds said one to another, Let us go now event unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us. And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manager. And when they had seen it , they made know abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child... [Luke 2: 15-17]

As we prepare to honor that holy night over two millennia ago,  let us come and adore Him . Pause. Reflect. Consider what Jesus Christ has done for each one of us—according to the will of His Father. As   Jeffrey R. Holland, an apostle of Jesus Christ,  taught: “He who was the Great Jehovah condescended to come to earth… to suffer, to bleed, and to die for all mankind.” Let us never forget— Jesus...

Joshua asked the people of his day a question that still reaches us now: “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). That question remains. What will  you  choose? As individuals. As families. As a nation. Will we choose Christ—or the false gods that led people astray then and still do today? Note the music included w...

It is a question we ask every year—sometimes quietly, sometimes urgently—especially when the world feels noisy, rushed, or distracted. Christmas is more than a date on a calendar. It is more than lights, gifts, or traditions.

Take heart, be filled with faith, and remember the Lord has said He “would fight [ our ] battles, [our] children’s battles, and [the battles of our] children’s children.” And what do we do to merit such a defense?

“True happiness comes only by making others happy. The spirit of Christmas makes our hearts glow in brotherly love and friendship and prompts us to kind deeds of service. It is the spirit of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Joseph stands in the Christmas story as one of the most remarkable yet least celebrated figures in all of scripture. He speaks no recorded words in the Bible, yet his actions speak with enduring power. He is the man God trusted to protect Mary, nurture Jesus, and quietly fulfill divine assignments that would change the world. Join in remembering Joseph this Christmas season.

On a quiet night in Bethlehem, the world changed in a way few expected. No palace. No throne. No velvet cradle. Just a newborn child in a manger—hay for bedding and starlight for decoration.  

“Mortal mathematics is forever mistaking who and what counts,” Elder Maxwell reminded us. The arithmetic of appreciation is not practiced nearly as much as the multiplication tables. Gratitude recalibrates our spiritual math. It helps us count what heaven counts: compassion, obedience, repentance, and love.

Paul taught that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace” (Gal. 5:22). Love turns ordinary minutes into ministry. Grace reminds us we are forgiven and growing. Gratitude refines our vision (Tracy Browning).

President Dallin H. Oaks in “Good, Better, Best” teaches that wise disciples choose the uses of time that lead to the greatest spiritual growth. “We have to forgo some good things in order to choose others that are better or best.” Choosing to be grateful for every 2% we have, brings happiness to our lives and perspective.

When were you given a new 24 hours of time by God? Even the breath we take is a gift from God. So is our free and priceless time. How is your grateful heart influencing your use of those 24 hours?

Cicero once taught that gratitude is 'not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.' Gratitude shapes people into happier, more peaceful individuals. Where gratitude abounds, joy flourishes. Where it is absent, sadness, resentment, and futility often take root. Note: Thoughts include those of Joseph Wirthlin, Cicero, Gordon B. Hinckley, Joseph S. Smith and my own. Mus...

“To the Lord Jesus, who bought us with a great price, we owe an undying debt of gratitude.” — Marion G. Romney Gratitude to Christ is expressed not simply through words but through devoted action. A grateful disciple becomes a servant, a peacemaker, a giver of kindness and i s a reflection of the Prince of Peace.

Leadership shifts remind us that accountability is part of citizenship. We live in a nation where power is not eternal—and that’s a gift. Before labels, we are children of God. Gratitude helps us remember our shared identity and not just our political divides. Our hope is bigger than any election. Governments change; God’s promises stand. We thank God that we can cast our vote and be active in cha...

The path of discipleship always passes through Gethsemane. But joy will come. Angels will minister and light will dawn again. - Jeffrey R. Holland

In Japan, the ancient art of Kintsugi teaches us that when pottery break, it is repaired with gold, the crack are not hidden, they are honored. The repaired vessel becomes more valuable than the original. In the same way, God fills the cracks in our lives with divine gold - His mercy, His forgiveness, His grace, His love, His power. He sees your infinite value no matter how many cracks or breaks t...

This is a mini-series on the Desperation of Leadership over the next few days: Loretta King said, 'Leadership is born out of the need to stand up for what’s right, even when the ground beneath you trembles.' We are called to run the final stretch—faithful, fearless, and full of light. Will you run the race for which you were sent to earth to run?