Alma 32–35

2024 · Week 30

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Relevant conference talks

  1. All Who Have Endured Valiantly All Who Have Endured Valiantly

    David A. Bednar April 2026

    Alma declared: “He that findeth mercy and endureth to the end [or is possessed of the pure love of Christ] the same shall be saved.”

  2. Prayers for Peace Prayers for Peace

    Henry B. Eyring April 2026

    Opening the windows of heaven through fervent prayer does not require the use of many words or flowery language.

  3. Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith

    Eduardo F. Ortega April 2026

    I grew up in a home where we actively lived the teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and participated in Church meetings and programs.

  4. Because of Jesus Christ Because of Jesus Christ

    Dale G. Renlund April 2026

    Second, Jesus Christ has both the power and the desire to save us from our sins.

  5. Do Your Part with All Your Heart Do Your Part with All Your Heart

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2025

    Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift, but receiving it is a conscious choice that requires a commitment of all our “might, mind and strength.” It is a practice of every day.

  6. That All May Be Edified That All May Be Edified

    Chad H Webb October 2025

    We can also focus on Him by learning of His titles, roles, and attributes, seeking not only to learn what He has done but also to better understand who He is.

  7. The Eternal Gift of Testimony The Eternal Gift of Testimony

    Kevin G. Brown October 2025

    My dear brothers and sisters, let the small seedling of testimony work in you until it springs up to an everlastingly glorious sure knowledge.

  8. The Lord Is Hastening His Work The Lord Is Hastening His Work

    Quentin L. Cook October 2025

    You will find, if you have not already, that the members are not perfect.

  9. And Now I See And Now I See

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2025

    Another truth that is evident here are the instruments the Creator of heaven and earth and all that in them are used to provide this miracle: spit and a handful of dirt!

  10. Look to God and Live Look to God and Live

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2025

    On another occasion, Alma cited the example of the brass serpent raised by Moses when the ancient Israelites were afflicted by fiery serpents.

  11. They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

    David A. Bednar October 2025

    I pray for the assistance of the Holy Ghost as we consider Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness and mercy, the Savior’s atoning role in the Father’s plan, and how we will “be accountable for [our] own sins in the day of judgment.”

  12. Forsake Not Your Own Mercy Forsake Not Your Own Mercy

    Matthew S. Holland October 2025

    Stumbling more than once in his duties, Jonah provides a vivid testimony that in mortality, “all are fallen.” We don’t often speak of a testimony of the Fall.

  13. The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue

    Quentin L. Cook April 2025

    In His eternity-shaping Atonement and Resurrection, the Savior broke “the bands of death, having gained the victory over death” for everyone.

  14. “Return unto Me … That I May Heal You” “Return unto Me … That I May Heal You”

    S. Mark Palmer April 2025

    It took many years for our willow to regain its former strength and beauty.

  15. Thou Art the Christ Thou Art the Christ

    Amy A. Wright April 2025

    This Jesus should not be a fictional Jesus, or a simplistic Jesus, or a bodiless Jesus, or a casual Jesus, or an unknown Jesus, but a glorified, omnipotent, resurrected, exalted, worshipful, powerful Only Begotten Son of God, who is mighty to save.

  16. The Plan of Mercy The Plan of Mercy

    James R. Rasband April 2025

    As we ponder on the Book of Mormon, we might ask: Is it really true, as Alma taught, that God’s plan of mercy assures that every person who ever lived on this earth will be resurrected and that they will “be restored to their … perfect frame”?

  17. Worship Worship

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2025

    Alma and Amulek taught the Zoramites who had been banned from their synagogues to worship God not merely once a week but always and “in whatsoever place ye may be in.” They spoke about prayer as worship:

  18. Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy

    Tamara W. Runia April 2025

    Feel that pull, the godly sorrow that turns you toward your Savior, and watch His grace enter into your life and the lives of those you love.

  19. Divine Helps for Mortality Divine Helps for Mortality

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2025

    By far, God’s strongest mortal help was His provision of a Savior, Jesus Christ, who would suffer to pay the price and provide forgiveness for repented sins.

  20. The Love of God The Love of God

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025

    First, pause frequently to remember that you are a child of God and think of the things you are grateful for.

  21. Trusting Our Father Trusting Our Father

    David P. Homer October 2024

    At all times, it is helpful to remember Alma’s teaching that God gives His word according to the attention and effort we devote to it.

  22. Welcome to the Church of Joy Welcome to the Church of Joy

    Patrick Kearon October 2024

    We center our talks and testimonies on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and the fruits of humbly living Their gospel, fruits that are “sweet above all that is sweet.” Then we truly “feast … even until [we] are filled, that [we] hunger not, neither … thirst,” and our burdens become lighter through the joy of the Son.

  23. The Joy of Our Redemption The Joy of Our Redemption

    Kristin M. Yee October 2024

    Just as it required work and pleading for heaven’s help to repair the painting, it takes work, sincerity of heart, and humility to bring “forth fruit meet for repentance.” These fruits include exercising our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice, offering to God a broken heart and a contrite spirit, confessing and forsaking sin, restoring that which has been damaged to the best of our ability, and striving to live righteously.

  24. Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance

    Jorge M. Alvarado October 2024

    My friends, repentance is joy!

  25. In the Space of Not Many Years In the Space of Not Many Years

    David A. Bednar October 2024

    If, however, you or I believe we could be afflicted with and by pride, then we consistently will do the small and simple things that will protect and help us become “as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us].” “Blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble.”

  26. Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2024

    We should not expect to understand everything before we act.

  27. The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth

    Takashi Wada October 2024

    Just like Nephi stated in the opening verse of the book of 1 Nephi, I was also “born of goodly parents.” I grew up in Nagano, Japan, in a home where honesty, diligence, and humility were strongly encouraged and conformity to the old customs was strictly followed.

  28. The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

    Russell M. Nelson October 2024

    Brothers and sisters, now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.

  29. Motions of a Hidden Fire Motions of a Hidden Fire

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2024

    If we “ask not amiss,” there are no limits to when, where, or about what we should pray.

  30. Pillars and Rays Pillars and Rays

    Alexander Dushku April 2024

    “O then, is not this real?” Alma asks.

  31. Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives

    Jose L. Alonso April 2024

    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

  32. All Things for Our Good All Things for Our Good

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2024

    With our trust and faith in God, trials and afflictions can be consecrated for our good.

  33. The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ

    Dale G. Renlund April 2024

    When we assume responsibility for our own testimonies, we gain spiritual momentum and gradually develop bedrock faith in Jesus Christ, and the doctrine of Christ becomes central to the purpose of life.

  34. Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

    Paul B. Pieper April 2024

    Knowing that we would not always make good choices, He also prepared a way for us to escape from the consequences of bad choices.

  35. Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024

    This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.

  36. The Testimony of Jesus The Testimony of Jesus

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2024

    My invitation is to act now to secure your place as one who is valiant in the testimony of Jesus.

  37. Kingdoms of Glory Kingdoms of Glory

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2023

    The Book of Mormon teaches that “this life is the time for [us] to prepare to meet God.” But that challenging limitation to “this life” was given a hopeful context (at least to some extent for some persons) by what the Lord revealed to President Joseph F.

  38. The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2023

    But I bear witness that the moment you decide to return and walk in the way of our Savior and Redeemer, His power will enter your life and transform it.

  39. Jesus Christ Is the Treasure Jesus Christ Is the Treasure

    Dale G. Renlund October 2023

    He is our mark.

  40. Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

    Once the Holy Ghost confirms a specific truth to us, our understanding deepens as we put that principle into practice.

  41. Jesus Christ Is Relief Jesus Christ Is Relief

    Camille N. Johnson April 2023

    Repentance, through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, is what relieves us of the weight of the rocks of sin.

  42. Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?

    Ahmad S. Corbitt April 2023

    I informed her that this was an effect of the law of justice.

  43. “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me” “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

    David A. Bednar April 2023

    Alma said, “Begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.”

  44. This Day This Day

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2022

    Recently I was on assignment in Mozambique.

  45. Be Perfected in Him Be Perfected in Him

    Paul V. Johnson October 2022

    We are children of God with a majestic destiny.

  46. Are You Still Willing? Are You Still Willing?

    Kevin W. Pearson October 2022

    Yet faith in Jesus Christ is a choice.

