From Ex-Mormon Social Media to Temple

" It felt like the spirit was like- 'You have been trying to do this by yourself for so long, and I've been here the whole time, whether or not you choose to utilize it, I'm here the whole time and I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere. We're gonna get through this together.' And I needed that so bad because I had no idea how bad it was going to get." And I needed that so bad because I had no idea how bad it was like about to get.

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Allie’s Story of Infertility

"When you're in those dark moments or dark places, it's hard to feel God, it's hard to find him in your story. Looking back on my whole story, I was expecting an answer of him removing this sickness from me, and it was more so Him showing up in my story. I believe in a God who works 24/7. I don't believe in coincidences. It's easier to look back and see His fingerprint, but ultimately He's there with you every step of the way, whether you see it or not."

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Doctrine and Covenants 71–75

Persecution may rage, mobs may combine, and armies may assemble—but nothing will stop the work from progressing. John looks at missionary work, returning home early and dealing with unexpected changes with a reminder of who is truly in charge of the work.

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An Interview with Jasmin Rappeleye

" I think studying a little bit about a hard topic can be more dangerous than studying a lot about a hard topic because there's so much more under the iceberg that can help contextualize what's going on. And so I would definitely say if you're struggling, don't be afraid of the hard questions, but just do it with an approach of faith, hope, and charity. Take a deep breath, make sure you take your time and are doing it in a mindset where you are prepared to tackle these in a rational, reasonable, and faith filled way. But probably more importantly, I ultimately don't think that study and rational thinking is what really keeps people in the church. It really is having a relationship with Jesus Christ. It's those spiritual moments that make us realize that this is true, that this is good, that this is something that is going to bring so much meaning and beauty into my life and this is gonna bring me closer to God than anything else."

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Doctrine and Covenants 67–70

We all want assurance, but the Lord reminds us that signs follow faith—not the other way around. What can we learn from those who demanded signs in scripture, and how do we cultivate faith first?

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Josh’s Story

" I remember the last thing that he landed on was talking about Jesus Christ, and I just remember thinking like, oh my gosh, like, what am I doing? How am I doing this by myself? How am I thinking I can possibly get through this crazy time in my life... How am I doing this alone? So I said, you know what, I'm going to read the Book of Mormon, everything revolves around this book, right? Let's see what it's actually about."

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Doctrine and Covenants 64–66

This phrase is often quoted, but what does it really mean to not be weary in well-doing? When burnout, discouragement, and fatigue creep in, how do we keep going? John looks at some of the most powerful language about the kingdom of God and what it means for us today.

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