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President Dallin H. Oaks: Following the Lord’s Ways
As a BYU freshman, Dallin H. Oaks met June Dixon, and they married in 1952, becoming parents of six. He credited June for much of his success, and she passed away from cancer in 1998.
As a freshman at BYU, President Oaks met June Dixon. They married in 1952 and were blessed to become the parents of six children. “I did not perform at a consistently high level until June came into my life,” President Oaks said. “I owe so much of my accomplishment to her.”5 On July 21, 1998, June passed away from cancer.
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👤 General Authorities (Modern)
👤 Parents
👤 Other
Children
Death
Family
Grief
Love
Marriage
Take a Swing at It
Despite heavy involvement in sports, the Drummond children maintain honor-roll grades under their father’s rule requiring at least B averages and rigorous classes. Tom supports the rule by helping them, and the family often studies together in the evenings.
As involved as the Drummonds are in sports, you might think their grades would suffer a bit. But not so. “They’re both on the honor roll,” says their dad. “They have to maintain B averages. That’s my rule. And no underwater basketweaving or sandwich making courses, either.” He then goes on to recite their schedules—solid, difficult classes every one, with the exception of baseball, which the Drummonds take very seriously. Of course, since Tom made the rules, he’s always there to help his kids accomplish them. It’s not uncommon to find the family studying together in the evenings.
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👤 Parents
👤 Youth
Children
Education
Family
Parenting
They’re Not Really Happy
The speaker describes someone who has been drawn into the metaphorical great and spacious building and feels trapped. He promises that turning to Heavenly Father with a broken heart, through Christ’s Atonement, will lift them out and into the Savior’s arms. Returning home, they find loving parents waiting and rediscover true, celestial happiness.
To those of you who are struggling and losing ground, you who have been lured into that building through one of its many doors and now find no doors going out, you who feel trapped and defeated, we assure you there is hope, and all is not lost. Through his atonement, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has provided a way for you to escape that awful place. He knows you intimately. He knows your name, and he knows your pain. If you will approach your Father in Heaven with a broken heart and contrite spirit, you will find yourself miraculously lifted out of that great and spacious building and into the loving and comforting arms of the Savior of mankind.
At your earthly home, you will find your father’s arms have always been open for you and that during your absence your mother never stopped setting your place at the table in front of your empty chair. You will see clearly the difference between telestial happiness and celestial happiness, and you will experience and savor celestial joy through this life and throughout all eternity.
At your earthly home, you will find your father’s arms have always been open for you and that during your absence your mother never stopped setting your place at the table in front of your empty chair. You will see clearly the difference between telestial happiness and celestial happiness, and you will experience and savor celestial joy through this life and throughout all eternity.
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👤 Jesus Christ
👤 Parents
👤 Youth
Adversity
Atonement of Jesus Christ
Family
Hope
Jesus Christ
Love
Plan of Salvation
Prayer
Repentance
A young teen moved to the United Arab Emirates expecting her new ward to resemble her old one. Observing the diverse ward’s diligence and care despite distance from a temple humbled her and changed her perspective.
Many people in the scriptures who went to the desert were humbled. When I moved to the United Arab Emirates, I thought my ward would be the same as my old one. The Church was the same, but my ward was different.
There were many people from other countries. The nearest temple was a long flight away. I’ve been humbled by this ward, from the sisters who stay late to clean the church to the brothers who check up on everyone. So I guess you could say I was humbled in the desert too.
Brooklyn R., 13, Abu Dhabi, UAE
There were many people from other countries. The nearest temple was a long flight away. I’ve been humbled by this ward, from the sisters who stay late to clean the church to the brothers who check up on everyone. So I guess you could say I was humbled in the desert too.
Brooklyn R., 13, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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👤 Youth
👤 Church Members (General)
Children
Diversity and Unity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ministering
Service
Temples
Unity
Elder Eldred G. Smith Dies at Age 106
Elder Eldred G. Smith married Jeanne Audrey Ness in 1932, and they had five children. After her death in 1977, he married Hortense Child, who later passed away in 2012.
Eldred Smith married Jeanne Audrey Ness in 1932; they had five children. Following her death in June 1977, he married Hortense Child; she was then serving as a counselor in the Young Women general presidency. She died in May 2012.
