"We Have Entered into a Covenant with Him"

by Lyndie Jackson

Come, Follow Me

After Alma taught the people near the Waters of Mormon, they wanted so badly to enter into a covenant relationship with God that “they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts” (Mosiah 18:11). They knew that making covenants would lead to their eternal happiness and exaltation if they were faithful. 

“A Light . . . That Can Never Be Darkened”

by Scott Hansen

Come, Follow Me

The Book of Mormon prophet Abinadi had a tough audience. Because of their wicked and self-righteous ideologies, the priests of King Noah’s court had no intention of listening to his warnings and counsel. 

“In the Strength of the Lord”

by Kamryn Maughan

Come, Follow Me

Each of us faces trials that can feel overwhelming and at times too heavy to bear. But with the Lord’s strength, we can accomplish anything He needs us to. This week in Come, Follow Me, we learn that Zeniff and his people fought “in the strength of the Lord” (Mosiah 9:17). On the other hand, the Lamanites “knew nothing concerning the Lord” and “depended upon their own strength” (Mosiah 10:11).

Asking Big Questions: How Can I Find Jesus Christ in My Studies?

by Aubrey Barzee

Big Questions

While every page of scripture testifies of Jesus Christ, actually having a Christ-centered study can be hard at times. With so many  responsibilities competing for our time, we might just read a few verses without getting much personal meaning out of them and feel satisfied that we’ve checked off “read the scriptures” for our day. Sometimes we may even find ourselves getting so caught up in deeper history or unnecessary questions that we completely miss the mark. Studying can be simple—it should fill us with the Spirit and a desire to become more like our Savior.

Preserving a Prophet's Words

by Maddie Christensen

Volunteer Spotlights

“I know how important it is for all of us to be able to read the words of Latter-day prophets,” says Susannah Jensen, a volunteer for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation. “I loved the idea of being able to be a part of an organization that helped people do that.”

“A Mighty Change”

by Craig Lindquist

Come, Follow Me

“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). Those majestic words spoken by Jesus Christ have stood as a beacon on a hill for Saints of God ever since they were spoken. Christ was not speaking of a passive, vague kind of faith, but He spoke of having an actual knowledge burned into our souls of a living Father who loves His children infinitely and perfectly—and then living according to that knowledge forever.

How to Find Comfort through Our Trials

by Scott Hansen

Come, Follow Me

Emeritus General Authority Seventy Larry R. Lawrence once shared the story of a young college student who lost his brother, his job, and his girlfriend all in the same month. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, this student decided to recommit his life to living the gospel of Jesus Christ.

“He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will”

by Michelle Pack

Come, Follow Me

On April 22, 1860, Wilford Woodruff spoke in the Tabernacle. He began his discourse by saying, “I always feel much pleasure in addressing a congregation of Saints when I am inspired by the Holy Ghost, for then I can be of benefit to those who hear. . . .

Giving Time, Gaining Testimony

by Lyndie Jackson

Volunteer Spotlights

“It’s amazing the experiences Wilford Woodruff had and the Spirit I can feel just by reading his journals,” said Michelle Pack, a volunteer on the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. She continued, “I have enjoyed having that Spirit with me.”