When we have a testimony of Joseph Smith we come closer to Jesus Christ and better feel God's love for us and understand His plan for us.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

We would all like to know when the 2nd coming will happen, more important is knowing how prepared we will be for the 2nd Coming. We look at scriptures from Come Follow Me this week with support from the Bible and Book of Mormon for an exciting look at how to prepare for the 2nd Coming.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

Sources:

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe," Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015

Russell M. Nelson, in "Hope of Israel" [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018

Carol F. McConkie, "The Beauty of Holiness," Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 10

Dallin H. Oaks, "Preparation for the Second Coming," Ensign or Liahona, May 2004

Kimball, Spencer W. Faith Precedes the Miracle: Based on Discourses of Spencer W. Kimball. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1972.

The Church is leading the world in education. BYU Pathway is a worldwide education initiative to bring affordable education to people all over the world. J.D. Griffith is the Vice President for BYU Pathway Worldwide and is at the leading edge of taking education to Africa, Asia, and to 180 countries around the world with 80,000 students!

You can find meaning and purpose in your life by helping be a part of this amazing effort to bring the light of learning to the world.

We learn principles from the D&C and then find all sorts of Bible and Book of Mormon verses to back it up! Who God is, how God works, and what God wants us to do. It is very exciting!

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

Sources:

2014–A:94, Boyd K. Packer, The Witness

2009–O:55, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Two Principles for Any Economy

2022–A:78, D. Todd Christofferson, Our Relationship with God

2019–A:70, Dale G. Renlund, Abound with Blessings

2025–A:82, David A. Bednar, The Times of Restitution of All Things

God has a plan for ALL of His children. Salvation is possible for every person born on earth through temple blessings and we each get to play a part in God's plan of salvation for everyone!

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

Sources:

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus," Ensign, Nov. 2000

Henry B. Eyring, "Gathering the Family of God," May 2017

Your meaning and purpose are driven by one powerful concept: your power to choose! Entrepreneur and podcaster Matt Herrington shares how we ALWAYS get to choose!

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We don't build temples quite like Saints in Nauvoo, but we can still have the excitement of building just like they did. This week we look at scriptures on building as well as what we are called to build in our day.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

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Even in turbulent and changing times, we can find meaning, purpose and consistency in our relationships. The key is to be intentional about prioritizing time and attention with the most important relationships.

Loren Spendlove is an author, teacher, entrepreneur and shows us how to ground ourselves in our positive relationships.

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