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👤 General Authorities (Modern)
👤 Other
Death
Family
Marriage
Women in the Church
Young Women
Only upon the Principles of Righteousness
The speaker’s daughter Mary, a talented soccer player, faced a championship game scheduled on Sunday. After teaching and counseling, her parents let her decide; she chose to play. Following the game, she felt spiritually unsettled and resolved never to play on the Sabbath again, internalizing the principle through her own experience.
Our family had an experience that taught us about helping children develop their ability to make choices. Our daughter Mary was a standout soccer player growing up. One year her team made it to the championships and, wouldn’t you know it, that game was to be played on a Sunday. As a young teen, Mary had had years of teaching that the Sabbath was a day of rest and spiritual regeneration, not recreation. But she still felt pressure from her coaches and teammates to play, as well as a desire not to let her team down.
She asked us what she should do. My wife and I could easily have made this decision for her. However, we decided after prayerful consideration that in this case our daughter was ready to take spiritual responsibility for her own decision. We read some scriptures with her and encouraged Mary to pray and think about it.
After a few days she announced her decision. She would play the game on Sunday. Now what were we to do? After further discussion and receiving reassurance from the Spirit, we did as we had promised and permitted her to carry out her choice to play. After the game ended, Mary slowly walked over to her waiting mother. “Oh, Mom,” she said, “that felt awful. I never want to feel like that again. I’m never playing another game on the Sabbath day.” And she never did.
Mary had now internalized the principle of Sabbath keeping. If we had forced her not to play the game, we would have deprived her of a precious and powerful learning experience with the Spirit.
She asked us what she should do. My wife and I could easily have made this decision for her. However, we decided after prayerful consideration that in this case our daughter was ready to take spiritual responsibility for her own decision. We read some scriptures with her and encouraged Mary to pray and think about it.
After a few days she announced her decision. She would play the game on Sunday. Now what were we to do? After further discussion and receiving reassurance from the Spirit, we did as we had promised and permitted her to carry out her choice to play. After the game ended, Mary slowly walked over to her waiting mother. “Oh, Mom,” she said, “that felt awful. I never want to feel like that again. I’m never playing another game on the Sabbath day.” And she never did.
Mary had now internalized the principle of Sabbath keeping. If we had forced her not to play the game, we would have deprived her of a precious and powerful learning experience with the Spirit.
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👤 Parents
👤 Youth
Agency and Accountability
Children
Commandments
Family
Holy Ghost
Obedience
Parenting
Prayer
Revelation
Sabbath Day
Scriptures
Teaching the Gospel
All Children of God
Dad tells the children that after a recent earthquake in Taiwan, Yéyé and temple volunteers helped the community. They brought water, cleaned up rubble, and assisted people in finding places to stay.
Dad added, “Do you remember the earthquake in Taiwan we saw on the news a month ago? Yéyé and the other volunteers at this temple all helped after the earthquake was over.”
“What did they do?” asked Ila.
“I think they brought water to people and cleaned up rubble,” said Dad. “They also helped people who lost their homes find a place to stay.”
“What did they do?” asked Ila.
“I think they brought water to people and cleaned up rubble,” said Dad. “They also helped people who lost their homes find a place to stay.”
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👤 Other
Emergency Response
Service
Gifts of Love
At an Eagle Scout court of honor, the father created a moving slide-and-sound presentation for his son, using carefully prepared images and narration. The effort left a lasting impression and demonstrated how invested preparation can become a memorable, heartfelt gift.
Now I see some art, or are they music, majors smiling. You’re thinking: he surely can’t convince me there’s a gift hidden in my unfinished assignments. Let me try. Last week I went to an Eagle Scout court of honor. I’ve been to dozens. But this one had something I won’t forget. Before the Eagle badge was given there was a slide and sound show. The lights went down, and I recognized two voices on the tape. One was a famous singer in the background, and the other, the narrator, was the dad of the new Eagle Scout. The slides were of eagles soaring, and of mountains, and of moon landings. Maybe the Eagle Scout didn’t have a lump in his throat quite the size of mine. But he’ll remember the gift. The dad must have spent hours preparing slides, writing words that soared, and then somehow getting music and words at the right volume and at the right moment. You may have a boy someday, with all his cousins and aunts and uncles in a room looking on. And with your whole heart, you’ll want to tell him what he is and what he can be. Whether you give that gift then depends on whether you feel his heart now, and are touched, and start building the creative skills you’ll need. What it will mean in his life will make it worthwhile. I promise you.