  47. Drawing Closer to the Savior Drawing Closer to the Savior

    Neil L. Andersen October 2022

    We realize that as evil increases in the world, our spiritual survival, and the spiritual survival of those we love, will require that we more fully nurture, fortify, and strengthen the roots of our faith in Jesus Christ.

  48. Lifted Up upon the Cross Lifted Up upon the Cross

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2022

    Inasmuch as such questions about the cross are often a question about our commitment to Christ, I immediately told him that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ to be the central fact, the crucial foundation, the chief doctrine, and the ultimate expression of divine love in God’s grand plan for the salvation of His children.

  49. His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light

    J. Anette Dennis October 2022

    The Savior asks us to learn of Him and do the things we have seen Him do.

  50. Happy and Forever Happy and Forever

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2022

    By permission, I share two sacred, unusually spiritually direct experiences told by friends about Jesus Christ uniting families by healing even intergenerational conflict.

  51. Patterns of Discipleship Patterns of Discipleship

    Joseph W. Sitati October 2022

    But to acknowledge, believe, and continue in God, our hearts need to be receptive to the Spirit of truth.

  52. The Virtue of the Word The Virtue of the Word

    Mark D. Eddy October 2022

    Indeed, throughout scripture we read of miraculous blessings poured out upon those who have chosen to try the virtue of the word of God in their lives.

  53. Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony

    Gary E. Stevenson October 2022

    I believe a testimony is innate within us, yet, in order to keep it and more fully develop it, Alma taught that we must nourish our testimony with much care.

  54. Ladder of Faith Ladder of Faith

    Larry S. Kacher April 2022

    Do I give place in my heart for the word of God?

  55. Is the Plan Working? Is the Plan Working?

    Adrián Ochoa April 2022

    “Now is the time and the day of your salvation.

  56. “Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” “Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”

    Kevin S. Hamilton April 2022

    “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors.”

  57. The Faith to Ask and Then to Act The Faith to Ask and Then to Act

    Henry B. Eyring October 2021

    The way to receive revelation from God has not changed from the days of Adam and Eve.

  58. A House of Sequential Order A House of Sequential Order

    Vaiangina Sikahema October 2021

    Alma gives a powerful sermon on faith—drawing on the analogy of a seed, which, if tended and nourished properly, sprouts from a small sapling into a full-grown, mature tree that produces delicious fruit (see Alma 32:28–43).

  59. Trust Again Trust Again

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2021

    By divine love and divine law, we are responsible for our choices and their consequences.

  60. Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2021

    For all who suffer, I pray, “May God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son.” In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

  61. One Percent Better One Percent Better

    Michael A. Dunn October 2021

    As to repentance’s prerequisite of faith, the scriptures are clear.

  62. Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ

    Sean Douglas October 2021

    “Blessed is he that believeth in the word of God.”

  63. Teaching in the Savior’s Way Teaching in the Savior’s Way

    Jan E. Newman April 2021

    A parent’s responsibility is similar in many ways.

  64. Room in the Inn Room in the Inn

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2021

    Third, in His Inn we learn perfection is in Jesus Christ, not in the perfectionism of the world.

  65. What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget

    Russell M. Nelson April 2021

    Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God.

  66. Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    By voluntarily taking upon Himself the sins of all mankind, being cruelly nailed to the cross, and victoriously conquering death on the third day, Jesus gave a more sacred significance to the Passover ordinance that had been bestowed upon Israel in ancient times.

  67. Our Personal Savior Our Personal Savior

    Michael John U. Teh April 2021

    Second, as we are increasingly coming to know the Savior, scriptural passages and the words of the prophets become so intimately meaningful to us that they become our own words.

  68. Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains

    Russell M. Nelson April 2021

    Alma asks us simply to experiment upon the word and “exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if [we] can no more than desire to believe.” The phrase “particle of faith” reminds me of the Lord’s biblical promise that if we “have faith as a grain of mustard seed,” we shall be able to “say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto [us].”

  69. Sustainable Societies Sustainable Societies

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2020

    The truth of God refers to the core truths that underlie His plan of happiness for His children.

  70. Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

    M. Russell Ballard October 2020

    Praying for justice, peace, the poor, and the sick is often not enough.

  71. Peace, Be Still Peace, Be Still

    Lisa L. Harkness October 2020

    To those with proven faith, childlike faith, or even the smallest particle of faith, Jesus invites, saying: “Come unto me.” “Believe on my name.” “Learn of me, and listen to my words.” He tenderly commands, “Repent and [be] baptized in my name,” “Love one another; as I have loved you,” and “Always remember me.” Jesus reassures, explaining: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.

  72. Waiting on the Lord Waiting on the Lord

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2020

    My beloved brothers and sisters, Christianity is comforting, but it is often not comfortable.

  73. A New Normal A New Normal

    Russell M. Nelson October 2020

    Embrace your new normal by repenting daily.

  74. The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

    Ulisses Soares April 2020

    With that promise in mind, earnestly seeking to know more about the truth of it, and in a spirit of prayer, I studied the Book of Mormon, little by little, as I completed the weekly assigned seminary lessons.

  75. Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

    Dale G. Renlund April 2020

    The consistency of pleas from prophets to reflect on the goodness of God is striking.

  76. The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2020

    Like Brother Saw Polo, each of us can study the Book of Mormon according to our circumstances.

  77. The Great Plan The Great Plan

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2020

    Fourth and finally, modern revelation teaches us that our progress need not conclude with the end of mortality.

  78. Watchful unto Prayer Continually Watchful unto Prayer Continually

    David A. Bednar October 2019

    “Yea, and I also exhort you … that ye be watchful unto prayer continually, that ye may not be led away by the temptations of the devil, … for behold, he rewardeth you no good thing.”

  79. Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon

    Rubén V. Alliaud October 2019

    For this reason, any reader who commits to a sincere study of it, with the spirit of prayer, will not only learn about Christ but will learn from Christ—especially if they make the decision to “try the virtue of the word” and not reject it prematurely due to prejudiced unbelief by what others have said about things that they have never read.

  80. Consistent and Resilient Trust Consistent and Resilient Trust

    L. Todd Budge October 2019

    The Jaredites were driven forth upon the water 344 days.

  81. Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me! Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

    Reyna I. Aburto October 2019

    I testify to you that “thru cloud and sunshine” the Lord will abide with us, our “afflictions [can be] swallowed up in the joy of Christ,” and “it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” I testify that Jesus Christ will return to the earth “with healing in his wings.” Ultimately, He “shall wipe away all tears from [our] eyes; and there shall be no more … sorrow.” For all who will “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him,” the “sun shall no more go down; … for the Lord shall be ...

  82. Beloved Daughters Beloved Daughters

    Bonnie H. Cordon October 2019

    As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.

  83. Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies

    M. Russell Ballard October 2019

    Still, there’s no question that flesh and earthly impulses complicate the decision-making.

  84. The Eye of Faith The Eye of Faith

    Neil L. Andersen April 2019

    The laws of man often move outside the boundaries set by the laws of God.

  85. Feasting upon the Words of Christ Feasting upon the Words of Christ

    Takashi Wada April 2019

    Feasting sometimes involves experimenting and tasting.

  86. Your Priesthood Playbook Your Priesthood Playbook

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2019

    Jeremy Guthrie, here currently serving as mission president, shared: “As a 12-year-old deacon … [I felt] the Spirit testify to me [that] ‘this life is the time … to prepare to meet God.’ The game plan is faith in God unto action [and] repentance through the Savior.

  87. Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

    The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ opens the door for “all men [to] repent and come unto him” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:11; see also Mark 3:28; 1 Nephi 10:18; Alma 34:8, 16).

  88. Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

    Juan Pablo Villar April 2019

    I have come to realize that spiritual gifts behave in the same way.

  89. The Immediate Goodness of God The Immediate Goodness of God

    Kyle S. McKay April 2019

    And immediately, as He had done with Peter of old, Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught her sinking soul.

  90. Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

    Matthew L. Carpenter October 2018

    When we repent “with full purpose of heart,” “immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about” in our lives.

  91. Choose You This Day Choose You This Day

    Dale G. Renlund October 2018

    No matter how long we have been off the path or how far away we have wandered, the moment we decide to change, God helps us return.

  92. Now Is the Time Now Is the Time

    Jack N. Gerard October 2018

    As we seek to know the Savior, we should not overlook the fundamental truth of who we are and why we are here.

  93. Am I a Child of God? Am I a Child of God?

    Brian K. Taylor April 2018

    After several months, Jen was finally able to complete the task every day.

