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Karl-Heinz Schnibbe: Standing for Truth and Righteousness

Don’t think a teen can change the world? Read about three Mormon teens who defied Hitler.

Loving the Life You’re Given

Stephanie Nielson’s life changed forever when she survived a near-fatal plane crash. Learn how she came to accept that she must love the new and challenging life she has been given.

David Archuleta Says Family is His Inspiration

David Archuleta credits his family for his success, following a long Mormon tradition of close families.

Mormon Testimonies Online!

Heber J. Grant stated, “I believe there is nothing in all the world that can compare with the joy that a man feels when he realizes that he has been the instrument in the hands of the living God of reaching some honest heart, inspiring in it a love of God and the desire to [...]

Eternal Perspective: the Big Picture for Mormon Youth

Growing up is hard. Being a teenager is often awkward, but in youth and young adulthood we make crucial decisions that determine what adults we will become. Deciding whether to stay morally clean, who and when to date, whether to have a Temple marriage, what college to go to, whether to prepare to be a [...]

Young Women and the Priesthood

It seems sometimes like the Mormon Church is centered on men because only men hold the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood. The priesthood is called a power, but it is God’s power, not man’s power. God owns and controls it, letting those who are worthy use it to do God’s will. Some wonder why [...]

Mormons are Different

There are times when it’s too easy to see how different Mormons can be from the rest of the world. We keep different standards and often do things the rest of the world doesn’t do, like attending Mormon Church meetings and Mormon temples. James E. Faust gives wonderful advice for those of us who feel [...]

You Have What it Takes

In the recent General Conference, we were again reminded of the greatness of this generation of youth. Your striving to do good strengthens your families now and prepares you to have strong families in the future. Charles W. Dahlquist II, the Young Men General President, said in the last General Conference, You, as the youth [...]

Repent and Be Worthy to Return to Heavenly Father

Mormons believe that God made a way for everyone to return to him through Jesus Christ, and the way is repentance. It is not a punishment for sin to have to admit wrongs, change our ways, and sometimes confess to a bishop. The steps of repentance put us back on the path to righteousness, and [...]

Free to Make Good Choices

“You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons [and daughters] of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future.” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “See the End [...]