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👤 Parents
👤 Children
👤 Church Members (General)
Children
Family
Music
Parenting
Young Men
The More Important Lesson
While teaching Chantel to tie her shoelaces, the narrator became frustrated and yelled when Chantel struggled to understand. Startled and tearful, Chantel quietly responded, "I love you." The narrator realized Chantel had taught a more important lesson about forgiveness and kindness.
As she grew older, Chan and I became pals. One day I was trying to teach her how to tie her shoelaces. I would show her how to do it and then untie them to let her try. After a while, we both got discouraged. It was hard for Chantel because she couldn’t understand why I didn’t just tie them so she could go play. I lost my patience and began talking to her with words that were both loud and mean. Shocked at my yelling, she looked at me with fright and tears in her eyes. Then she sniffled and pleaded with a soft, choked-up voice, “I love you.”
Now my little sister was teaching me. What I learned that day was something much more important than how to tie a shoe. Even though I was angry and mean, she still loved me. I had tried to teach Chantel something that wasn’t all that important. But in her I found a Christlike example to follow, an example of forgiveness and kindness.
I can’t think of a more important lesson.
Now my little sister was teaching me. What I learned that day was something much more important than how to tie a shoe. Even though I was angry and mean, she still loved me. I had tried to teach Chantel something that wasn’t all that important. But in her I found a Christlike example to follow, an example of forgiveness and kindness.
I can’t think of a more important lesson.
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👤 Children
Children
Family
Forgiveness
Jesus Christ
Kindness
Love
Patience
A student saw a new boy, Michael, being mocked and later learned he has autism. She invited him to sit with her and her friends; after initial hesitation, he joined them and became happier over time. Their daily lunches grew into a meaningful friendship that blessed them both.
I was sitting at a lunch table with my friends when I noticed a new boy—Michael. He decided to sit with a group of older boys, who started to make fun of him. I later learned that Michael has autism.
I asked Michael if he wanted to sit by me and my friends. He declined, probably out of fear of people making fun of him again.
The next day, I introduced him to my friends. I could tell he was glad I didn’t give up on him. He had a lot to talk about. He was awesome!
Each day, I could tell Michael was becoming a happier person. He started looking forward to lunch with his friends. Sitting with Michael at lunch soon created a meaningful friendship. It not only helped Michael, but it also helped me.
The feeling from serving others is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world.
Laura P., Illinois, USA
I asked Michael if he wanted to sit by me and my friends. He declined, probably out of fear of people making fun of him again.
The next day, I introduced him to my friends. I could tell he was glad I didn’t give up on him. He had a lot to talk about. He was awesome!
Each day, I could tell Michael was becoming a happier person. He started looking forward to lunch with his friends. Sitting with Michael at lunch soon created a meaningful friendship. It not only helped Michael, but it also helped me.
The feeling from serving others is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world.
Laura P., Illinois, USA
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👤 Youth
👤 Friends
Disabilities
Friendship
Judging Others
Kindness
Service
Modesty
The author recalls the fairy tale of Cinderella attending a royal ball in a magnificent gown, even down to her slippers. It would have been unthinkable for her or others to arrive in working clothes. Everyone was elegantly dressed for the occasion, illustrating respect for the event.
In the classic fairy tale, Cinderella wore a magnificent gown to the royal ball. Even her slippers reflected the significance of the evening! It would have been unthinkable for her to come in her working clothes. In fact, no one arrived at the ball dressed in inappropriate, casual clothing. They were all elegantly dressed for the occasion.
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👤 Other
Reverence
Stand for What’s Right
The author and a friend overheard a girl in a restaurant discussing her decision to be baptized after meeting with missionaries. When her friends questioned her and urged her to change her mind, the author felt prompted to speak up. They approached her, expressed support for her decision, and encouraged her to keep reading and praying about the Book of Mormon.
One day, a friend and I were eating at a restaurant when we overheard some people nearby talking about religion. A girl mentioned that she’d met two men on bikes who offered to talk to her about God. After meeting with them for a few weeks, she accepted their invitation to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
One friend started asking complicated questions and urged her to change her mind. She looked uncomfortable, admitted that she didn’t know all the answers, but said it still felt right to be baptized. She told them that all she wanted was their support.
My friend and I could tell that she was now concerned. We couldn’t ignore the prompting to speak up.
Before we left, we walked over and said, “We hate to interrupt, but we overheard that you’ve decided to be baptized! We are members of the Church and want you to know that you are making the best decision of your life. Keep reading and praying about the Book of Mormon.”