  94. One More Day One More Day

    Taylor G. Godoy April 2018

    What is the value of even a beloved gold bracelet compared to the sacrifice of the very Son of God?

  95. Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light

    Taniela B. Wakolo April 2018

    The prophet Amulek declared, “This … is the time … to prepare to meet God” (Alma 34:32).

  96. Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

    Devin G. Durrant April 2018

    I was deeply touched when Brother Brian K.

  97. What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2018

    So how do we get this power?

  98. Prepare to Meet God Prepare to Meet God

    Quentin L. Cook April 2018

    With respect to righteousness, this life is the time for all of us to prepare to meet God.

  99. Turn On Your Light Turn On Your Light

    Sharon Eubank October 2017

    And finally, the fifth is to do one through four in happy ways.

  100. The Plan and the Proclamation The Plan and the Proclamation

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2017

    In this mortal life, we have no memory of what preceded our birth, and we now experience opposition.

  101. The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2017

    We know that “when [we] are in the service of [our] fellow beings [we] are only in the service of [our] God.” And the Lord reminds us that such service is central to His life and character: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” President Marion G.

  102. The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

    Quentin L. Cook October 2017

    The scriptures are clear that while this life is relatively short, it is incredibly significant.

  103. The Truth of All Things The Truth of All Things

    David F. Evans October 2017

    Mom put the responsibility of developing faith and finding answers on me.

  104. Turn to the Lord Turn to the Lord

    W. Christopher Waddell October 2017

    “… But there were many who were so hardened that they would not look, therefore they perished.”

  105. God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon

    Tad R. Callister October 2017

    In addition, one might ask: where did Joseph get the powerful insight that because of Christ’s Atonement, He can not only cleanse us but also perfect us?

  106. Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

    Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017

    Knowing that we would not always choose well—or in other words, sin—Father gave us the third pillar: the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

  107. Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It

    L. Whitney Clayton April 2017

    The trial of our faith will always involve staying true to simple, daily practices of faith.

  108. The Master Healer The Master Healer

    Carole M. Stephens October 2016

    When we come to Him with humble and teachable hearts—even if our hearts are heavy with mistakes, sins, and transgressions—He can change us, “for he is mighty to save.” And with hearts changed, we can, like the Samaritan woman, go into our own cities—our homes, schools, and workplaces—to witness of Him.

  109. “Abide in My Love” “Abide in My Love”

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2016

    “And thus mercy can satisfy the demands of justice, and encircles them in the arms of safety, while he that exercises no faith unto repentance is exposed to the whole law of the demands of justice; therefore only unto him that has faith unto repentance is brought about the great and eternal plan of redemption.”

  110. For Our Spiritual Development and Learning For Our Spiritual Development and Learning

    W. Mark Bassett October 2016

    We were never expected “to have a perfect knowledge of things” during this mortal existence.

  111. Sharing the Restored Gospel Sharing the Restored Gospel

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2016

    We need the guidance of the Lord because at any particular time some are—and some are not—ready for the additional truths of the restored gospel.

  112. There Is Power in the Book There Is Power in the Book

    LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2016

    The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.

  113. The Great Plan of Redemption The Great Plan of Redemption

    Linda S. Reeves October 2016

    Amulek testified, “I would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; … if ye will repent … , immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you.”

  114. The Righteous Judge The Righteous Judge

    Lynn G. Robbins October 2016

    “In ancient days, sacrifice meant to make something or someone holy,” which links it, in an interdependent way, to the definition of the word chasten—“to purify.” Likewise, in ancient Israel, forgiveness came through a sin or trespass offering, or sacrifice.

  115. “If Ye Had Known Me” “If Ye Had Known Me”

    David A. Bednar October 2016

    The exercise of faith in Jesus Christ is relying upon His merits, mercy, and grace.

  116. The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of Christ

    Brian K. Ashton October 2016

    First, faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

  117. Repentance: A Joyful Choice Repentance: A Joyful Choice

    Dale G. Renlund October 2016

    Even as we feel godly sorrow for our actions, when we choose to repent, we immediately invite the Savior into our lives.

  118. Trust in That Spirit Which Leadeth to Do Good Trust in That Spirit Which Leadeth to Do Good

    Henry B. Eyring April 2016

    Alma’s great companion Amulek also taught the truth that we must continue in our service to Him to retain forgiveness: “And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothi...

  119. Be Thou Humble Be Thou Humble

    Steven E. Snow April 2016

    “Yea, [they are] much more blessed than they who are compelled to be humble.”

  120. He Will Place You on His Shoulders and Carry You Home He Will Place You on His Shoulders and Carry You Home

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2016

    If you cannot say you know God is there, you can hope that He is.

  121. Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2016

    As Amulek teaches, we remember Him when we pray over our fields, our flocks, and our households and when we remember the needy, the naked, the sick and afflicted.

  122. Worthy of Our Promised Blessings Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

    Linda S. Reeves October 2015

    Understandably, many have expressed that our Father’s promised blessings are just “way too far away,” particularly when our lives are overflowing with challenges.

  123. Turn to Him and Answers Will Come Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

    James B. Martino October 2015

    My questions led to increased faith.

  124. Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice

    Neil L. Andersen October 2015

    Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is not something ethereal, floating loosely in the air.

  125. Your Next Step Your Next Step

    Randall K. Bennett October 2015

    We have heaven’s help because of Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

  126. Be Not Afraid, Only Believe Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2015

    Implied in such a statement is another of Satan’s deceptions: that belief is available to some people but not to others.

  127. The Holy Ghost as Your Companion The Holy Ghost as Your Companion

    Henry B. Eyring October 2015

    You can treat those moments of inspiration like the seed of faith that Alma described (see Alma 32:28).

  128. Choose to Believe Choose to Believe

    L. Whitney Clayton April 2015

    Perceiving spiritual light is different from seeing physical light.

  129. Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

    David A. Bednar April 2015

    My beloved brothers and sisters, godly fear dispels mortal fears.

  130. The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015

    The Savior’s Atonement cannot become commonplace in our teaching, in our conversation, or in our hearts.

  131. The Reason for Our Hope The Reason for Our Hope

    Boyd K. Packer October 2014

    The Book of Mormon teaches, “For it is expedient that an atonement should be made … , or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement … an infinite and eternal sacrifice” (Alma 34:9–10).

  132. Free Forever, to Act for Themselves Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2014

    Christ died not to save indiscriminately but to offer repentance.

  133. Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2014

    First, you must search the word of God.

  134. Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee

    Eduardo Gavarret October 2014

    Pray for this desire that your faith in Him may grow.

  135. Are We Not All Beggars? Are We Not All Beggars?

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2014

    In addition to taking merciful action in their behalf, we should also pray for those in need.

  136. Choose Wisely Choose Wisely

    Quentin L. Cook October 2014

    This life is the time to prepare to meet God.

  137. I Know These Things of Myself I Know These Things of Myself

    Craig C. Christensen October 2014

    It’s not surprising, then, that when the prophet Alma explained how we develop a testimony, he spoke of a seed growing into a tree.

  138. The Sacrament and the Atonement The Sacrament and the Atonement

    James J. Hamula October 2014

    In this simple yet profound manner, Jesus instituted a new ordinance for God’s covenant people.

  139. Living the Gospel Joyful Living the Gospel Joyful

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2014

    Walking in the path of discipleship does not need to be a bitter experience.

  140. Grateful in Any Circumstances Grateful in Any Circumstances

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2014

    Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God.

  141. Your Four Minutes Your Four Minutes

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2014

    Now, consider how your pathway to eternal life is similar to these athletes’ “four-minute performance.” You are an eternal being.

  142. Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease

    David A. Bednar April 2014

    There is no physical pain, no spiritual wound, no anguish of soul or heartache, no infirmity or weakness you or I ever confront in mortality that the Savior did not experience first.

  143. If Ye Lack Wisdom If Ye Lack Wisdom

    Marcos A. Aidukaitis April 2014

    “… For every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness.”

  144. Come, Join with Us Come, Join with Us

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2013

    It’s natural to have questions—the acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding.

  145. Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Richard G. Scott October 2013

    The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.

  146. Drawing Closer to God Drawing Closer to God

    Terence M. Vinson October 2013

    The Lord gives us ways to help remember Him and His sustaining powers.

  147. The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

    Craig A. Cardon April 2013

    Providing an opportunity for the Savior to enlighten our understanding, Peter once inquired how many times he should forgive his brother and then asked, “Till seven times?” Surely that would be more than enough.

