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My Infallible Conviction
Migrating from one religion to another often leaves skid marks on the soul. It was no different for Gabriel and his brothers while living in India. It took some time before Gabriel learned deep in his soul that his decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Jesus Set Me Free
At fourteen, Kyle left the restricting religion of his childhood to live as he chose, thinking he would feel more free. But after acquiring some unhealthy addictions, he married and started his family. That’s when Kyle’s early roots began calling him to return to...
Thanks to the Church, I Know My Purpose
Bev first met members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while a high school exchange student, which piqued her interest. So, when she returned home, she reached out to the missionaries to learn more. "That was the best decision I ever made in my...
It Started With A Cookie
When Danica asked two dudes for a bite of their cookie as she walked across campus, she had no idea that that interchange would lead her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As she learned more from the Sister Missionaries, Danica was given a very...
It Was Payback Time
During a very risky pregnancy, Luann poured out her soul to God, promising that she would do anything he asked if He would spare her unborn daughter. Her little girl was born perfectly and she thanked Heavenly Father for His blessing. Two years later, missionaries...
It Was Everything I Was Looking For
Delali was advancing her education in New York when she learned that her parents had joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nigeria. Having bounced from church to church, she had no interest until she returned home for a visit and found two very...
Come and Taste the Sweet, Sweet Fruit
Elizabeth discovered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after coming to Canada to help her family progress. There have been times she has wondered why she left family in the Philippines, but now she understands it is because of the sweet, sweet fruit of...
Where Was My Dad’s Soul?
Although Marianne bounced from church to church, she had faith in God. But that faith turned into a faith crisis when her dad was diagnosed, then died from cancer. She wondered where his soul had gone since he wasn't "saved" according to her Protestant beliefs. Later,...
Developing Compassion Through Suffering
For his whole long life, Raymond has suffered from mental and emotional difficulties. "When you look at people from the outside, you see them as what you want to see," he explains. "But inside, they may be in terrible, terrible turmoil." Through it all, Raymond has...
Facing Life Challenges Together
ENGLISH The Gospel of Jesus Christ can come to the rescue just at the right time, and Martin and Jody felt Divine intervention to prepare them for the cancer that would bring their greatest life challenge. "Obviously, Heavenly Father knew what trial I was coming up...
I Didn’t Understand Him, But God Understood Me
Wayne knew God was real, but how could He allow his dad to die, then his grandfather? What kind of God was He? Then, through a series of miraculous interventions by some very good people, Wayne began to understand God. After joining The Church of Jesus Christ of...
The Power of Opening Your Mouth
Herb Northcott asked a fellow student what she thought God must look like, and for that, both he and the girl were kicked out of their high school library for talking. But Herb's boldness in sharing initiated a year-long quest for himself, the girl, and her best...
I Got That Feeling
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 delightful....
You Can Change You
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 left the streets...
It Felt Like Coming Home
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 this...
Anishinaabe – Original People
When the First Nations People of Canada come to understand the teachings and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they discover that their tribal traditions blend perfectly. Eric and Rolanda Wilson explain the amazing similarities between the...
We Are Not Just the Herd of God
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 individually," he...
Why I Was Born!
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 perform...
Fully Converted Heart & Mind
"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 actress who loves to share her...
Smiling Through the Pain
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...
The Dueling Missionaries
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...
The Good Life
To the Anishinaabe, it is called The Good Life, or The Way. It is how life was meant to be lived; in touch with the earth, the sky, the Creator and all living things. To members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is referred to as Living after the...
The Mind Flip
ENGLISH Clayton was plagued with physical and mental challenges so severe that he was "on his way out," as he puts it. His mind was so overcome he could not function. His body felt like that of a very old man. And then his brain went to such dark places that he was...
The Global Forever Family
ENGLISH While sitting in English class at the university, Manuel saw the prettiest girl he had ever seen enter the room. He leaned over to his friends and said, "I'll bet she will be my wife." And, although they laughed, Manuel and Adriana were soon dating. The fact...
I See With My Heart
"I could have sat in the corner and got upset that, why me?" Barbara says as she remembers the challenge of losing her sight. "But I didn't, because my prayers were slowly giving me the answers I needed to understand." When she found The Church of Jesus Christ of...
So You Think I Joined A Cult?
Even though he carefully investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for five long years before joining it, Mike was still accused of being brainwashed and joining a cult. And he's not alone. Many members of the Church face the same ridicule. But...
It Has to be God
Buying a wife in Nigeria (called Bride Price) is a very expensive proposition, at least for everyone but Ovie. When he and Precious agreed to marry, they fasted and prayed for Divine help, and got it. "It was easy," Ovie says. "It is a miracle. It has to be God."...