One friend started asking complicated questions and urged her to change her mind. She looked uncomfortable, admitted that she didn’t know all the answers, but said it still felt right to be baptized. She told them that all she wanted was their support.
My friend and I could tell that she was now concerned. We couldn’t ignore the prompting to speak up.
Before we left, we walked over and said, “We hate to interrupt, but we overheard that you’ve decided to be baptized! We are members of the Church and want you to know that you are making the best decision of your life. Keep reading and praying about the Book of Mormon.”
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👤 Church Members (General)
👤 Friends
👤 Missionaries
👤 Other
Baptism
Book of Mormon
Conversion
Friendship
Holy Ghost
Missionary Work
Prayer
Testimony
Bless in His Name
As a high priest assigned to a care center sacrament meeting, the speaker focused on the faces of the elderly rather than procedure. Many wept, and one woman gratefully thanked him. He had prayed they would feel the Lord’s love through his service, and the Lord blessed them.
It was years after I was a deacon when I learned what that means practically. For instance, as a high priest, I was assigned to visit a care center sacrament meeting. I was asked to pass the sacrament. Instead of thinking about the process or precision in the way I passed the sacrament, I instead looked in the faces of each elderly person. I saw many of them weeping. One lady grabbed my sleeve, looked up, and said aloud, “Oh, thank you, thank you.”
The Lord had blessed my service given in His name. That day I had prayed for such a miracle to come instead of praying for how well I might do my part. I prayed that the people would feel the Lord’s love through my loving service. I have learned this is the key to serving and blessing others in His name.
The Lord had blessed my service given in His name. That day I had prayed for such a miracle to come instead of praying for how well I might do my part. I prayed that the people would feel the Lord’s love through my loving service. I have learned this is the key to serving and blessing others in His name.
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👤 General Authorities (Modern)
👤 Church Members (General)
Charity
Kindness
Love
Ministering
Miracles
Prayer
Priesthood
Sacrament
Sacrament Meeting
Service
My Fathers
A caring bishop consistently supported the author and modeled loving leadership. On her first date, he gently bumped the car and told her date to have her home by 10, making her feel protected and valued. This experience helped her know that Heavenly Father cared about her.
Even though I lived with a father who didn’t follow God’s teachings, God placed others in my life to support me as a good father should. I had a wonderful bishop who always took a minute to say hello and see how I was doing. Bishop Hicken treated me the same way he did all the youth in our ward. He held interviews with us, went to our activities, and had us in his home for firesides. He was loving, kind, and patient. I watched how he treated his wife and children, and it helped me believe that my Heavenly Father was like that. He was a happy man, full of life and love. I tried to live better because he expected us to.
I was a late bloomer when it came to dating, and it seemed that when I got my first date, everyone knew about it—even my bishop. The big day arrived and the young man picked me up. While we were at a stoplight, someone very carefully bumped into the back of my date’s truck. As we turned around to see who had done this, I saw a man marching up to the driver’s side of the truck. It was my bishop! As my date rolled down his window, my bishop said, “That’s my girl you have in there and I want her home by 10 o’clock.” I don’t remember much about that night except that I was home by 10:00. But I will never forget that I was “his girl” and that he loved me and cared about me. I knew then that my Heavenly Father cared about me, too.
I was a late bloomer when it came to dating, and it seemed that when I got my first date, everyone knew about it—even my bishop. The big day arrived and the young man picked me up. While we were at a stoplight, someone very carefully bumped into the back of my date’s truck. As we turned around to see who had done this, I saw a man marching up to the driver’s side of the truck. It was my bishop! As my date rolled down his window, my bishop said, “That’s my girl you have in there and I want her home by 10 o’clock.” I don’t remember much about that night except that I was home by 10:00. But I will never forget that I was “his girl” and that he loved me and cared about me. I knew then that my Heavenly Father cared about me, too.
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👤 Youth
👤 Church Leaders (Local)
Bishop
Dating and Courtship
Faith
Family
Love
Ministering
Parenting
Friend to Friend
A blessing counseled the narrator to stay close to his mother, though his father usually gave advice. During seventh grade, while ill with blood poisoning and with his father traveling, his mother gave important counsel about moral cleanliness. This guidance helped him set personal standards early in life.