  148. The Gospel to All the World The Gospel to All the World

    John B. Dickson April 2013

    That was almost 35 years ago, and little did I know at the time that I would spend several years of my ministry in the Seventy in the Africa West Area of the Church, among a believing, faithful people whose lives would be so affected by the 1978 revelation on priesthood.

  149. Catch the Wave Catch the Wave

    Russell M. Nelson April 2013

    In addition, the Restoration added knowledge that Saints had anciently.

  150. The Hope of God’s Light The Hope of God’s Light

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2013

    The perfect place to begin is exactly where you are right now.

  151. “Lord, I Believe” “Lord, I Believe”

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2013

    This man’s initial conviction, by his own admission, is limited.

  152. Can Ye Feel So Now? Can Ye Feel So Now?

    Quentin L. Cook October 2012

    As our youth follow President Monson’s counsel by preparing to serve missions, and as we all live the principles the Savior taught and prepare to meet God, we win a much more important race.

  153. I Know It. I Live It. I Love It. I Know It. I Live It. I Love It.

    Ann M. Dibb October 2012

    Note: For further study, I recommend reading Alma 32 and Elder Dallin H.

  154. The Atonement The Atonement

    Boyd K. Packer October 2012

    Concerning the importance of the Atonement, in Alma we learn, “For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; … or else all mankind must unavoidably perish.”

  155. By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

    Marcus B. Nash October 2012

    Faith is both a principle of action and of power.

  156. Converted unto the Lord Converted unto the Lord

    David A. Bednar October 2012

    As is evidenced in Peter’s reply and the Savior’s instruction, a testimony is personal knowledge of spiritual truth obtained by revelation.

  157. Sacrifice Sacrifice

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2012

    The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ has been called the “most transcendent of all events from creation’s dawn to the endless ages of eternity.” That sacrifice is the central message of all the prophets.

  158. Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service

    Robert D. Hales April 2012

    These blessings rightfully belong to all of Heavenly Father’s children.

  159. Personal Revelation and Testimony Personal Revelation and Testimony

    Barbara Thompson October 2011

    Elder David A.

  160. It Is Better to Look Up It Is Better to Look Up

    Carl B. Cook October 2011

    “If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for [our] sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead.”

  161. The Divine Gift of Repentance The Divine Gift of Repentance

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2011

    Repentance exists as an option only because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

  162. Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done

    Robert D. Hales October 2011

    To wait upon the Lord means planting the seed of faith and nourishing it “with great diligence, and … patience.”

  163. Testimony Testimony

    Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. April 2011

    Fifth, as Alma taught, gaining a testimony is usually a progression along the continuum of hoping, believing, and finally knowing the truth of a specific principle, doctrine, or the gospel itself (see Alma 32).

  164. Desire Desire

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2011

    In his sermon on faith, Alma teaches that faith can begin with “no more than [a] desire to believe” if we will “let this desire work in [us]” (Alma 32:27).

  165. The Spirit of Revelation The Spirit of Revelation

    David A. Bednar April 2011

    As you appropriately seek for and apply unto the spirit of revelation, I promise you will “walk in the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5; 2 Nephi 12:5).

  166. The Miracle of the Atonement The Miracle of the Atonement

    C. Scott Grow April 2011

    The Messiah came to redeem men from the Fall of Adam.

  167. A Living Testimony A Living Testimony

    Henry B. Eyring April 2011

    We are taught in those inspired passages to begin our quest for testimony with “a particle of faith” and with desire for it to grow.

  168. Faith—the Choice Is Yours Faith—the Choice Is Yours

    Richard C. Edgley October 2010

    Alma’s classic discussion on faith, as recorded in the 32nd chapter of Alma in the Book of Mormon, is a series of choices to ensure the development and the preservation of our faith.

  169. Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2010

    From the councils in heaven, our Savior sought only to do His Father’s will.

  170. Pride and the Priesthood Pride and the Priesthood

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2010

    “God will have a humble people.

  171. Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

    Boyd K. Packer October 2010

    In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father.

  172. The Holy Ghost and Revelation The Holy Ghost and Revelation

    Jay E. Jensen October 2010

    From that experience I witnessed the results of Alma’s counsel to “awake and arouse [my] faculties … to [conduct] an experiment upon [His] words” (Alma 32:27).

  173. The Divine Gift of Gratitude The Divine Gift of Gratitude

    Thomas S. Monson October 2010

    In the Book of Mormon we are told to “live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which [God] doth bestow upon you.”

  174. The Blessing of Scripture The Blessing of Scripture

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2010

    The word of God, as Alma said, is like a seed planted in our hearts that produces faith as it begins to grow within us (see Alma 32:27–43; see also Romans 10:13–17).

  175. Things Pertaining to Righteousness Things Pertaining to Righteousness

    Francisco J. Viñas April 2010

    Parents play an essential role in helping their children to understand the things pertaining to righteousness.

  176. That Your Burdens May Be Light That Your Burdens May Be Light

    L. Whitney Clayton October 2009

    Second, Alma observed that the poverty and “afflictions [of the poor among the Zoramites] had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word.” He added, “Because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye.” Our economic challenges may help prepare us to hear the word of the Lord.

  177. “Repent … That I May Heal You” “Repent … That I May Heal You”

    Neil L. Andersen October 2009

    The scriptures speak of His arms being open, extended, stretched out, and encircling.

  178. Prayer and Promptings Prayer and Promptings

    Boyd K. Packer October 2009

    “And now, he imparteth his word by angels unto men, yea, not only men but women also.

  179. Finding Strength in Challenging Times! Finding Strength in Challenging Times!

    Allan F. Packer April 2009

    Next, Alma challenged us to experiment on the word: “We will compare the word unto a seed.

  180. Adversity Adversity

    Henry B. Eyring April 2009

    “I behold that ye are lowly in heart; and if so, blessed are ye.”

  181. Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

    Russell M. Nelson April 2009

    In a later prayer, Jesus included a plea for unity.

  182. The Way of the Disciple The Way of the Disciple

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2009

    Too often we approach the gospel like a farmer who places a seed in the ground in the morning and expects corn on the cob by the afternoon.

  183. The Infinite Power of Hope The Infinite Power of Hope

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2008

    In the language of the gospel, this hope is sure, unwavering, and active.

  184. Arms of Safety Arms of Safety

    Jay E. Jensen October 2008

    I speak this evening about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its relevance to the administration of the sacrament by the holders of the Aaronic Priesthood, taught so powerfully and so beautifully by Elder Oaks this morning.

  185. Winning the War against Evil Winning the War against Evil

    James J. Hamula October 2008

    First, do as young Joseph Smith did.

  186. Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson October 2008

    My beloved brethren and sisters, I am deeply grateful for each of you.

  187. Testimony as a Process Testimony as a Process

    Carlos A. Godoy October 2008

    Alma teaches this process of nurturing a testimony: “But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe [and I think that was my case as an investigator], let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words” (Alma 32:27).

  188. Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society

    Julie B. Beck October 2008

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  189. Salvation and Exaltation Salvation and Exaltation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2008

    To be exalted—or to gain exaltation—refers to the highest state of happiness and glory in the celestial realm.

  190. Service, a Divine Quality Service, a Divine Quality

    Carlos H. Amado April 2008

    Only His sacrifice could rescue us from our mortal and fallen state (see Alma 34:8–14).

  191. Born Again Born Again

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2008

    When this true faith takes root in a person, it inevitably leads to repentance.

  192. Today Today

    Lance B. Wickman April 2008

    “… For that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world” (Alma 34:32–34; emphasis added).

  193. Anchors of Testimony Anchors of Testimony

    Mary N. Cook April 2008

    In addition to prayer, study the scriptures about faith.

  194. A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit

    Bruce D. Porter October 2007

    The sacrifices mandated during the Mosaic dispensation pointed symbolically to the atoning sacrifice of the Messiah, who alone could reconcile sinful man with God.

  195. Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

    Russell M. Nelson October 2007

    These three degrees of glory relate to postmortal life.

  196. Do It Now Do It Now

    Donald L. Hallstrom October 2007

    “And now, … as ye have had so many witnesses, therefore, I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end” (Alma 34:32–33).

  197. Good, Better, Best Good, Better, Best

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2007

    Jesus taught this principle in the home of Martha.

  198. The Spirit of the Tabernacle The Spirit of the Tabernacle

    Boyd K. Packer April 2007

    Even more, that Spirit enters into the homes of millions upon millions of Latter-day Saints.