Both Jew and Gentile
Michael and Judy came to their new Faith from two very different directions, one a Jew and the other a Protestant. But their faith became one when they embraced The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint. Both say the gospel felt familiar, like they already knew...
Five Miracles
Doug and Val didn't know it, but their life was about to get changed dramatically by five rapid miracles. Engaged to be married, life had gotten boring for the young couple. The parties and social scene had gone flat. So, when Doug asked God for help one evening, the...
Aggressive Proselyting
Charles had a huge problem with no apparent solution. As a newly called Bishop, he and his two counselors were in their first meeting to discuss how to help the Church grow in Aba, Nigeria. The challenge came from decades of misinformation and superstition throughout...
The Ring
One of the greatest challenges of life is when your spouse loses their cognitive abilities as they age. To see them slip away from reality is heartbreaking and challenging at many levels. When Angela's husband of 63 years was diagnosed with both Alzheimers and...
The Road from Nowhere to Somewhere
Life is a journey, with twists and turns, stunning vistas and monotonous sameness, and where it takes us depends largely on who we really are and what we desire most. Gord Holmes recounts his life journey to illustrate how he has grown and become an entirely different...
I Needed Doctrine
The church where Audrey was raised taught her about God and Jesus Christ, and she felt them close to her. But she had a problem. Her church did not encourage owning a Bible, and her family never practiced religion at home. "I needed more," she says. "I needed...
Be Strong and of a Good Courage
With faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, one can survive anything, including heartbreaking infertility and devastating cancer. Ask Brigit Holmes if you doubt. Once missionaries introduced her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigit's faith grew...
I Believe It With All My Heart
Jeffrey grew up without religion, thinking that truth was something subjective, based on culture and changing trends. But after experiencing the consequences of his bad choices, he began to think differently, and wonder if he should get religion. So he responded to an...
This is One Courageous Soul
Carole was crowned Miss Standing Rock to represent her tribe in North Dakota. That was before the horrible medical accident that left her paralyzed and speechless with no hope of recovery. The road through this life changing crisis led her to drugs and alcohol to...
And I Never Looked Back
An angel or a voice out of heaven is not required for true conversion. For many, like Bruce Palmer, testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came drop by drop, little by little. But, once that conversion took place, Bruce never looked back. His...
We’re All-In
The Durgan family is all-in as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but it wasn't always so. After being distant from the Church for some years, Byron found he could no longer connect with God in a meaningful way. So he prayed earnestly for...
Spiritual Foundations
"Having a relationship centered on Jesus Christ and the Gospel is so beautiful," Julie says as she holds hands with her soulmate Kieran, "and I'm so sad for all the people that are missing out on that." Building a relationship that starts with a testimony of Jesus...
Christ’s Infinite Atonement Is Enough
"Once you open the door of sin even a little bit, that door will swing pretty wide, pretty fast," says Andrew Palmer, Bishop of the Brandon ward in Manitoba Canada. And his counsel to anyone including himself is to go all-in with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why?...
My Evergreen
Losing a baby during or before birth is one of the most difficult experiences a parent can have, especially for the mother who carried it. Julie experienced this and it rocked her world, even bringing the faith crisis of her life. But, as a members of The Church of...
I Am Exactly Where I Need to Be
Having been raised without any belief in God or even a higher power, the odds were stacked against Darcy. But there was something inside her soul that yearned for more. She spent several years searching religions until she found The Church of Jesus Christ of...
This I Know!
At age 14, Gail heard God speak to her in answer to a simple prayer that changed her life forever.
Finding True Joy
Over the years, Rocky progressed from mere happiness to finding true joy, which he says he experiences every day. His invitation to others is to “Seek this joy of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ for yourself, and you will find it.”
He’s In My Corner
“I know the Church is true, and I know that Heavenly Father knows that I know it,” she says. “So who could deny it?”
Milestones of Faith
A man was stalking Colleen, an attractive woman on an early morning walk in a sculpture garden. But she had no clue until
The Guided Life
Because many were fleeing East Germany at the time, Ruth and Helga were running to jump on a train bound for the West as it crossed no man’s land.
The Atheist
“And I’m telling you right now, there is no God!”
I Swear This To Be True!
Bob was drunk again, or perhaps more accurately, still. Coming from a broken home along the Jersey shore, Bob had wrecked his life. But that began to change when he “reached to a higher power”
Like A Warm Fuzzy
“It’s like a warm fuzzy,” says Irene Carroll in her Scottish brogue as she tries to describe how the Holy Spirit feels.
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