Tag: Hope
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I Am Worthy of Mercy
In Christmas week 2025, the focus is on Christ’s mercy as Savior and Redeemer. Reflecting on Jonah’s story, Elder Holland emphasizes that God’s mercy is available to everyone, regardless of mistakes. The message encourages individuals to seek divine help through prayer, reminding them they are worthy of Christ’s infinite love and healing.
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Enduring Faith
In “Faithful to the End“, Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus asks, “Have you ever wondered how you can be faithful to God while living in a world of sin? Where do you get the strength to go forward and continue doing good? How do you experience true joy?” There have been times in my life when…
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Patience and Hope
“In your patience possess ye your souls” (Luke 21:19). One of the variations of “possess” in this scripture means “win mastery over”. I believe that through patience we can “[win mastery over our] souls” and with hope look forward to receiving help from our Savior. Patience and hope go hand-in-hand. In “After the Fourth Day“,…
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Obtaining True Forgiveness
In “Have I Truly Been Forgiven?“, Elder K. Brett Nattress states the “promise of complete and perfect forgiveness is made to everyone – in and through the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Obtaining true forgiveness, in my opinion, involves three phases: forgiveness from God, forgiveness of self, and forgiveness of others. Forgiveness From God The…
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How Do I Walk?
In “Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith“, President M. Russell Ballard discusses the legacy his ancestors left as they walked in faith. He discusses the hope that exists as we walk in faith. Reading his words, the question came to my mind “how do I walk?”. Footprints I believe that most of us are…
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Attributes of Discipleship
In “Legacy of Encouragement“, President Henry B. Eyring discusses the attributes of the two most important women in his life. His mother and his wife. Through those attributes of discipleship, both women created a legacy that encourages disciples of Christ to walk on the covenant path. In like manner, my mother left me a legacy…
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Having Hope During Trials
“Gratefully hope is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and hope can also be part of your life,” states Elder Anthony D. Perkins. His talk “Remember Thy Suffering Saints O Our God“, describes four principles of hope we can apply in our lives. 1. Suffering Is Not a Sign of God’s Displeasure Heavenly Father’s…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 