Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by helping others this Christmas season. Learn how to #LightTheWorld by following the Savior's example at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist

God's grace not only provides ultimate forgiveness, it also makes available the Atonement's power to help us as we learn to become more like the Savior. This devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 12 July 2011. Bradley R. (Brad) Wilcox was serving as a member of the Sunday School General Board of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as a BYU associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education in the David O. McKay School of Education when this devotional address was given. He was sustained as the second counselor in the Young Men general presidency on April 4, 2020. We all want to be a better person, but we often fall short of our goals when we try to change. Missionaries can help you learn how to change your life for the better through the gospel of Jesus Christ: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries?cid=yt-jH03MvqTTno Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #grace #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch #bookofmormon

San Juan Puerto Rico Temple Open House Offers Hope to Storm-Tossed Island Inspired by the Spanish colonial architecture of the territory’s historical landmarks, the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple is a single-story, 6,988-square-foot structure that sits on a 2.97-acre site. The public is welcome to participate in the temple’s open house from December 1 through December 17 (except on Sundays). Admission is free. More information can be found here. The San Juan Puerto Rico Temple is the first in the territory and the third in the Caribbean. Latter-day Saints consider temples to be the most sacred spaces on the earth and literal houses of the Lord. Inside these holy buildings, faithful Church members make promises to God, feel His Spirit and come closer to Him through sacred ceremonies called ordinances. One such ordinance is the marriage ceremony (known as sealing), which unites families for eternity. To learn more about the various ordinance rooms inside the temple visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples?lang=eng

Although the Savior was born over 2,000 years ago, the story of the Nativity still applies to us today. This year, #LightTheWorld with love by serving others as He did and become part of the greatest story ever told. 25 Days of Kindness From December 1 to Christmas Day, pay attention to the ways the people around you have shared their light with you and others. Each day, highlight their small acts of kindness on social media. Hopefully the examples you share can inspire many more to reach out with love like Jesus did. Make sure to use the following hashtag in your posts: #LightTheWorld https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

This year for #LightTheWorld, focus on sharing kindness, just like Jesus did. Throughout December, look for ways to bring joy to someone new each day. By following Jesus, the true Light of the World, you can bring a little light to the lives of friends, family members, coworkers, and even strangers! Learn more at: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Deepen your relationship with God and learn His plan for you as you meet with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ll pray, read, and discuss the teachings of Jesus Christ with you. Request a visit. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries?cid=yt-jH03MvqTTno Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Jesus blesses and administers His sacrament to the people of Ancient America. The Lord teaches them they are a remnant of the House of Israel and will be gathered according to the covenant of the Father. Jesus says He will establish the people in the land of the Americas and they will be brought to the knowledge of their Redeemer. He calls them the children of the prophets, the children of the covenant and the seed of Abraham. Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

“Gratitude provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life.”​ In his 96 years of life, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has seen almost everything—a Great Depression, a world war, and a global pandemic, to name a few. And he would like to propose one remedy that can help us find joy in hard times: gratitude. #GiveThanks ​ Practicing gratitude may not prevent us from experiencing sorrow, anger, or pain, but it can help us look forward with hope. We can give thanks for our loved ones, for our bodies and minds, for music and literature, for the beauty of the natural world.​ President Nelson suggests three ways you can #GiveThanks in your own life:​ 1) Turn social media into your own gratitude journal.​ 2) Say a prayer of gratitude.​ 3) Build your relationship with Jesus Christ.​ By counting our blessings, we can more fully appreciate and enjoy our lives as we work toward greater unity, kindness, honesty, and tolerance.​ To read the story behind this inspired invitation, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/the-story-behind-my-global-prayer-of-gratitude?lang=eng ​

Deepen your relationship with God and learn His plan for you as you meet with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ll pray, read, and discuss the teachings of Jesus Christ with you. Request a visit. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries?cid=yt-jH03MvqTTno

President Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU–Hawaii Devotional (November 22, 2022) BYU–Hawaii YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialBYUHawaii Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