Early in my youth, I was counseled in a blessing to stay close to my mother and to keep her advice near me, and I would be safe. I have always remembered that, but I often wondered about it because it was my father who seemed to give most of the advice. Then one winter when I was in the seventh grade, I had blood poisoning and became quite ill. My father was traveling at the time—in the summer he farmed, and in the winter he traveled, selling livestock feed. It was during this period that mother gave me some important counsel. It concerned moral cleanliness, and I’ll always be grateful for that advice. It helped me to set some personal standards early in my life.
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👤 Children
👤 Parents
Chastity
Family
Health
Parenting
Priesthood Blessing
Virtue
My Grandfather, the Prophet
On the day President Howard W. Hunter died, the Hinckley grandchildren felt sadness and apprehension about the responsibility their grandfather would soon assume. While on a backpacking trip, Joseph and Spencer noticed flags at half-mast as they drove into a town. Their father immediately understood what had happened and quietly took a deep breath.
The day President Howard W. Hunter died was a memorable one for all the Hinckley grandchildren. They were saddened that President Hunter had served such a short time. And they were a little apprehensive because of the great responsibility their grandfather would take on. They knew that as President of the Quorum of the Twelve, their grandfather would become the next President of the Church.
Joseph and Spencer Hinckley were on a backpacking trip with their dad. “We were driving into a town,” says Joseph. “All the flags were at half-mast. As soon as he saw the flags, Dad knew exactly what had happened. He kind of took a deep breath.”
Joseph and Spencer Hinckley were on a backpacking trip with their dad. “We were driving into a town,” says Joseph. “All the flags were at half-mast. As soon as he saw the flags, Dad knew exactly what had happened. He kind of took a deep breath.”
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👤 Youth
👤 Young Adults
👤 Parents
👤 General Authorities (Modern)
Apostle
Children
Death
Family
Grief
As Good As Our Bond
A young man told President N. Eldon Tanner he could not make agreed-upon payments without risking the loss of his home. President Tanner told him to keep his agreement regardless, teaching that integrity and keeping covenants are more important than material security.
President N. Eldon Tanner related the following experience:
“A young man came to me not long ago and said, ‘I made an agreement with a man that requires me to make certain payments each year. I am in arrears, and I can’t make those payments, for if I do, it is going to cause me to lose my home. What shall I do?’
“I looked at him and said, ‘Keep your agreement.’
“‘Even if it costs me my home?’
“I said, ‘I am not talking about your home. I am talking about your agreement; and I think your wife would rather have a husband who would keep his word, meet his obligations, keep his pledges or his covenants, and have to rent a home than to have a home with a husband who will not keep his covenants and his pledges.’”
“A young man came to me not long ago and said, ‘I made an agreement with a man that requires me to make certain payments each year. I am in arrears, and I can’t make those payments, for if I do, it is going to cause me to lose my home. What shall I do?’
“I looked at him and said, ‘Keep your agreement.’
“‘Even if it costs me my home?’
“I said, ‘I am not talking about your home. I am talking about your agreement; and I think your wife would rather have a husband who would keep his word, meet his obligations, keep his pledges or his covenants, and have to rent a home than to have a home with a husband who will not keep his covenants and his pledges.’”
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👤 General Authorities (Modern)
👤 Young Adults
Agency and Accountability
Covenant
Debt
Honesty
Marriage
Out of the Best Books: Summer Reading Fun
Moses and his deaf classmates attend a concert and use balloons to feel the music. They meet a deaf percussionist in the orchestra. Afterward she invites them to play her instruments, enhancing their experience.
Moses Goes to a Concert Moses and his classmates are deaf, but they love the concert. Their teacher gives them balloons to help them “hear” it. The percussionist (one who plays instruments like drums, the triangle, and the gong) in the orchestra is deaf, too. After the concert, she lets Moses and his classmates play all her instruments.Isaac Millmanall ages
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👤 Children
👤 Other
Children
Disabilities
Kindness
Music
Service
A Feeling of Peace
At age 11, the narrator learned one morning that her father had died and retreated to the family garden in grief. Her Primary teacher arrived, sat with her, and reminded her of the plan of salvation, explaining that her father's spirit was in a good place and that she would see him again. Though still sad, she felt peace and remembers the comfort and testimony that experience gave her.
One morning when I was 11 years old, I woke up and heard voices in the living room. No one had come to wake me up for school like they usually did. When I went out to see what was going on, I found out that my dad had died.
