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The journey across the ocean for nearly a year was not easy for the Jaredites. The records tell us that “They were many times buried in the depths of the sea, because of the mountain waves which broke upon them" but also that "the wind did never cease to blow [them]...

With concerning world events swirling around us, many are looking for a refuge from the storms that are coming. The late President Boyd K. Packer answered these concerns when he taught: "We face the challenge of raising families in the world in darkening clouds of...

In a world full of commotion and darkness, we have every right to be concerned about protecting our children. But we also need to have faith. Faith in the light that Jesus Christ brings to our world and, importantly, to our families.Elder Robert D. Hales taught, "The...

Small and Simple Things Alma taught his sons wisdom that applies to us all: “… by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise. And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great and...

Confronting Korihor Can you imagine doing what Alma did? In this week’s lesson, he calls someone possessed and led by the devil, then curses them by taking away their voice. These don’t seem like strategies we can emulate when confronting false prophets today. It may...

Alma, an ancient prophet, felt very strong feelings of concern for his fellowmen when he said, “Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 17–22 Meet Abish: A Hidden Hero of Faith In a powerful story of quiet strength and decisive action, Abish, a Lamanite woman, secretly believed in the Lord for many years after a remarkable vision of her father. When she saw...

In the Book of Mormon, we read about Zeezrom, who was way beyond doubting—in fact, he “was a man who was expert in the devices of the devil” (Alma 11:21). It’s safe to say that he didn’t believe in Jesus as our Savior—he didn’t believe in God, period. His only goal...

📜 In Alma 9, we read about the prophet Alma calling the people to repentance. Their reaction? Anger and resistance. But despite their hostility, Alma stood firm and undeterred. He boldly reminded them that those who sin after receiving light are in a worse...

We all know that President Russel M. Nelson was a renowned heart surgeon before his call to be an apostle. Although he has given many talks that refer to the heart and having a “change of heart” (like we learn about in this week’s Come Follow Me in Alma 5:26), it...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 29-Alma 4 In a world filled with diverse voices and beliefs, as followers of Christ we have the opportunity to share testimonies to help others find Him. Just as Alma called upon the “voice of the people” in his day, today,...

How fast can a generation lose their faith? King Benjamin had taught the people and their parents had brought their children to “General Conference” to hear a prophet of God. Everything seemed to be going well for the church. But as they grew up, the children in the...

Life’s trials were never meant for solitary navigation. In a covenant belonging, Elder Gerrit Gong explains that we discover the strength of community, echoing the joyous welcome Mosiah extended to those who gathered to his land and people. Central to a covenant...