Read empathetic and thoughtful personal essays for people and families within the LGBTQ community about God’s grace, perspective, love, support, hope, and understanding.

Being an Agent to Act

Focus on the One

Becky and Scott Mackintosh have loved their son as he has grown up, served a mission, come out as gay, and left the faith he was raised in. The entire family has learned to love in new, more inclusive ways.

The Mackintosh’s Story

No Blessings Denied the Faithful

The Savior Understands Me

Lifting Others

Love and Law

Tonya’s Story—A Mother’s Love and Support

Andy is everything his mom could ask for. He’s a triple major, he works full-time, he’s in his elder’s quorum presidency, he’s the best big brother and he’s gay.

Everyone knows someone who has been affected by suicide. Elder Dale G. Renlund encourages us to reach out and help others.

Renlund: Understanding Suicide

Is There a Place for Me?

Ricardo has always loved his wife and while he hoped his feelings of same-sex attraction would disappear, they haven’t. See why his wife says being sympathetic and welcoming is the best we can do to help.

Ricardo’s Journey through His Art

Ricardo’s Story—Reaching Out toward the Light

Ricardo has found peace with God while being authentic to himself by accepting the Atonement of Christ.

Elizabeth’s Take on Love and Understanding

Ricardo has tried his whole life to piece together the big picture. But, it wasn’t until he balanced the love and support of his wife, children and friends that he was able to find peace as a gay Mormon.

Laurie’s story—A Flicker of Light That Brought Me Back to the Savior

Laurie has put a gun in her mouth more than once, but her finger would always freeze on the trigger. She knows life isn’t going to be pretty, but she knows that with God and her family, she can do it.

God Loveth His Children

Talk from Let Us Be At the Forefront by Elder Cook.

Let Us Be At the Forefront (Cook)

Feelings Are Real and Authentic (Christofferson) - full

Full clip from the talk Feelings Are Real and Authentic by Elder Christofferson.

LGBT People Who Live God's Laws Can Fully Participate in the Church

Elder Christofferson explains that worthy LGBT people can fully participate in the Church

Elder Holland speaks about the power of the Savior's grace.

The Savior's Grace

Same-Sex Attraction

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