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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Eric had been happily married for sixty five years when his wife passed away. But his life wasn't over. After a period of grieving, he learned that their friend and church member Ruth had also become single. So, at their very senior age, they decided to get together...

Key to Happiness

Key to Happiness

ENGLISH Contrary to what the world suggests, the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ holds the keys to happiness and peace, even in our troubled and angry world. In spite of the challenges of life, Ana and William have discovered these keys and use them every day. The...

Pure Joy

Pure Joy

ENGLISH The missionaries challenged Silvia to read and pray about the Book of Mormon, which she did, and felt an overwhelming confirmation that the Church was true. But her father was not at all pleased. He threatened to punish her if she was baptized. But she knew...

Getting Better – Mejorando

Getting Better – Mejorando

ENGLISH Mejorando is Spanish for getting better, and that's what Danton has been doing for 255 days now. Today, he shares the story of his return to the faith of his youth, the faith his mother taught him. But today he knows for himself of the truth of the Gospel of...

Exactly Right

Exactly Right

ENGLISH Taking a leap of faith is one thing when you can see where you're going. But it is quite a different matter when that leap is taken in the dark, not knowing when or how it will end. Such was the case when Priscila and Jardell were preparing to immigrate to...

Growing into Faith

Growing into Faith

ENGLISH Just because you are born into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not mean you will always embrace its teachings. Every person must learn for themselves whether this Church is actually true. That was the case for Bruce, who stepped away from...