That pattern continues today! The Old Testament is a record of God’s interactions with His children going back to the beginning of humankind. Stories of Noah, Moses, Enoch, and others teach us about an ancient pattern: God speaks to and guides His children through prophets. That same pattern applies to us today. Our living prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. He teaches, warns, and encourages us. It’s our choice—just like the people in scripture stories—whether or not to listen! Deepen your relationship with God and learn His plan for you as you meet with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ll pray, read, and discuss the teachings of Jesus Christ with you. Request a visit. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries?cid=yt-jH03MvqTTno Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Random people on the streets of New York City share a variety of grateful responses to one simple question: What are you thankful for? This year for #LightTheWorld, focus on sharing kindness, just like Jesus did. Throughout December, look for ways to bring joy to someone new each day. By following Jesus, the true Light of the World, you can bring a little light to the lives of friends, family members, coworkers, and even strangers! Learn more at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Deepen your relationship with God and learn His plan for you as you meet with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ll pray, read, and discuss the teachings of Jesus Christ with you. Request a visit. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries?cid=yt-jH03MvqTTno #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Jennie Taylor is a mother of seven who suffered a devastating loss when her husband, Brent Russell Taylor, was killed overseas during a military deployment. Colliding into a mountain range of heartache and despair, Jennie shares the most searing parts of her journey to reclaim life, hope, and her family, and how hearing God’s voice distinctly reached her through the shattered pieces. Support the Major Brent Taylor Foundation https://majorbrenttaylor.com/ Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

When Joseph Smith went into a grove of trees, he knelt in prayer asking for forgiveness for his sins. His prayer was answered when Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared and spoke to him. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ also “through him restored the fulness of the gospel,” President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said, testifying of the First Vision in a Church News video titled “Our Message.” In sharing the restored gospel, “what people feel in relationships is more important than what they hear or what we say in many cases,” President Ballard said. He added: “And to me, it’s the most exciting story you can possibly talk about. I love to do it.” Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

“Marriage and families are the foundation of society. If we have strong families, we have a strong nation,” said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a ministry visit to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Elder Christofferson, his wife, Kathy, and other senior Church leaders traveled to Kinshasa in November to meet with interfaith leaders, visit humanitarian sites and minister to local members. Get Introduced to a Loving Church Community Near You. Request a visit from missionaries. We’ll help you know what to expect at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then we’ll be at the door to greet you and sit with you on Sunday! https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

BYU Devotional given on November 15, 2022 at the Marriott Center, broadcast on BYUtv. Peter M. Johnson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Christ knows there are people on this campus who feel alone, marginalized, mistreated, and who feel their voices and their concerns are not being heard. Get Introduced to a Loving Church Community Near You. Request a visit from missionaries. We’ll help you know what to expect at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then we’ll be at the door to greet you and sit with you on Sunday! https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Life’s distractions may eclipse heaven’s light if we allow them to get too close. Let the light of Christ shine by looking through the lens of the gospel. No matter the obstruction, the light is still there. Get Introduced to a Loving Church Community Near You. Request a visit from missionaries. We’ll help you know what to expect at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then we’ll be at the door to greet you and sit with you on Sunday! https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Jesus returns to His disciples and those who believe on Him. He greets Nephi, tells them to continue praying, and retreats to pray to the Father in their behalf. Jesus returns and commends their faith. Get Introduced to a Loving Church Community Near You. Request a visit from missionaries. We’ll help you know what to expect at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then we’ll be at the door to greet you and sit with you on Sunday! https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

