Simplicity

Could simplifying our lives help us discover what matters most?

Modern life often encourages us to do more, own more, and become more. Explore the freedom and peace that can come from choosing a simpler, more intentional life.

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I Was Uplifted Spiritually

VIDEO 3:59 / Shona

“At first it was difficult for me to cope. Going to work, going home, back to work.” Then he met missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he found a new Church family to help him. 

Finding True Joy

VIDEO 5:50 / English

Over the years, Rocky progressed from mere happiness to finding true joy, which he says he experiences every day. His invitation to others is to “Seek this joy of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ for yourself, and you will find it.”

The Gift of Life

VIDEO 5:33 / Swahili

The most grateful people are often those who seem to have the least. That’s because they recognize how precious the simplest blessings really are.

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Join Me in the Right Church

VIDEO 6:32 / Swahili

Now he speaks to his brothers and sisters in Tanzania and across Africa:
“Come and join this Church. It is the true Church where you can find real happiness and peace.”

Thanks to the Church, I Know My Purpose

VIDEO 5:53 / English

“That was the best decision I ever made in my life,” she says. “It just made sense, and it gave me a purpose. I know who I am.”

“I encourage you all, every one, to at least look into it. I can’t say anything else except that.”

Be Strong and of a Good Courage

VIDEO 6:36 / English

Once missionaries introduced her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigit’s faith grew and strengthened to enable her to endure the great challenges of life with a remarkably positive outlook.

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