Patterns help us understand God, and Elder Sitati talks about it so simply and beautifully in his talk “Patterns of Discipleship.” Here are some questions to consider as you study:

How do patterns and truths in the world help you know God better?

What does humility mean?

And if you’re looking for further study:

"The Nature and Character of God" by Andrew C. Skinner, BYU Speech April 2006

"True Doctrine, Understood, Changes Attitudes and Behavior" by Todd B. Parker, BYU Speech January 2015

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Elder Gong reminds us of the hope of a “happily ever after” in his talk “Happy and Forever.” Here are some questions to consider as you study:

“‘As for me,’ she says, ‘the temple is a place of healing, learning, and acknowledging the Atonement of Jesus Christ.’”

What is the temple for you?

“We find heaven’s sociality in each other.”

How do you find heaven in others?

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“His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light” by Sister Dennis is such a powerful call to us to lead with love. Here are some questions to consider as you study:

How can we help all to feel like they belong, regardless of personal circumstance we see or don't see?

“Are there people in your path who you have felt inclined to judge?”

And if you’re looking for further study:

"Lord, I Would Follow Thee" Hymn

"Songs Sung and Unsung" by Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2017 General Conference

"The Great Commandment" by Joseph B. Wirthlin, October 2007 Gen Conf

"Opening Remarks" by Russell M. Nelson, October 2018 Gen Conf

"Hearts Knit Together" by Gary E. Stevenson, April 2021 Gen Conf

"Choices for Eternity" by Russell M. Nelson, Young Adult Devotional May 2022

"The Greatest Possession" by Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2021 Gen Conf

Talks listed in footnotes 7 & 20

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Elder Holland’s talk “Lifted Up upon the Cross” is such a beautiful testimony of the atonement of Christ. Here are some questions to consider as you study:

How can we emphasize the FULL atonement - suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection - in our lives and callings?

How is your life a symbol of your faith?

And if you’re looking for further study:

Footnotes 2, 6, 7, & 14

"Opening the Heavens for Help" by Russell M. Nelson, April 2020 Gen Conf

"The Symbol of Christ" by Godron B. Hinckley, April 1975 Gen Conf

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Elder Andersen’s talk “Drawing Closer to the Savior” once again stressed the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Here’s a question that Elder Andersen poses to ponder as you study:

“[H]ow can we deepen and strengthen our commitment to the Savior in the days ahead?”

And if you’re looking for further study:

"Steady in the Storms" by Henry B. Eyering, April 2022 Gen Conf

"Becometh as a Child" by Neal A. Maxwell, April 1996 Gen Conf

"Grounded, Rooted, Established, and Settled" by Neal A. Maxwell, BYU speech 1981

"A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous" by Neil L. Andersen, BYU speech 2015

"Temples and Work Therein" by David B. Haight, October 1990 Gen Conf

"The Everlasting Covenant" by Russell M. Nelson, October 2022 Liahona article

"What is True?" by Russell M. Nelson, October 2022 Gen Conf

"Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives" by Russell M. Nelson, April 2018 Gen Conf

"Going Forward in the Second Century" by Dallin H. Oaks, BYU speech 2022

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"Hope of Israel" by Russell M. Nelson, Youth Devotional 2018

“Facing the Conflict in Ukraine; Healing the Conflict in My Heart” by Anastasia Kocheva, YA Weekly Article, May 2022

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“Courage to Proclaim the Truth” by Elder Silva speaks to the charge we’re given as disciples of Christ - to proclaim the gospel. Here’s a question to consider as you study:

Proclaiming the truth doesn’t always look like giving someone a Book of Mormon. It could mean messaging someone to tell them you’re thinking about them.

What does proclaiming the gospel look like for you?

And if you’re looking for further study:

"Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation" by Russell M. Nelson, October 2021 General Conference

"Come, Join With Us" by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, October 2013 General Conference

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Elder Pearson’s talk “Are You Still Willing?” is all about (surprise surprise) being willing! Here are some questions to consider as you study:

What does being willing mean to you?

How are you filling your spiritual lamp?

And if you’re looking for further study:

"The Great Commandment - Love the Lord" by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1988 Gen Conf

"Agency and Control" by Boyd K. Packer, April 1983 Gen Conf

"Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives" by Russell M. Nelson, April 2018 Gen Conf

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In her talk “Wholehearted,” Sister Craig speaks so compassionately about giving our all. Here are some questions to consider as you study:

“The Savior fulfills His promise to be with us, His disciples, but we must continually look to Him to help us recognize and enjoy His presence.”

How has He fulfilled this promise in your life?

“[Jesus] doesn’t see our lack as failure but rather as an opportunity to exercise faith and to grow.”

How does this change your view of your own shortcomings?

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Netty Penwood, “Leaves from My Iowa Log Book,” Nebraska Advertiser, July 9, 1857, 1, newspapers.com/clip/60679566/pioneers-trek-to-the-salt-lake-valley/.

Bible Dictionary entry on Faith

"Joy and Spiritual Survival" by Russell M. Nelson, April 2016 General Conference

"Like a Flame Unquenchable" by M. Russell Ballard, April 1999 General Conference

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“Our Earthly Stewardship” by Gérald Caussé is a love letter to the earth and all of God’s creations. Here are some questions to consider as you study:

What can you do in your life to be a steward of the earth?

How can you be a cocreator with God in your life?

And if you’re looking for further study:

Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25

"In Quest of the Abundant Life" by Thomas S. Monson, March 1988 Ensign

Environmental Stewardship and Conservation Gospel Topics Entry

"The Creation" by Russell M. Nelson, April 2000 General Conference

"Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action" by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1977 General Conference

“Of Souls, Symbols, Sacraments” by Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU Speech, January 1988

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Elder Christofferson speaks so lovingly of our belonging in the gospel of Jesus Christ in his talk “The Doctrine of Belonging.” Here are some questions to consider as you study:

How can you root out racism and prejudice in your life?

What can we do in our callings and endeavors to help others feel welcome in our wards and our lives?

And if you’re looking for further study:

"The Everlasting Covenant" by Russell M. Nelson October 2022 General Conference

Footnote 16

"Perfection Pending" by Russell M. Nelson October 1995 General Conference

"Be Ye Therefore Perfect - Eventually" by Jeffrey R. Holland October 2017 General Conference

"Songs Sung and Unsung" by Jeffrey R. Holland April 2017 General Conference

"Belonging in the Church through the Lens of Infertility" by Jodi King March 2020 Ensign or Liahona

Online Course LDS Anti-Racism 101: Abandoning Attitudes and Actions of Prejudice by James Jones: https://btbacademy.thinkific.com/courses/lds-anti-racism-101-abandoning-attitudes-and-actions-of-prejudice

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