In his October 2026 General Conference address, Elder David A. Bednar taught that sacred covenants are essential spiritual credentials on our journey back to Heavenly Father. Through ordinances, covenant faithfulness, and the ratifying power of the Holy Spirit of Promise, disciples of Jesus Christ can receive the eternal blessings God has promised. [Read more…] about Sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise
In his October 2026 General Conference address, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that the challenges immediately before us can sometimes obscure the miracles behind us and the promises ahead. Through the memorable story of a heart transplant patient frustrated by cold oatmeal, he illustrated how easily our attention can shift from extraordinary blessings to ordinary disappointments. [Read more…] about How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?
In her October 2026 General Conference address, “The Sculpting of Our Souls,” Sister Tamara W. Runia taught that life’s most difficult experiences do not mean God has forgotten us. Rather, through Jesus Christ, even our deepest sorrows can become part of the process of becoming more like our Heavenly Father.
Drawing from the heartbreaking loss of her son, Sister Runia addressed a question that has troubled believers for generations: If God is loving and all-powerful, why does He allow His children to suffer? [Read more…] about The Sculpting of Our Souls
In his October 2026 General Conference address, “A Higher and Holier Fast,” Elder Ulisses Soares invited Latter-day Saints to look beyond the outward observance of fasting and consider its deeper spiritual purpose.
Drawing upon Isaiah 58 and the Savior’s example, Elder Soares taught that fasting is more than abstaining from food or petitioning Heavenly Father for specific blessings. It is a sacred opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him, align our desires with His will, and become more attentive to the needs of His children. [Read more…] about A Higher and Holier Fast
In his October 2026 General Conference address, “Jesus Lives to Lift,” Elder Patrick Kearon used his experiences learning to fly gliders to teach a powerful truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ. Just as a glider depends on invisible currents of rising air to climb, we depend on the Savior’s grace to lift us spiritually. We cannot create that lifting power ourselves, but we can learn to recognize it, turn toward it, and remain within its influence. [Read more…] about Jesus Lives to Lift
In his April 2026 General Conference address, President Henry B. Eyring taught that prayer is more than something we turn to when life falls apart. Continual prayer creates a relationship with Heavenly Father that brings peace and spiritual strength through every circumstance of life.
President Eyring pointed to the sons of Mosiah, whose spiritual strength was developed long before their moments of greatest need: [Read more…] about Prayers for Peace
In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Eduardo F. Ortega taught that becoming a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ requires more than inheriting the faith and traditions of those who came before us. Faithful parents, grandparents, and generations of disciples can point us toward Christ; but eventually, each of us must choose to follow Him for ourselves. [Read more…] about Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith
In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Ulisses Soares taught that Jesus Christ is not simply one helpful voice among many. He is the True Vine—the essential source of spiritual nourishment, strength, truth, and redemption. As branches depend upon a vine for life, disciples depend upon Christ to grow spiritually and bring forth good fruit. [Read more…] about Jesus Christ—the True Vine
In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that modern life can leave us overwhelmed by competing concerns. Like his little dog Lady trying unsuccessfully to retrieve two balls at once, we may find ourselves running back and forth between questions, problems, responsibilities, and uncertainties until we become confused and discouraged.
Elder Renlund does not suggest that our concerns are imaginary or unimportant. Instead, he teaches us to put them into eternal perspective: [Read more…] about Because of Jesus Christ
In his April 2026 General Conference address, “The Character of Christ,” President D. Todd Christofferson teaches that becoming like the Savior involves more than simply imitating His outward actions. True Christlike character grows from the thoughts, desires, and intents of a heart that is being changed through Jesus Christ.
The gospel therefore asks a deeper question than simply, “What should I do?” It asks, “What kind of person am I becoming?” [Read more…] about The Character of Christ
