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

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “All Who Have Endured Valiantly,” David A. Bednar teaches that enduring to the end is much more than simply surviving life’s challenges. Through the Savior’s grace, it is the lifelong process of becoming a new creature in Christ. [Read more…] about All Who Have Endured Valiantly

In her April 2026 General Conference address, Sister Kristin M. Yee teaches that ministering is not simply something disciples of Jesus Christ do—it is part of who they are becoming. Through the Savior’s Atonement and our sacred covenants, we are invited to participate in God’s work of loving and caring for His children one by one. [Read more…] about Ministering— “That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”

In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Thierry K. Mutombo taught that every covenant God invites us to make is motivated by His perfect love. Rather than imposing unnecessary rules, Heavenly Father gives commandments and covenants because He desires something infinitely greater for His children: an eternity of joy in His presence. Through his own experiences of profound grief, Elder Mutombo testifies that covenant discipleship anchors us to Jesus Christ, whose power makes that eternal promise possible.

Some people see religion as a collection of restrictions that prevent people from living freely or finding happiness. Elder Mutombo offers a very different perspective. God’s commandments are not barriers to joy—they are the path that leads to it. [Read more…] about The Joy of a Covenant Relationship with God