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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I Can Sleep in Church
In spite of past mistakes, Bud has discovered a level of internal peace that allows him to even sleep in church, though as a leader in his congregation, he dares not do it. "I am evidence that repentance and forgiveness is a part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," he...
My Spirit is Not Disabled!
When Lori and Perry learned their baby girl would be born with Spina Bifida, their doctor urged them to end the pregnancy. But as faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they chose to trust God instead. When Sarah was born with the most...
Crossing the Abyss with Faith
Clayton knows the exhausting battle of anxiety and depression—an invisible illness that touches countless lives. In his honest and inspiring Faith Story, he shares two key things that helped him climb out of darkness. Though challenges remain, he continues to heal and...
I Felt Peace Come Over Me
Mary was tricked into learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She thought the missionaries were coming to explain what her new friend would be doing as a missionary. "Lo and behold, they started teaching me about the Gospel," she says with a...
Leaving the World Behind
VIDEO 5:53 Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms. But...
A Long Road Home
For Christine, the road to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was 17 years long. For her husband Marty, it was even longer. But once they were finally in, they've thrived. "When I first walked into the building, I had goosebumps," Christine recalls. "This...