The words of General Conference are designed to help us live the gospel of Jesus Christ with more clarity, hope, and joy. If you’re looking for some goals to set or moves to make after Conference, here are all the direct invitations we could find to help inspire you! “I invite you to choose a deeper relationship with God by making covenants with Him in the house of the Lord.” – Sister J. Anette Dennis | Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ “If you have the desire to deepen your relationship with your Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ by making sacred covenants in the house of the Lord, I invite yo ..read more

Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! It’s good to have a testimony, but we need to nourish it. Here are some ideas on how to do just that! Check back tomorrow for more inspiration. Scripture And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.—Ether 12:6 Quote I promise that as you more fully understand what a testimony is, and as you share it, you will overcome obstacles of uncertainty ..read more

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a “calling” refers to a formal invitation or assignment extended to a member to serve in a specific capacity within the Church. These callings are issued by local leaders, such as bishops or stake presidents, who receive inspiration and guidance in determining where members can best utilize their talents and fulfill their responsibilities. Many members believe there is no good reason to decline a calling. However, when take a closer look at gospel principles, as well as the nuances of our own lives, we can see circumstances emerge where it wo ..read more

Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! The adversary wants you to feel awful about yourself, but you are good enough for God! Check back tomorrow for more inspiration. Scripture Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.—1 John 3:1 Quote If you will really try and will not rationalize or rebel—repenting often and pleading for grace—you positively are going to be “good enough.”—J Devn Cornish Video Meme This Day in Church History 1836: Mary Duty Smith, the 93 year o ..read more

The public open house for the Layton Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins this week in Layton, Utah, on Friday, April 19, and extends through Saturday, June 1, 2024, excluding Sundays.   Media attended a news conference and toured the new house of the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. Those participating in the event included Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier, assistant, Utah Area Presidency; Elder Kevin R. Duncan, executive director, Temple Department; and Sister Amy R. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency. “In the templ ..read more

In a letter sent to church leaders on April 12, 2024, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change to temple recommend interview questions. The questions changed focus on the temple garment. The full letter reads: The Garment of the Holy Priesthood Dear Brothers and Sisters: The garment of the holy priesthood is a sacred symbol of Jesus Christ and is a reminder of our covenant relationship with Him and Heavenly Father. As endowed members keep the covenants they have made, including the sacred privilege to wear the garment, they will have greater ac ..read more

More than anything else, Enos wanted to connect with God. In this Book of Mormon FHE lesson, we learn about his mighty prayer and how we can hunger after God as Enos did. Our FHE lessons include three lesson plans for different ages, treat recipes, activity ideas, and more. Scripture Enos 1:4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Hymn S ..read more

The allegory of the olive trees, found in Jacob 5, features a vineyard, a servant, and a master. As the servant and the master labor to bring forth good fruit from the tame and wild olive trees, a set of branches is put in the nethermost region of the vineyard. When the tree brings forth good fruit, the servant is surprised. “How comest thou hither to plant this tree, or this branch of the tree?” he asks. “For behold, it was the poorest spot in all the land of thy vineyard.” The Lord of the vineyard replies, “Counsel me not; I knew that it was a poor spot of ground; wherefore, I said unto thee ..read more

Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! The temple is a sacred place where we make covenants with the Lord. It is important to prioritize temple worship in our lives. Check back tomorrow for more inspiration. Scripture Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.—Ezekiel 37:26 Quote The temple is literally the house of the Lord. I promise you as you come worthily and prayerfully to His holy house, you will be armed with His power, His ..read more

Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! We want to support you in your Come, Follow Me study. That’s why our daily dose each week is a recap of the major themes of each lesson. This week, learn about what it means to labor in the vineyard with the Lord.    Check back tomorrow for more inspiration. Scripture And it came to pass that the servants did go and labor with their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored also with them; and they did obey the commandments of the Lord of the vineyard in all things.—Jacob 5:72 Quote In the spirit of the Book of Mormon allegory of the ol ..read more