  199. Gratitude: A Path to Happiness Gratitude: A Path to Happiness

    Bonnie D. Parkin April 2007

    Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle.

  200. To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision

    Robert D. Hales April 2007

    Now is the time to use our time properly.

  201. Do You Know? Do You Know?

    Glenn L. Pace April 2007

    My young brothers and sisters, I invite you to “experiment upon my words” (Alma 32:27).

  202. This Day This Day

    Henry B. Eyring April 2007

    “Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God.

  203. Repentance and Conversion Repentance and Conversion

    Russell M. Nelson April 2007

    “Yes,” we responded, “there is hope.

  204. The Power of a Personal Testimony The Power of a Personal Testimony

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2006

    First: Desire to believe.

  205. Spiritual Nutrients Spiritual Nutrients

    James E. Faust October 2006

    Each of you young men of the Aaronic Priesthood has inside of you all of the essential elements for your eternal destiny.

  206. The Plan of Salvation The Plan of Salvation

    L. Tom Perry October 2006

    “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors” (Alma 34:30–32).

  207. “The Great and Wonderful Love” “The Great and Wonderful Love”

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    Satan is the “enemy to all righteousness”; thus he plants doubts about the nature of the Godhead and our relationship with Them.

  208. “I Will Remember Your Sins No More” “I Will Remember Your Sins No More”

    Boyd K. Packer April 2006

    “Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God.

  209. Repentance, a Blessing of Membership Repentance, a Blessing of Membership

    Richard G. Hinckley April 2006

    What does my membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mean to me?

  210. Broken Things to Mend Broken Things to Mend

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2006

    So how does one “come unto Christ” in response to this constant invitation?

  211. The Great Plan of Happiness The Great Plan of Happiness

    Earl C. Tingey April 2006

    The great prophet Amulek taught, “And thus mercy can satisfy the demands of justice, and encircles them in the arms of safety, while he that exercises no faith unto repentance is exposed to the whole law of the demands of justice; therefore only unto him that has faith unto repentance is brought about the great and eternal plan of redemption.”

  212. Knowing the Lord’s Will for You Knowing the Lord’s Will for You

    Anne C. Pingree October 2005

    I bear witness, my beloved sisters, that in order to truly be an instrument in the hands of God, in order to fully have that blessing bestowed upon us in “the day of this life” in which we “perform [our] labors,” we must, as Elder Maxwell says, “finally submit ourselves” to the Lord.

  213. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

    Boyd K. Packer April 2005

    My experience has been that a testimony does not burst upon us suddenly.

  214. Now Is the Time to Prepare Now Is the Time to Prepare

    Russell M. Nelson April 2005

    From her sudden departure we can learn a very important lesson: now is the time to prepare to meet God.

  215. The Fruits of the First Vision The Fruits of the First Vision

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2005

    As we truly humble ourselves, we will be blessed with this gift to have faith and to hope for things which are not seen but are true (see Alma 32:21).

  216. How Has Relief Society Blessed Your Life? How Has Relief Society Blessed Your Life?

    Bonnie D. Parkin October 2004

    Belonging to Relief Society is critical for newly baptized sisters and, by extension, their families.

  217. Securing Our Testimonies Securing Our Testimonies

    Donald L. Staheli October 2004

    “But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words” (Alma 32:27).

  218. Pure Testimony Pure Testimony

    M. Russell Ballard October 2004

    A testimony is a witness or confirmation of eternal truth impressed upon individual hearts and souls through the Holy Ghost, whose primary ministry is to testify of truth, particularly as it relates to the Father and the Son.

  219. Be Not Deceived Be Not Deceived

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2004

    In other words, if we indulge in drugs or pornography or other evils that the Apostle called sowing to the flesh, eternal law dictates that we harvest corruption rather than life eternal.

  220. Remember the Teachings of Your Father Remember the Teachings of Your Father

    H. Bryan Richards October 2004

    “Therefore, if a seed groweth it is good, but if it groweth not, behold it is not good, therefore it is cast away” (Alma 32:27–28, 32).

  221. Preparation for the Second Coming Preparation for the Second Coming

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2004

    Brothers and sisters, as the Book of Mormon teaches, “this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; … the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors” (Alma 34:32).

  222. When Thou Art Converted When Thou Art Converted

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2004

    Further, for the gospel to be written in your heart, you need to know what it is and grow to understand it more fully.

  223. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

    Keith B. McMullin April 2004

    The desire to know is the first step in one’s quest for a testimony of Jesus.

  224. Applying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family Applying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family

    Francisco J. Viñas April 2004

    It is in the home that one learns that faith is intimately related to the Atonement, “this being the intent of this last sacrifice, to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance” (Alma 34:15).

  225. But If Not … But If Not …

    Dennis E. Simmons April 2004

    Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope.

  226. Do Not Fear Do Not Fear

    Boyd K. Packer April 2004

    Alma called the plan of salvation “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8; see also 2 Nephi 11:5; Alma 12:25; 17:16; 34:9; 41:2; 42:5, 11–13, 15, 31; Moses 6:62).

  227. The Atonement: All for All The Atonement: All for All

    Bruce C. Hafen April 2004

    We grow in two ways—removing negative weeds and cultivating positive flowers.

  228. Seeing the Promises Afar Off Seeing the Promises Afar Off

    Anne C. Pingree October 2003

    These two covenant Relief Society sisters embody the meaning of Alma’s teaching “concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”

  229. Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

    James E. Faust October 2003

    To those who believe but wish their belief to be strengthened, I urge you to walk in faith and trust in God.

  230. “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected” “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”

    Boyd K. Packer October 2003

    We learned about the plan of redemption—“the great plan of happiness.” We came to earth to be tested and to gain experience, with a promise that “through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.”

  231. Are You a Saint? Are You a Saint?

    Quentin L. Cook October 2003

    Saints who respond to the Savior’s message will not be led astray by distracting and destructive pursuits and will be prepared to make appropriate sacrifices.

  232. How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

    Notably, at the last day the adversary “will not support” those who followed him anyway (Alma 30:60).

  233. Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered

    James E. Faust April 2003

    A principle in this statement that is often overlooked is that they must fully repent and “suffer for their sins” and “pay their debt to justice.” I recognize that now is the time “to prepare to meet God.” If the repentance of the wayward children does not happen in this life, is it still possible for the cords of the sealing to be strong enough for them yet to work out their repentance?

  234. Overcoming the Stench of Sin Overcoming the Stench of Sin

    Spencer V. Jones April 2003

    I lovingly plead, “Do not procrastinate the day of your repentance” (Alma 34:33).

  235. Follow the Instructions Follow the Instructions

    D. Rex Gerratt April 2003

    Life is uncertain.

  236. Encircled in the Arms of His Love Encircled in the Arms of His Love

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2002

    Our discipleship need not be dried out by discouragement or the heat of the day, nor should dismaying, societal symptoms “weigh [us] down” (Moroni 9:25), including “in-your-face” carnal confrontiveness (see Alma 32:38).

  237. But If Not But If Not

    Lance B. Wickman October 2002

    Still, we mortals quite naturally want to know the why.

  238. Yielding to the Enticings of the Holy Spirit Yielding to the Enticings of the Holy Spirit

    Kenneth Johnson October 2002

    Without this glorious gift, we cannot comprehend the purpose of life or the great plan of the Eternal Father.

  239. Being Teachable Being Teachable

    Robert R. Steuer April 2002

    How do we ignite this power of divine instruction in our lives?

  240. The Lifeline of Prayer The Lifeline of Prayer

    James E. Faust April 2002

    We are privileged to pray daily for the small and great concerns in our lives.

  241. For Thy Good For Thy Good

    Richard C. Edgley April 2002

    The unfathomable extent of Christ’s mercy and His Atonement are explained by Amulek in the 34th chapter of Alma in the Book of Mormon.

  242. Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love

    Gene R. Cook April 2002

    Receive it.

  243. Building a Bridge of Faith Building a Bridge of Faith

    Charles Didier October 2001

    As we consider our mortal existence on this earth and the purpose of life expressed by Amulek that “this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God” (Alma 34:32), what is the Lord’s way to help us achieve this very purpose?

  244. Prayer Prayer

    Henry B. Eyring October 2001

    “Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.”

  245. The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

    James E. Faust October 2001

    The Atonement and the Resurrection accomplish many things.

  246. “Help Thou Mine Unbelief” “Help Thou Mine Unbelief”

    L. Whitney Clayton October 2001

    Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel and is more than mere belief.

