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Brightness of Hope

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☀️ Your dose of uplifting talks about faith and hope in Jesus Christ, as taught by living prophets and other inspiring disciples. Each episode is an easy-listening, encouraging message from a well-known LDS speaker.

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Why it is that we are kind to our friends and even to strangers but are often unkind to our own family members? President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, said, "[You must] learn to see yourself as [your] Heavenly Father sees you—as his precious daughter or son with divine potential" and, "You are endlessly compassionate and patient with the weaknesses of others. Please remember also to be compassionate and patient with yourself."By: Hank Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
Ever feel like your life's story was written by a really bad author? You get to dream up a brand-new story, complete with epic challenges that will only make you stronger. By actively creating and declaring what comes next, you can partner with God to turn your biggest messes into a masterpiece, crafting a future that is unbelievably, fantastically good.By: Connie SokolDate: 2022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
We do not need to fear. God has a divine plan for each of us. He can certainly make adjustments to ensure we do not lack the experiences we need to choose to return to Him.By: Steven TuellerDate: January 17, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Whatever undertakings may demand of you and of your attention, I tell you, young men and young women, you cannot make a better resolution today than this: “I am going to keep close to the Lord. I am going to understand Him better, and, understanding Him, I will understand myself and will try to put my life into harmony with His.”By: Hugh B. BrownDate: May 31, 1968⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
In this high-tech era, we are overflowing with information - and sadly, some misinformation. More information means more questions! Evaluate them with three types of questions: "Gotcha," "Google," and "Golden." Golden questions are the most important in life, involving gospel truths and our place in the plan of salvation. The problem is when we expect Google-speed answers to Golden Questions. And the first step in this vital process is to "Ask of God."By: John Bytheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
Gratefully add to your list of blessings thanks for the covenant—the Abrahamic covenant—by which you will be vital and precious participants in God’s promise to bless all the nations of the earth through that choice seed.By: Russell M. NelsonDate: November 22, 1988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
"Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water," Peter said, and Jesus' simple response was "Come." Peter had the faith that, if Jesus asked him, he could do anything - no matter how impossible the task appeared. We, too, desire to do all that the Lord asks. However, often in life's trials and uncertainties and even the Lord's commandments- especially that all-encompassing injunction, "Be ye therefore perfect" - make that objective appear as impossible as walking on water. Yet the Savior also calls to us across the darkness, "Come."By: S. Michael Wilcox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
The Lord’s invitation to seek our daily bread at our Heavenly Father’s hand speaks of a loving God, aware of even the small, daily needs of His children and anxious to assist them, one by one.By: D. Todd ChristoffersonDate: January 9, 2011⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
If you heard that two-thirds of all cruise ships were doomed to shipwreck and failure, would you want to take a cruise? Unfortunately, the statistics for marriage are equally frightening. “If you want your marriage to survive later in life, you need to work on it before you get married, during the dating years. Dating without direction is like boarding a sinking ship.”By: Andrew Horton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
Because the Father and the Son love us with infinite, perfect love, and because They know we cannot see everything They see, They have given us laws that will guide and protect us.By: Russell M. NelsonDate: September 17, 2019⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
Some of the best teachings, stories, and examples we hear in the Church come from those whose work ethic was forged in the rigors of farm life. What is it about farm life that has taught us some of our most enduring lessons about life and work? And what can you do if you weren't raised on a farm? The good news is, whether you were raised on a farm or not, you can still benefit from the lessons to be learned there.By: John Bytheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
Agency and responsibility are inseparably connected. You cannot avoid responsibility without also diminishing agency. Mercy and justice are also inseparable. You cannot deny the Lord’s justice without also impeding His mercy.By: Lynn G. RobbinsDate: August 22, 2017⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
Al encountered LDS missionaries, initially jokingly asked for a steak dinner in exchange for listening to their message. She found strength and solace in reading the Book of Mormon daily, despite ongoing challenges and loneliness. Since then, she has experienced a transformative moment during baptism and confirmation, feeling a profound change and newfound purpose.By: Al Fox CarrawayDate: January 29, 2016⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Southern Virginia University
Missions transform lives forever, rooted in a love for the Savior that must burn deeply within each missionary, as exemplified by a personal journey from ignorance to profound change over two years. This era of missionary work, marked by Preach My Gospel, shifts the focus to converting the missionary first - through heartfelt study, thoughtful planning, and teaching with power - to then reach investigators where they are, meeting their real needs with empathy and spirit-led insight.By: Jeffery R. Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Missionary Training Center
The very highest and Christlike ideals within us—along with every worthy hope and dream we hold most dear—are well worth clinging to and standing up for, even despite the ridicule and biting scorn of a very nay-saying world.By: Michael A. DunnDate: March 4, 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
Much like faith precedes the miracle, much like baptism by water comes before the baptism by fire…so being quick to observe is a prerequisite to and a preparation for the gift of discernment.By: David A. BednarDate: May 10, 2005⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University
Life’s joys and struggles are divine stewardships, opportunities to grow closer to God and serve others. Sharing these unique experiences builds a resilient, empathetic Zion - a community strengthened by faith and mutual support.By: Ganel-Lyn CondieDate: Feburary 2, 2022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Logan Institute of Religion
For those of us with traumatic backgrounds, He helps reassure us that He has truly always been there in our journey.By: Ryan ButtersDate: December 9, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Brigham Young University - Idaho
The gospel teaches us to say "yes" to good friends, "no" to drugs and alcohol, "no" to pornography, "no" to immorality, "yes" to repenting, coming to Christ, and enjoying a life of peace and happiness. It really is a "no-brainer"!By: John Bytheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Deseret Book
Every individual counts in this unprecedented era of Church growth, where one person’s quiet courage - echoed by figures like Abinadi or Alma - can ripple outward, building the kingdom through simple faith and service. The call is clear: stand firm, share testimonies, and live covenants boldly, knowing God works through each effort to answer prayers and bless others.By: Jeffery R. HollandDate: April 24, 2016⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the original content.© Dallas Texas YSA
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