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Why We Bought The Farm

VIDEO 6:40 / English

You can’t see your nearest neighbor because their house is five miles away. If you need a gallon of milk, that’s 25 miles into town, and your church is nearly an hour away by automobile. So why would you choose to live on a farm in the middle of the vast prairie farmland of Saskatchewan Canada? Because the Lord sent you here to raise your family.

A Mother's Love

VIDEO 7:42 / English

The power of a mother’s love can transcend all boundaries.

Even through the tremendous trials of dealing with a rebellious drug-addicted teen, Janet relied upon inspiration from the Holy Spirit to guide her as she wrestled with decisions that would become life changing.

Follow the Leader

VIDEO 7:41 / English

That knowledge became priceless when his father passed away while Raymond was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His understanding of God’s plan—life’s purpose, the temporary nature of mortality, and the soul’s destiny beyond this world—brought him peace in his loss.

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Built on the Plan of Salvation

VIDEO 6:39 / English

One of the many reasons we get lost in the minutiae of this life is that we fail to see who we really are, each a child of a loving Heavenly Father, who provided a plan for our salvation and joy. Tex learned this at a very early age, and it became the foundation for his life.

Parental Example

VIDEO 7:07 / Tagalog

There is no shame in leaning on the testimonies of others as you work to build your own. That is often how faith begins. The strength of family shines brightest when the faith of goodly parents helps their children discover Jesus Christ for themselves.

It Started with Mother

VIDEO 6:56 / Spanish

All it takes is one tiny seed of faith to expand into a vast legacy for generations to come. Lourdes’ mother was that seed many decades ago, and today it has grown into a fruitful field.

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Trials Build Faith

Trials Build Faith

VIDEO 7:22 / English It's not the peaceful, trouble-free days that build faith, but quite the opposite. Through her trials, Hannah has discovered that challenging days can provide the nourishment needed to grow a strong and resilient faith.Trials Build Faith Guest:...

Faith to Marry!

Faith to Marry!

VIDEO 6:58 / English The days of the mail-order bride are long gone. Even traditional courtship has given way to casual, noncommittal relationships and an uncertain “someday.” But Kevin and Hannah chose a different path. Their secret? It’s really no secret at...

The Move That Changed Everything

The Move That Changed Everything

VIDEO 7:09 / Kiribati Arieta grew up on tiny Kanton Island in Kiribati, where only seven families lived. Life at home was difficult, especially because of her father. But everything began to change when the family moved to Christmas Island and was introduced to The...

Loving Autumn Faith

Loving Autumn Faith

VIDEO 10:56 / English April and Caz faced a life challenge few ever experience—the loss of their second daughter at birth. Although they were firm in their faith, they had to dig deep to find the courage to carry on. Through it all, April especially saw miracles that...

When to Stay Put!

When to Stay Put!

VIDEO 6:36 / English Leonard learned early in life to stay put—to hold fast to his values and never compromise his standards. He reflects on the principles that shaped his success as a parent, a member of the Church, and in his professional life. Staying put pays...

The Little Pioneer Lady

The Little Pioneer Lady

VIDEO 7:29 / English

Although RaNae was raised with very little religion in her home, she came from powerful pioneer stock. God and faith were in her bones. In this Faith Story, RaNae shares her love for her ancestors, her testimony of Jesus Christ, and offers a plea to her posterity to continue her legacy of faith.