  247. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

    Boyd K. Packer October 2001

    The purpose of mortal life and death;

  248. The Seventh Commandment: A Shield The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2001

    Hence, reassuring gospel givens could rightly be stressed, such as how individuals who truly repent, though their “sins be as scarlet,” may become “as white as snow” (Isa.

  249. You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake

    David E. Sorensen April 2001

    An important step in obtaining the cure for spiritual poison is to get on your knees and ask Heavenly Father to forgive you.

  250. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    Several scriptures describe the essence of Christ’s glorious and rescuing Atonement, including a breathtaking autobiographical verse confiding, “Would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink” (D&C 19:18).

  251. The Law of the Fast The Law of the Fast

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2001

    Another Book of Mormon prophet, Amulek, explained that often our prayers have no power because we have turned our backs on the needy.

  252. The Path to Peace and Joy The Path to Peace and Joy

    Richard G. Scott October 2000

    Peace is the precious fruit of a righteous life.

  253. The Challenge to Become The Challenge to Become

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2000

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan by which we can become what children of God are supposed to become.

  254. The Tugs and Pulls of the World The Tugs and Pulls of the World

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2000

    The returning prodigals are never numerous enough, but regularly some come back from “a far country” (Luke 15:13).

  255. Now Is the Time Now Is the Time

    M. Russell Ballard October 2000

    We know that both members and nonmembers are more likely to be thoroughly converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ when there is a willingness to experiment upon the word (see Alma 32:27).

  256. Retaining a Remission of Sin Retaining a Remission of Sin

    Keith Crockett October 2000

    Prayer is one of the greatest blessings we have while here on earth.

  257. Resurrection Resurrection

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2000

    The assurance of resurrection also gives us a powerful incentive to keep the commandments of God during our mortal lives.

  258. The Shield of Faith The Shield of Faith

    James E. Faust April 2000

    “Now behold, would not this increase your faith?”

  259. Keep an Eternal Perspective Keep an Eternal Perspective

    Jay E. Jensen April 2000

    The sequence in the teaching process from this verse is that our Heavenly Father first taught Adam and Eve the plan of redemption; then He gave them commandments.

  260. Watch Over and Strengthen Watch Over and Strengthen

    Henry B. Eyring April 2000

    There is a miracle appearing in the Church.

  261. Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan

    Yoshihiko Kikuchi April 2000

    As we seek and pray in faith, the Lord will guide us, and His elect will soon embrace “the glad tidings of great joy,” to partake of the eternal and “infinite atonement” of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  262. The Creation The Creation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2000

    The entire Creation was planned by God.

  263. Lessons from Laman and Lemuel Lessons from Laman and Lemuel

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1999

    Brothers and sisters, on very thin pages, thick with meaning, are some almost hidden scriptures.

  264. Do Not Delay Do Not Delay

    Henry B. Eyring October 1999

    “Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God.

  265. Of Seeds and Soils Of Seeds and Soils

    James E. Faust October 1999

    “Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding.”

  266. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    This unique mortal mission of the Lord—the gospel as He defined it—we know as the Atonement.

  267. Welcome Home Welcome Home

    Keith B. McMullin April 1999

    Christ bridged the gulf between the mortal and immortal.

  268. Healing Soul and Body Healing Soul and Body

    Robert D. Hales October 1998

    The Lord is the ultimate caregiver.

  269. Cultivating Divine Attributes Cultivating Divine Attributes

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1998

    The words of the Apostle Paul come to mind: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” These divine attributes should become fixed in our hearts and minds to guide us in all of our actions.

  270. The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1998

    To have the continuous companionship of the Holy Ghost is the most precious possession we can have in mortality.

  271. Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1998

    Faith and hope are constantly interactive and are not always easily or precisely distinguished.

  272. The Time to Prepare The Time to Prepare

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1998

    My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to join with you again in a general conference of the Church.

  273. Making Faith a Reality Making Faith a Reality

    Janette Hales Beckham October 1997

    The prophet Alma described these feelings when he said: “For ye know that the word hath swelled your souls, … that your understanding doth begin to be enlightened.

  274. “True to the Truth” “True to the Truth”

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1997

    First, the fundamental reason why the Lord has instructed us to conduct worthiness interviews in His Church is to teach us to keep the commitments we make.

  275. “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”

    Robert D. Hales April 1997

    The first seeds of conversion begin with an awareness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a desire to know the truth concerning His restored Church.

  276. “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts” “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1996

    Fortunately for us, our loving Lord will work with us, “even if [we] can [do] no more than desire to believe,” providing we will “let this desire work in [us]” (Alma 32:27).

  277. The Atonement The Atonement

    Russell M. Nelson October 1996

    Rich meaning is found in study of the word atonement in the Semitic languages of Old Testament times.

  278. Christians in Belief and Action Christians in Belief and Action

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1996

    Our faith in the Lord moves us to the second principle of the gospel: repentance.

  279. “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods” “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1996

    Facing upward is crucial for successful parenting.

  280. A Handful of Meal and a Little Oil A Handful of Meal and a Little Oil

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 1996

    There is a particularly reprehensible moment in the Book of Mormon in which a group of vain and unchristian Zoramites, after climbing atop their Rameumptom and declaring their special standing before God, immediately proceed to cast the poor from their synagogues, synagogues these needy had labored with their own hands to build.

  281. Faith of Our Fathers Faith of Our Fathers

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1996

    During February of this year, citizens in Nauvoo and communities across Iowa commemorated the 150th anniversary of the exodus of the Saints.

  282. Stay on the True Course Stay on the True Course

    Carlos E. Asay April 1996

    We must not allow the things of the world to blinker our vision of the eternal destination.

  283. “Becometh As a Child” “Becometh As a Child”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1996

    Just as the scriptures assure, “little children do have words given unto them many times” (Alma 32:23).

  284. Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard

    Susan L. Warner April 1996

    We are to remember to keep His commandments in all things (see 1 Ne.

  285. “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father” “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1995

    Another cosmic fact: only by aligning our wills with God’s is full happiness to be found.

  286. To Touch a Life with Faith To Touch a Life with Faith

    Henry B. Eyring October 1995

    “Now behold, would not this increase your faith?

  287. Our Message to the World Our Message to the World

    Robert E. Wells October 1995

    This infinite atonement of Christ and Christ’s divine Sonship go together hand in hand to form the single most important doctrine of all Christianity.

  288. We Have a Work to Do We Have a Work to Do

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1995

    In the Young Women conference, emphasis was given to the words of Alma found in the thirty-second chapter of the book of Alma.

  289. Trying the Word of God Trying the Word of God

    Virginia H. Pearce April 1995

    Alma used a seed to stand for the word.

  290. The Light within You The Light within You

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1995

    In summary, try a little harder to measure up to the divine within each of you.

  291. The Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony The Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony

    Robert D. Hales October 1994

    Have a sincere desire to know the truth and express that desire in humble prayer to our Heavenly Father.

  292. “Brightness of Hope” “Brightness of Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1994

    Faith and hope are constantly interactive and may not always be precisely distinguished or sequenced.

  293. Don’t Drop the Ball Don’t Drop the Ball

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1994

    Today is a part of eternity.

  294. Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise

    Boyd K. Packer October 1994

    The flow of revelation depends on your faith.

  295. Growing Up Spiritually Growing Up Spiritually

    Janette C. Hales April 1994

    “Now behold, would not this increase your faith?

  296. A Mighty Change of Heart A Mighty Change of Heart

    Spencer J. Condie October 1993

    The Savior has given each of us the soul-stretching commandment not only to behave ourselves but to become perfect, even as He and His Father are perfect (see Matt.

  297. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    I speak now of category two—unchanging plans.

  298. Ward and Branch Families: Part of Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us Ward and Branch Families: Part of Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us

    Virginia H. Pearce October 1993

    I have always believed that if people are really going to learn something, they need more than an explanation; they need an experience.

  299. The Lord of Life The Lord of Life

    J. Richard Clarke April 1993

    Such indulgence in premeditated sin shows pitiful misunderstanding of repentance.

  300. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

    John M. Madsen April 1993

    He is Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world (see 1 Ne.

  301. Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

    Gene R. Cook April 1993

    Perhaps some of us have not received or known how to use the great gift of grace the Father has given to us through the Atonement of His Son, Jesus Christ.