While my family talked in the living room, I went to our garden. Our garden was big, and I had worked with my dad to help take care of it. I sat down on the bench under the trees and cried. I was feeling really sad and confused.
After a few minutes, I saw my Primary teacher opening the gate. He came and sat on the bench next to me and said, “Joni, do you remember the lesson we had last Sunday about the plan of salvation?” My teacher explained to me again that our souls are made up of a spirit and a body. He said that my dad’s spirit was in a good place, and someday he would be resurrected. Someday I would see him again.
Even though I was still sad, I felt peace. I remember that peace every time I think about that experience. My Primary teacher ministered to me, and the Holy Ghost comforted me. It helped to build my testimony of Heavenly Father’s love and the plan of salvation.
While my family talked in the living room, I went to our garden. Our garden was big, and I had worked with my dad to help take care of it. I sat down on the bench under the trees and cried. I was feeling really sad and confused.
After a few minutes, I saw my Primary teacher opening the gate. He came and sat on the bench next to me and said, “Joni, do you remember the lesson we had last Sunday about the plan of salvation?” My teacher explained to me again that our souls are made up of a spirit and a body. He said that my dad’s spirit was in a good place, and someday he would be resurrected. Someday I would see him again.
Even though I was still sad, I felt peace. I remember that peace every time I think about that experience. My Primary teacher ministered to me, and the Holy Ghost comforted me. It helped to build my testimony of Heavenly Father’s love and the plan of salvation.
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👤 Church Leaders (Local)
👤 Children
👤 Parents
Children
Death
Grief
Holy Ghost
Ministering
Peace
Plan of Salvation
Teaching the Gospel
Testimony
Brave Anika
Anika, new to the United States and not fluent in English, prepares to share her part in the Primary program in Spanish, bringing her teddy bear for courage. Encouraged by her mother and comforted by the Holy Ghost, she bravely delivers her message about studying scriptures and forgiveness. Her teacher praises her courage, and Anika feels the warm confirmation of the Spirit.
A true story from the USA.
“Are you ready?” Mami asked.
Anika nodded and hugged her teddy bear. She was bringing it to church. She hoped it would help her feel brave.
Anika had a part to say in the Primary program today. But she was new to this country. She didn’t speak much English. She was going to say it in Spanish instead. Would everyone understand?
Mami gave her a hug. “I know you’re nervous. But remember, the Holy Ghost will be with you! You are not alone.”
That made Anika feel a little better. She smiled at her teddy bear. Then there will be three of us, she thought. Me, my bear, and the Holy Ghost!
At the Primary program, Anika’s class talked about what they had learned that year. They went to the stand one by one. Soon it was Anika’s turn.
She hugged her bear. She could be brave!
“My family studies the scriptures with Come, Follow Me every night,” Anika said in Spanish. She took a deep breath. “We learned how Joseph Smith forgave those who hurt him. I can forgive others too. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
Anika went back to her seat. Her teacher smiled at her and her bear. “Good job,” she whispered. “Both of you were very brave!”
Anika felt warm in her heart. She had been brave! And she knew the Holy Ghost was with her.
Illustrations by Katie Rewse
“Are you ready?” Mami asked.
Anika nodded and hugged her teddy bear. She was bringing it to church. She hoped it would help her feel brave.
Anika had a part to say in the Primary program today. But she was new to this country. She didn’t speak much English. She was going to say it in Spanish instead. Would everyone understand?
Mami gave her a hug. “I know you’re nervous. But remember, the Holy Ghost will be with you! You are not alone.”
That made Anika feel a little better. She smiled at her teddy bear. Then there will be three of us, she thought. Me, my bear, and the Holy Ghost!
At the Primary program, Anika’s class talked about what they had learned that year. They went to the stand one by one. Soon it was Anika’s turn.
She hugged her bear. She could be brave!
“My family studies the scriptures with Come, Follow Me every night,” Anika said in Spanish. She took a deep breath. “We learned how Joseph Smith forgave those who hurt him. I can forgive others too. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
Anika went back to her seat. Her teacher smiled at her and her bear. “Good job,” she whispered. “Both of you were very brave!”
Anika felt warm in her heart. She had been brave! And she knew the Holy Ghost was with her.
Illustrations by Katie Rewse
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👤 Children
👤 Parents
👤 Church Leaders (Local)
Children
Courage
Diversity and Unity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Family
Forgiveness
Holy Ghost
Sacrament Meeting
Scriptures
Testimony