Developing Faith

What is faith, and can it really change the course of a person’s life?

Faith has inspired ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Explore stories, teachings, and experiences that examine what faith is, how it grows, and why it continues to matter.

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I Swear This to Be True

VIDEO 6:15

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” as his AA sponsor suggested, and found God.

My Infallible Conviction

VIDEO 6:21 / English

Migrating from one religion to another often leaves skid marks on the soul. It was no different for Gabriel while living in India. But once that testimony was anchored, it became infallible. 

Plant the Seed of Faith

VIDEO 8:12 / Mandarin Chinese

Eight years before Feifei Chen joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a seed was planted in her heart back in China that she was unaware of. After leaving China for Canada, Chen was prepared to receive the Gospel and join the Church.

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I Believe It with All My Heart

VIDEO 6:54 / English

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.

Sri Lanka Pioneers

VIDEO 5:42 / Sinhala

In Sri Lanka, Christianity ranks 4th in the nation behind Buddhism (70%), Hinduism (13%) and Islam (10%) with just 7% of the population claiming Christ as their Savior. So, for Saliya and Shamalie, the odds were stacked against them.

No Goats Required

VIDEO 13:00 / Ikwerre

In Nigeria, many churches ask their members for all kinds of contributions so the pastor or bishop can pray for them. But Mercy learned otherwise when she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“The only thing you need to pray is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Clinging to My Faith

Clinging to My Faith

ENGLISH Like many teens, Alex found himself making poor decisions and giving in to sins that made him feel lost and unclean. He made his escape from those things when he recommitted to do what he had been taught in his home. He attended Church, prayed, and studied the...

My Evergreen

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...

Eat the Delicious Fruit

Eat the Delicious Fruit

ENGLISH No one can dispute that we live in trying times. With all the confusion and anger, rumors of wars and diseases, one might be tempted to give up. But, as faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ranilo and Marilou are teaching their...

Plant the Seed of Faith

Plant the Seed of Faith

ENGLISH Eight years before Feifei Chen joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a seed was planted in her heart back in China that she was unaware of. Through her friend Joyce and her family, Chen saw the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in...

I Am Exactly Where I Need to Be

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...

Happiness Now and Forever

Happiness Now and Forever

ENGLISH It's very difficult to express the joy and happiness one feels when they find pure truth. For Jose and Lolita Catalan, they found it in different ways, but once found, they have been united in their faith for over half a century! And even through the trials...