  302. Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

    Merrill J. Bateman October 1992

    Alma states that continued nourishment will cause the seed to grow into the tree of life with fruit that is exceedingly white, sweet, and pure—“a tree springing up unto everlasting life” (Alma 32:41; see also 32:26–42).

  303. “Settle This in Your Hearts” “Settle This in Your Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1992

    We “cannot bear all things now,” but the Lord “will lead [us] along,” as we “give place” in our thoughts and schedules and “give away” our sins, which are the only ways we can begin to make room to receive all that God can give us (D&C 78:18; 50:4; Alma 32:27, 28; 22:18).

  304. “By Way of Invitation” (Alma 5:62) “By Way of Invitation” (Alma 5:62)

    Betty Jo N. Jepsen October 1992

    We can search the word of God.

  305. Please Hear the Call! Please Hear the Call!

    Adney Y. Komatsu April 1992

    The fact that people are physically nearby, regardless of the setting, does not always equate to feelings of acceptance, understanding, inclusion, and fellowship.

  306. Gratitude for the Goodness of God Gratitude for the Goodness of God

    Robert D. Hales April 1992

    Through expression of prayerful gratitude and thanksgiving, we show our dependence upon a higher source of wisdom and knowledge—God the Father and his Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

  307. Doors of Death Doors of Death

    Russell M. Nelson April 1992

    Meanwhile, we who tarry here have a few precious moments remaining “to prepare to meet God” (Alma 34:32).

  308. Jesus the Christ Jesus the Christ

    Robert L. Backman October 1991

    His was a “great and last sacrifice,” an “infinite and eternal sacrifice,” which none but the sinless Son of God could effect (Alma 34:10).

  309. Today—A Day of Eternity Today—A Day of Eternity

    George I. Cannon October 1991

    “Behold, now is the time and the day of your salvation.

  310. The Ultimate Inheritance—An Allegory The Ultimate Inheritance—An Allegory

    Cree-L Kofford October 1991

    He went on to argue that “this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God” (Alma 34:32) and closed with a breathtaking summary in which he said no one has the right to judge the sum total of a man’s life until that life has been lived.

  311. Repentance Repentance

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1991

    No part of walking by faith is more difficult than walking the road of repentance.

  312. Listen to Learn Listen to Learn

    Russell M. Nelson April 1991

    Carefully listen to learn from the Lord through the still small voice—the Holy Spirit—which leads to truth.

  313. Sunday Worship Service Sunday Worship Service

    W. Mack Lawrence April 1991

    Number two, teach your children the significance of the worship service.

  314. Change Change

    Jacob de Jager April 1991

    “Ye cannot say, when you are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God.

  315. “Yagottawanna” “Yagottawanna”

    Jack H Goaslind April 1991

    “Yagottawanna” also shows an attitude of faith.

  316. “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds” “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1991

    Building faith is often preceded by shaping circumstances, benefiting those who are “in a preparation to hear the word” (Alma 32:6).

  317. Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1990

    Restoration scriptures tell us much more about how we can really be forgiven through the atonement of Christ by means of which, finally, “mercy … overpowereth justice” (Alma 34:15).

  318. Hour of Conversion Hour of Conversion

    Robert K. Dellenbach October 1990

    Alma said, “Even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you” (Alma 32:27).

  319. What Is Truth? What Is Truth?

    Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1990

    The prophet Alma, in his great discourse to the Zoramites, said, “But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words” (Alma 32:27).

  320. Choices Choices

    Russell M. Nelson October 1990

    Faith, repentance, and obedience will qualify you for sublime gifts of justice and mercy, which are bestowed upon those worthy of the blessings of the Atonement (see Alma 34:16–17).

  321. The Resurrection The Resurrection

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990

    So the question of questions is: What makes people repent?

  322. “Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

    Otherwise, if certain mortal experiences were cut short, it would be like pulling up a flower to see how the roots are doing.

  323. The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor

    Robert D. Hales April 1990

    All of us on earth are winners because we chose to come to this mortal probation, which Alma described as a preparatory state (see Alma 12:24, 26; 34:32; 42:10, 13).

  324. To the Elderly in the Church To the Elderly in the Church

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1989

    We hope that you will continue to generate good thoughts and feelings in your heart and mind and quickly dismiss those which are harmful and destructive to you.

  325. Revelation in a Changing World Revelation in a Changing World

    Boyd K. Packer October 1989

    Following baptism, one is confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a brief ordinance, during which there is conferred the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  326. Winding Up Our Spiritual Clocks Winding Up Our Spiritual Clocks

    Dean L. Larsen October 1989

    Ye must pour out your souls in your closets, and your secret places, and in your wilderness.” (Alma 34:19, 26.)

  327. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    God will have a humble people.

  328. Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality

    Ronald E. Poelman April 1989

    Because the Savior suffered “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind … [taking] upon him the pains and the sickness of his people … [and taking] upon him their infirmities, … [he knows] according to the flesh how to [help] his people according to their infirmities.” (Alma 7:11–12.) Therefore, we should follow the counsel of Amulek: “Let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.” (Alma 34:27.)

  329. Irony: The Crust on the Bread of Adversity Irony: The Crust on the Bread of Adversity

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1989

    Another cardinal key is to “live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which [God] doth bestow upon you.” (Alma 34:38.)

  330. “Lord, When Saw We Thee an Hungred?” “Lord, When Saw We Thee an Hungred?”

    Joy F. Evans April 1989

    We can help each other, also, on our days of unbelief.

  331. Addiction or Freedom Addiction or Freedom

    Russell M. Nelson October 1988

    “That same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life … will have power to possess your body in that eternal world.” (Alma 34:32–34.)

  332. The Soil and Roots of Testimony The Soil and Roots of Testimony

    John K. Carmack October 1988

    Alma also explained that one must start on the road to a testimony by having a desire, or as he stated, you must “awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, … even if ye can no more than desire to believe.” (Alma 32:27; italics added.)

  333. “Answer Me” “Answer Me”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

    Why does this generation seek a sign?

  334. Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ” Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

    Gene R. Cook October 1988

    We must better relearn how to invite the Spirit of the Lord for such an endeavor, even humbling self “to the dust.” (D&C 138:56; Alma 34:38.)

  335. The Royal Law of Love The Royal Law of Love

    Marion D. Hanks October 1988

    “And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith.” (Alma 34:28.)

  336. “What Think Ye of Christ?” “What Think Ye of Christ?”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1988

    The Messiah’s atoning sacrifice is the central message of the prophets of all ages.

  337. I Testify I Testify

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    I testify that we are the spirit offspring of a loving God, our Heavenly Father (see Acts 17:29; 1 Ne.

  338. Because of Your Steadiness Because of Your Steadiness

    Henry B. Eyring April 1988

    “But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life” (Alma 32:40–41).

  339. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    No wonder we should “live in thanksgiving daily” (Alma 34:38) because “all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator” (Alma 30:44).

  340. Overcoming Challenges along Life’s Way Overcoming Challenges along Life’s Way

    Joy F. Evans October 1987

    As Alma taught us of faith, the desire to believe, to change, can be as a seed that will grow, sprout, and bear fruit (see Alma 32:27–43).

  341. The Book of Mormon’s Witness of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon’s Witness of Jesus Christ

    J. Thomas Fyans April 1987

    “That same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world” (Alma 34:34).

  342. Patience, a Key to Happiness Patience, a Key to Happiness

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1987

    “… Ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience” (Alma 32:37, 42–43).

  343. The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1987

    At the end of last year, there were more than 15,000 local congregations scattered through 122 colonies, territories, and sovereign nations.

  344. The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1987

    I am deeply concerned about what we are doing to teach the Saints at all levels the gospel of Jesus Christ as completely and authoritatively as do the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants.

  345. “Joy Cometh in the Morning” “Joy Cometh in the Morning”

    Russell M. Nelson October 1986

    Therefore, our first noble deed of the morning should be a humble prayer of gratitude.

  346. Welfare Principles to Guide Our Lives: An Eternal Plan for the Welfare of Men’s Souls Welfare Principles to Guide Our Lives: An Eternal Plan for the Welfare of Men’s Souls

    Robert D. Hales April 1986

    There are many Christian acts of charity in our community that have come to my attention.

  347. Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1985

    What did the righteous fathers of the Book of Mormon teach their sons?

  348. “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them” “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”

    Dean L. Larsen October 1985

    In fact, this is the only true test.

  349. The Gospel The Gospel

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1985

    “Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God.

  350. The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home

    Ardeth G. Kapp October 1985

    Let me tell you about this old set that my mom and dad gave me when I was seventeen.