"As we are spiritually awake and alert, we see His Hand across the world and we see His hand in our own personal lives." —Neil L. Andersen Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson ministered to mothers during the Chicago Citywide Community Baby Shower held on Saturday, November 5. About 400 new and expectant mothers attended this event, held at the Imani Village community center on the city’s South Side. Hustle Mommies and the Urban Mom Collective organized the event in collaboration with the Rev. Dr. Que English, director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I felt that sense of sisterhood,” President Johnson said. “People were looking out for each other, getting to know one another [and] recognizing that they are in it together, and our desire is to raise successful and happy children.” Event organizers connected mothers with the local community and government resources, including prenatal care and mental health services. A panel of guest speakers provided information on the importance of self-care during and after childbirth and support services offered by doulas and midwives. At the end, mothers received any of various items they needed — diapers, baby strollers, clothing, baby bottles, car seats and other essentials donated by the Church of Jesus Christ. “It was a blessing for me. I saw it [advertised on social media], and it was last minute, but it was amazing! I came and I had nothing, but I have so much now. I think it’s great for us expectant mothers to look forward to something,” said LaShawn Thomas, an expectant mother. “To be able to do that with you guys has been amazing,” expressed Ariel DeNey Rainey, founder of Hustle Mommies and co-founder of the Urban Mom Collective. “And not only that, it takes a team, it takes a village. The Church [of Jesus Christ] was part of our village. They provided us with volunteers as well as support and help for the moms,” said Ebony Wrenn, co-founder of the Urban Mom Collective. New mothers had the opportunity to hear from and meet Heidi Murkoff, author of the What to Expect When You're Expecting series of pregnancy guides and creator of the What to Expect Project Foundation. “I’m just here for the hugs,” said Murkoff of the time she spent greeting new moms and their babies and handing out free copies of her books. “It doesn’t matter where you go in the world. … We are all connected by being moms. We all share an emotional bond.” “The whole purpose was to bring them together to connect them with needed resources as well as their children, [but] the community shower was just a drop in the bucket,” said the Rev. Dr. English. The event is part of a wider effort by the Rev. Dr. English and the Church of Jesus Christ to address maternal health issues afflicting Black and Native American communities in the United States. “These opportunities to work with our friends in government and community are so important for us to touch the lives of [individuals],” President Johnson said. “We look at things globally, but we must also look at the needs of the one. Today was a sweet opportunity to minister one by one.” “What is so beautiful about it is that this is not a start-and-stop project. This is not one time. This is an investment into the lives of people,” said the Rev. Dr. English. Many of the women who attended the event live in underserved communities and represent a demographic in the United States that is plagued by maternal health complications and the loss of newborns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the infant mortality rate for babies born to African American women (10.6 per 1,000 live births) is more than twice that of infants born to white mothers (4.5 per 1,000 live births) and the U.S. Native American (7.9 per 1,000 live births) and Pacific Islander (8.2 per 1,000 live births) communities face comparable circumstances. The Church of Jesus Christ is supporting similar efforts in other U.S. cities. In New York City, for example, the Church is providing funding to train doulas for mothers in vulnerable communities. Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bishops are called to serve others. See how Bishop Sullivan serves his congregation and community. Get Introduced to a Loving Church Community Near You. Request a visit from missionaries. We’ll help you know what to expect at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then we’ll be at the door to greet you and sit with you on Sunday! https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

Sheri Dew Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Deseret Management Corporation BYU–Hawaii Devotional (November 1, 2022) BYU–Hawaii YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialBYUHawaii Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Carlos A. Godoy shares his struggles as a newly baptized 16-year-old in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the angels who helped him feel welcome and strengthened his faith. Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles continues his ministering in Hannover, Germany — this time meeting with refugees. “I'm moved to tears by their faith, and by the goodness of these German Saints who've taken [refugees] into their homes and clothed them and fed them and given them a new opportunity,” the Apostle said as he and his wife, Patricia, met with a small group of Latter-day Saint refugees on Sunday. More than 1.6 million refugees and internationally displaced persons across Europe helped by the Church Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch

Jesus commands the people to watch and pray always and to meet together often. He commands His disciples to not let anyone partake of the sacrament unworthily. Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon

"God hears your silent prayers, but you may have to learn to shut out the distractions." —Henry B. Eyring Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist Request a free Book of Mormon Missionaries will hand-deliver a copy and give you an overview. Or you can read or listen online and we’ll visit with you virtually. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon #bookofmormon #jesuschrist #jesus #jesussaves #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints #lds #ldschurch