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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Forever Satisfied

Forever Satisfied

“If you’ll get me out of this, and show me the true church, I’ll join it,” Bob told God after nearly drowning in the ocean. Then he went back to playing gigs at bars as a talented musician and forgot about it.

Dos Milagros – Two Miracles

Dos Milagros – Two Miracles

“These two miracles are the basis for my testimony,” Louis says, through tears of gratitude. And the joy and peace he and his wife have found are priceless.

I Know That God Provides

I Know That God Provides

Brenda grew up with a very faithful Dad who taught her to trust in God. She herself felt God speak to her at age nine, and has always asked for His divine intervention as she has gone through the great trials of life. Her experiences in an abusive relationship and...

Steady Saint

Steady Saint

In 1952 Beatrice gave the missionaries a hard time before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But once she and her husband joined, they were all-in. Today at nearly 96, Beatrice is alone, but fills her days serving in the Winnipeg Temple. She gets...

Like A Heat Lamp

Like A Heat Lamp

The world was Kevin's oyster once he turned 18. Now he could do anything he wanted, and he did most of them. But his attempt at religion as a child proved disappointing and he learned that alcohol wasn't the answer as an adult. Then he met missionaries from The Church...

Forever Changed

Forever Changed

ENGLISH Juho was born into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his native Finland. Although he was baptized at 8 years old, like everyone, he needed to gain his own testimony of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. He realized later that he knew all...