  351. Christ, Our Passover Christ, Our Passover

    Howard W. Hunter April 1985

    “For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice.” (Alma 34:10.)

  352. Choose the Good Part Choose the Good Part

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1984

    To be in control of your life, to be a success regardless of your situation, whether happily married, unhappily married, a single parent, a widow, or a wife of an inactive husband, I recommend that you come to know your Father in Heaven.

  353. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

    One of the great blessings flowing from amplifying, latter-day revelations is the crucial, doctrinal framework known as the marvelous plan of salvation, the plan of happiness, or the plan of mercy.

  354. Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern

    Gene R. Cook April 1984

    “Pray in your families, both morning, mid-day, and evening, and I will quicken your memory of these teachings.” (See 3 Ne.

  355. Straightway Straightway

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1983

    We often avoid taking action because we tell ourselves that our problem was caused by circumstances or people beyond our control.

  356. “Be of Good Cheer” “Be of Good Cheer”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1982

    And if the heat from the sun of such circumstances will scorch even a green tree, this heat will be very real.

  357. The Blessings We Receive As We Meet the Challenges of Economic Stress The Blessings We Receive As We Meet the Challenges of Economic Stress

    James E. Faust October 1982

    Sixth, we learn patience.

  358. The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of Jesus

    Marion G. Romney April 1982

    Without complying with these requirements and the other principles and the ordinances of the gospel, one is left beyond the reach of the plan of mercy, to rely upon the law of justice, which will require that he suffer for his own sins, even as Jesus suffered.

  359. “We Believe in Being Honest” “We Believe in Being Honest”

    Mark E. Petersen April 1982

    We must take a positive approach to our religion and literally make it a way of life, a plan of daily action.

  360. Pondering Strengthens the Spiritual Life Pondering Strengthens the Spiritual Life

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1982

    “Now, we will compare the word unto a seed.

  361. “A Brother Offended” “A Brother Offended”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1982

    A sixth step is to remember the Lord’s hand is in this work.

  362. Let Us Go Up to the House of God Let Us Go Up to the House of God

    L. Tom Perry April 1982

    The Lord has declared, “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God.” (Alma 34:32.) In the Lord’s plan for the salvation of his children, he has made two points clear: first, Jesus Christ is the only name under heaven by which authority is given for man’s salvation (see Acts 4:11–12); and second, every man and woman must accept the gospel and receive its ordinances by authority, or they cannot be saved (see John 3:5).

  363. An Invitation to Grow An Invitation to Grow

    Dwan J. Young April 1982

    Be aware that growth is a process.

  364. Conference Time Conference Time

    Howard W. Hunter October 1981

    “Now, we will compare the word unto a seed.

  365. “Be Ye Prepared” “Be Ye Prepared”

    LeGrand Richards October 1981

    The Prophet Alma in the Book of Mormon said that this life is the time to prepare to meet the Lord.

  366. Building Bridges to Faith Building Bridges to Faith

    Loren C. Dunn April 1981

    “If ye can no more than desire to believe,” said Alma, “let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words.” (Alma 32:27.)

  367. Repentance Repentance

    Marion G. Romney October 1980

    “And … he shall bring salvation to all those who shall believe on his name; … the intent of [this] … sacrifice [being] to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance.” (Alma 34:8, 15; italics added.)

  368. Do We All Believe in the Same God? Do We All Believe in the Same God?

    F. Enzio Busche April 1980

    We are living in the glorious days of fulfillment eagerly awaited by the prophets of old—Enoch, Isaiah, Daniel, Paul, and many others.

  369. Willing to Receive Willing to Receive

    Marion D. Hanks April 1980

    “And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith” (Alma 34:28).

  370. Preparing for Service in the Church Preparing for Service in the Church

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1979

    Alma tells us that the Lord “Imparteth his word by angels unto men, yea, not only men but women also.

  371. Fundamental Welfare Services Fundamental Welfare Services

    Marion G. Romney April 1979

    According to the teachings of the great Book of Mormon prophet, Amulek, the very efficacy of one’s prayers turns upon his liberality in caring for the poor.

  372. Prayer and Revelation Prayer and Revelation

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    “… And when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.” (Alma 34:17–27.)

  373. The Royal Law of Love The Royal Law of Love

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    The caring for the poor and the handicapped and those who need our help is a main purpose and an absolute requirement in fulfilling the royal law of loving our neighbors as ourselves.

  374. The Blessings of Righteous Obedience The Blessings of Righteous Obedience

    Delbert L. Stapley October 1977

    “That same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world.” (Alma 34:31–34.)

  375. Young Women—Real Guardians Young Women—Real Guardians

    David B. Haight October 1977

    Young men—maturing, learning, and forming habits—have ideals and special persons they admire.

  376. Letter to a Returned Missionary Letter to a Returned Missionary

    Charles A. Didier October 1977

    “And now, as I said unto you before, as ye have had so many witnesses, therefore, I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed.” (Alma 34:32–33.)

  377. Prayer Prayer

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1977

    We should pray frequently.

  378. Do unto Others … Do unto Others …

    Mark E. Petersen April 1977

    In the book of Alma we read a further explanation: “If ye do not remember to be charitable, ye are as dross, which the refiners do cast out, (it being of no worth) and is trodden under foot of men.” (Alma 34:29.)

  379. The Spirit of Missionary Work The Spirit of Missionary Work

    Carlos E. Asay October 1976

    I then asked the investigator about his knowledge of Christ’s teachings, and without hesitation he explained that before his contact with the missionaries his knowledge was very limited.

  380. The Dead Who Die in the Lord The Dead Who Die in the Lord

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1976

    When the wicked and ungodly depart from this life they continue in their wickedness and rebellion.

  381. He Is the Son of God He Is the Son of God

    David B. Haight April 1976

    The prophet Alma said little children have words given unto them many times which confound the wise and the learned.

  382. Faith—The First Step Faith—The First Step

    Howard W. Hunter April 1975

    “Now I ask, is this faith?

  383. A Time to Prepare A Time to Prepare

    William H. Bennett April 1975

    “And now, as I said unto you before, as ye have had so many witnesses, therefore, I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed.” (Alma 34:32–33.)

  384. A Time of Urgency A Time of Urgency

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1974

    Here is one of God’s choicest daughters aware of the importance now, right now, and the truths as recorded in Alma 34:32, “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors.”

  385. The Strength of Testimony The Strength of Testimony

    Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1974

    It is a common error to feel that testimony means full conversion.

  386. The Path to Eternal Life The Path to Eternal Life

    Delbert L. Stapley October 1973

    “For behold, if ye have procrastinated the day of your repentance even until death, behold, ye have become subjected to the spirit of the devil, … therefore, the Spirit of the Lord hath withdrawn from you, and hath no place in you.

  387. You Shall Receive the Spirit You Shall Receive the Spirit

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1973

    As we consider that question, the difference is immediately apparent.

  388. Behold Your Little Ones Behold Your Little Ones

    Boyd K. Packer April 1973

    “… he imparteth his word by angels unto men, yea, not only men but women also.

  389. The Family Influence The Family Influence

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1973

    If children are tuned in on the right wave length, if they are taught early the responsibilities of time and eternities, they will usually react properly when engulfed in emergencies.

  390. What Manner of Men? “As I Am” What Manner of Men? “As I Am”

    Marion D. Hanks April 1973

    “And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith.” (Alma 34:27–28.)

  391. Caring for the Poor and Needy Caring for the Poor and Needy

    Marion G. Romney October 1972

    “Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.” (Alma 34:17–18, 20–21, 23, 26–27.)

  392. Man’s Eternal Horizon Man’s Eternal Horizon

    Joseph Anderson April 1972

    Concerning faith he states that “faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” (Alma 32:21.)

  393. “By Love, Serve One Another” “By Love, Serve One Another”

    S. Dilworth Young October 1971

    “Therefore, if ye do not remember to be charitable, ye are as dross, which the refiners do cast out, (it being of no worth) and is trodden under foot of men.” (Alma 34:28–29.)

  394. The Iron Rod The Iron Rod

    Harold B. Lee April 1971

    One might well ask: How does one get “learning by faith”?

  395. “The Spirit Beareth Record” “The Spirit Beareth Record”

    Boyd K. Packer April 1971

    We would do well not to disregard the testimonies of the prophets or of the children, for “he imparteth his words by angels unto men, yea, not only men but women also.