by Bernell Taylor | May 18, 2025 | Divine Guidance, English, Faith
Vi Koster may be the most electrifying, energetic, fast-talking member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we’ve ever interviewed. But the fire of her testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as well as her way of expressing it are...
by Bernell Taylor | May 16, 2025 | Addiction, Depression/Suicide, Divine Guidance, Endure to the End, English, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Happiness/Joy
Amy was homeless, pregnant, living under an overpass, and a drug addict. “The whole nine yards,” as she puts it. But in spite of her poor choices, she felt Heavenly Father’s presence and help even in her darkest hours. Then Amy changed her mind. She...
by Bernell Taylor | May 16, 2025 | Death/Grief, Divine Guidance, English, Faith, Faith Crisis, Friendship, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Happiness/Joy, Marriage, Peace, Prayer
Even though John and Marie became disillusioned with their original church, they still felt a yearning for God and Christ in their lives. So they bounced from church to church, still not finding what they sought. But “from the very first time we stepped into...
by Bernell Taylor | May 14, 2025 | Divine Guidance, English, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope, Missionary Service, Service, Simplicity, Values
When Michael was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of eight, he was happy to join “the herd of God,” as he puts it. But as his testimony grew, he learned a very different viewpoint. “God knows us...
by Bernell Taylor | May 14, 2025 | English, Extended Family, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Marriage, Service
Little did Caroline dream as a 14-year-old that the guy looking at her as he drove by would become her husband, bring her into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, help her raise a family, and introduce her to the real reason she was born – to...
by Bernell Taylor | May 14, 2025 | Divine Guidance, English, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Happiness/Joy, Hope, Peace, Uncategorized
“Conversion to Faith in Jesus Christ takes place both in your heart and your mind,” says Marlene Bye. “I didn’t just dive in because of my heart. I dived in because of my mind and I did a lot of research.” Marlene is an accomplished...
by Bernell Taylor | May 14, 2025 | Atheist/Agnostic/Non-Christian, Chinese: Mandarin, Divine Guidance, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Happiness/Joy
ENGLISH Zhen was on top of his game. He was actively pursuing his career in international business and focusing on his own benefits and growth. Then why wasn’t he happy? After coming to Canada and embracing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Zhen...
by Bernell Taylor | May 5, 2025 | Depression/Suicide, Endure to the End, English, Faith, Gratitude, Happiness/Joy, Hope, Peace, Physical and Emotional Disabilities, Trials, Work
Ruth Ann has dealt with debilitating pain since early childhood, and it goes on in her senior years as well. She suffers from both physical and emotional challenges that are rare. How does she cope? Through her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
by Bernell Taylor | May 4, 2025 | Divine Guidance, English, Faith, Marriage, Missionary Service
Shelby and her husband Darcy had a decision to make. Now that they had started their family, what would they teach their children about God and Jesus Christ? Then they had a brilliant idea. Since their previous religions both had missionaries, they would invite them...