by Bernell Taylor | Oct 8, 2025 | Endure to the End, English, Family, Hope, Physical and Emotional Disabilities, Service
Some people seem to face more than their fair share of life’s hardest trials—and Lori is one of them. Lori has spent decades reaching out to those who struggle with serious physical and emotional challenges, including those in her own family and profession. Through...
by Bernell Taylor | Oct 4, 2025 | Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Faith, Hope
For Christine, the road to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was 17 years long. For her husband Marty, it was even longer. But once they were finally in, they’ve thrived. “When I first walked into the building, I had goosebumps,”...
by Bernell Taylor | Oct 4, 2025 | Death/Grief, Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Faith, Trials
Marty knew he was going to die long before he did. And he felt sure he would not stay dead for long. The series of events that transpired during and after his massive heart attack give us a rare glimpse into the other side of this mortal life. “I think now is...
by Bernell Taylor | Oct 3, 2025 | Endure to the End, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Spanish: Español, Trials
ENGLISH The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was new in Chile when Cecil was a boy. His family felt welcomed by the friendly members. Then they learned how this was not just a good church, but it offered the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ just as He had...
by Bernell Taylor | Oct 3, 2025 | Death/Grief, Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Happiness/Joy, Missionary Service
Raymond grew up in a family of faith, following the lead of his siblings and parents, but he came to know the truths of the Gospel for himself. That knowledge became priceless when his father passed away while Raymond was serving as a missionary for The Church of...
by Bernell Taylor | Oct 2, 2025 | Atheist/Agnostic/Non-Christian, Chinese: Mandarin, Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope, Missionary Service
ENGLISH In China, many grow up being taught there is no God, and faith is often hidden or suppressed. Yet even under such circumstances, young Caili discovered belief in God when her father became seriously ill. Together with her mother, she learned to pray and...
by Bernell Taylor | Sep 19, 2025 | Endure to the End, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Gratitude, Happiness/Joy, Simplicity, Swahili: Kiswahili
ENGLISH The most grateful people are often those who seem to have the least. That’s because they recognize how precious the simplest blessings really are. Miriam, born and raised in Uganda, learned early to treasure life’s greatest gifts—family, health, faith, and...
by Bernell Taylor | Sep 19, 2025 | Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Faith, Hope, Marriage, Peace
“You need to find out that you truly are a child of God,” Donna says through tears of gratitude. “Once you understand that, His power will give you strength for every trial you face.” Donna’s faith grew step by step—through prayer, study, and service in The Church....
by Bernell Taylor | Sep 17, 2025 | Death/Grief, Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Hope, Trials
Crystal’s younger brother passed away at age 35, breaking her heart. Just four months later, her father also passed away. The weight of those losses left her stunned and grieving for a long time. Yet in her sorrow, Crystal felt the gentle presence of the Savior. “He...
