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The Joy of Faith & Hope
ENGLISH As a new immigrant to Canada, Clara felt vulnerable and very alone. She began attending the Catholic Church as she had done in Honduras, but still felt uncomfortable. But then two cheerful Sister Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
We’re All-In
The Durgan family is all-in as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but it wasn't always so. After being distant from the Church for some years, Byron found he could no longer connect with God in a meaningful way. So he prayed earnestly for...
My Evergreen
Losing a baby during or before birth is one of the most difficult experiences a parent can have, especially for the mother who carried it. Julie experienced this and it rocked her world, even bringing the faith crisis of her life. But, as a members of The Church of...
Eat the Delicious Fruit
ENGLISH No one can dispute that we live in trying times. With all the confusion and anger, rumors of wars and diseases, one might be tempted to give up. But, as faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ranilo and Marilou are teaching their...
Plant the Seed of Faith
ENGLISH 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. Through her friend Joyce and her family, Chen saw the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in...
I Am Exactly Where I Need to Be
Having been raised without any belief in God or even a higher power, the odds were stacked against Darcy. But there was something inside her soul that yearned for more. She spent several years searching religions until she found The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Happiness Now and Forever
ENGLISH It's very difficult to express the joy and happiness one feels when they find pure truth. For Jose and Lolita Catalan, they found it in different ways, but once found, they have been united in their faith for over half a century! And even through the trials...
Growing Into My Faith
ENGLISH At age 12, Cesar was planning to become a Catholic Priest one day. But when his father joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cesar felt pressured to be baptized to please his dad. He found that he was growing into his new Faith, and his...
This I Know!
At age 14, Gail heard God speak to her in answer to a simple prayer that changed her life forever.
Finding True Joy
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.”
There is Only One God
Keling still loves the beauty and much of the culture in Taiwan. But he also knows who he worships and where he is going.
He’s In My Corner
“I know the Church is true, and I know that Heavenly Father knows that I know it,” she says. “So who could deny it?”
Milestones of Faith
A man was stalking Colleen, an attractive woman on an early morning walk in a sculpture garden. But she had no clue until
The Guided Life
Because many were fleeing East Germany at the time, Ruth and Helga were running to jump on a train bound for the West as it crossed no man’s land.
The Atheist
“And I’m telling you right now, there is no God!”
We Are God’s Hands
“He uses human hands, but God, He is the owner of everything. It should be thanks to Him,” Brother Zaffar says with a humble smile.
I Swear This To Be True!
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”
Like A Warm Fuzzy
“It’s like a warm fuzzy,” says Irene Carroll in her Scottish brogue as she tries to describe how the Holy Spirit feels.
Christian Soldier
CAUTION: This story deals with wartime trauma and P.T.S.D.
The Straight Stuff
"Why are there so many churches?" Ardmore once said in exasperation. "Surely among all these, there must be one true church." But the staunch Lutheran couple soldiered on, thinking perhaps "this was as good as anything". Then, when Charleen was introduced to The...
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
“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
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
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
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
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...
The Newlyweds
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Leap of Faith
ENGLISH Converting to Christianity from Islam comes with tremendous risks to one's life and that of his family. This unique and cryptic Faith Story is from one who has taken this great leap of faith, and is on a crusade to promote his newfound Christian beliefs to all...
Becoming One
ENGLISH Wayne Li came to Canada from mainland China as in international student. Then he met his forever soulmate, Ying, and Canada became his permanent home. There was a chapel and temple under construction nearby, and Wayne felt drawn to the peace he felt coming...
Discovering Christ
ENGLISH When Alex Zhang took his small son to the park near their new home in the U.S., he was about to meet his future life in a very unexpected way. All he did was think how he wanted to learn something about Christianity, since he and his family were Atheist, and...
Sri Lanka Pioneers
ENGLISH 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 ever finding The Church of...
Eternal Joy
ENGLISH Many suppose they will be with their family and loved ones in Heaven, and surely this brings a feeling of peace when someone dies. But when Vimu and Sara were sealed for time and all eternity in a holy temple of God, by His authority, all doubts vanished. They...
Maggie and the Bandit
English Maggie was a beautiful young Latina woman on a bus with church friends, returning home after a day of worship in another city when her bus was attacked by armed bandits. Her life was threatened, a gun was held to her head, and she was told she would meet Jesus...
Twin Saints – Kambal na Santo
English Serge and Villy Cardona are all-in committed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their whole lives prove it. Coming from the Philippines to Canada many years ago, these brothers found the Gospel in their youth and have never left...
Luckiest Man Alive
William Dickson claims to be the luckiest man alive. Because of how the Lord has taken care of him, protected him, and kept him out of trouble, Bill feels he has been blessed beyond measure. The sweet conversion story and testimony of this man will touch your heart...
Unleashed Potential
Growing up in the impoverished land-locked country of Zimbabwe comes with terribly difficult challenges. But Ebenezer's mother was a woman of faith who taught her family to keep the commandments and have great faith. That faith helped him find The Church of Jesus...
Full Tank
Full Tank David Golohor came to Canada thinking his family left Nigeria for more opportunity here. But he was not aware that the greatest benefit would be finding Jesus Christ at a whole new level. "It was like filling an empty car with gas," he says. "Every time they...
Wake up!
French Daniel était un homme traqué dans son Tchad natal, alors il a fui au Canada pour demander l'asile. Une fois arrivé en sécurité, il a découvert l'Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours, qui a répondu à toutes ses questions laissées en suspens par...
Faith is the Key
English English: War was eminent and young Bohdan was in the quandary of his life. Should he take his younger sister Anna and flee the country for safety, or should he stay in Ukraine with his parents and two brothers? He earnestly prayed and wrestled with his...
Flames of Fire
English You might say that Fernando Lopez-Morales came into the Church on fire, and it hasn't cooled since! Born in Guatemala, Fernando was curious about religion from a very young age, long before he was a teen. But no one had the answers he asked, and something was...
Life is a Maze
We are not here alone. We have an amazing Heavenly Father who loves us, along with His Son. They will help you. I am only me because of the people around me. So says Darcy Monchamp, an all-in committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But she...
Never Lose Faith
English As a teen Jeisson Cardenus tired of church and took a detour that went on for twenty years. But, after experiencing the challenges of life outside his faith, Jeisson and his wife Karent decided it was time to show their gratitude for their blessings. Today,...
Never Give Up!
Doug Sparkes is a stubborn Finn with grit, largely because of his father who taught him to never give up, even at the point of death. Doug has taken this to heart and refuses to slacken his faith in Jesus Christ, nor his commitment to follow Him in every way he can....
Eternity
English What a love story! He met her in a Kenyan refugee camp where they fell in love. What a place for a courtship! Tresor and Justine began their family, eventually immigrating to Canada where they have found a new life. Today, the Kusomba's are members of The...
Why We Serve
This is a compilation of testimonies from senior missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Canada Winnipeg Mission. It is intended to encourage other senior members of the Church to come and help with the greatest work on earth...
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