August 2025 Featured Articles Quentin L. CookThe Truth of Our LivesElder Cook teaches that Heavenly Father has revealed truths regarding our past, present, and future, including how to receive the gift of eternal life. Isaac K. MorrisonMy Patriarchal Blessing—God’s Guide to Building the Life I Hoped ForElder Morrison teaches how his patriarchal blessing guided his life and helped him overcome his circumstances. Covenant WomenJ. Anette DennisThey That Be with UsSister J. Anette Dennis teaches that the power of the Savior will descend on His covenant people. Yamil (Morgan) SaenzI Knew I Wasn’t Living My Best Life—What Could I Change?The gospel helped this young adult find what he was missing in life. Zoey DiedeHow You Can Prepare for the Second ComingWhat should we do to prepare for the Second Coming? Gospel Solutions Michael R. MorrisHope and Help through EducationThe Church is blessing thousands of youth and young single adults through its education initiatives in West Africa. Norman C. HillSelf-Reliance: Becoming Adaptable and Independent in an Uncertain WorldWhat are some practical things we can do to become a Zion people? Zoey DiedeHow Supportive Relationships Can Help Mental HealthFostering relationships within your support system can help strengthen your mental wellness. Ben ErwinSelf-Control: A Cycle of Trying and FailingIt might feel impossible, but over time we can become better. Latter-day Saint Voices Debora CastellanoSitting in the Savior’s PathThe author learns that the Lord can heal our pain, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, but we must exercise faith and wait patiently for the type of healing He offers. Julien d’AntuonoA Gift I Will Never Forgetfamily, missionary service, plan of salvation, resurrection, sharing the gospel Rick NormanGod’s Guiding HandThe author turns his heart to his ancestors as he reads stories about them and sees God’s guiding hand in their lives. John SpeirsWho Wants to Please the Lord Today?A Korean Latter-day Saint in Los Angeles honors the Savior by bringing a flower arrangement from her garden to the chapel every Sunday. Tony O’BrienThe Savior Brought Me BackWith help from the Savior, and through repentance, the author overcomes his vices and returns to the Church and saves his marriage. Young Adults Siiri JäkköHow God Can Help Us Choose Which Path to TakeHeavenly Father can guide us to use our agency in ways that will bring us closer to Him. Clariza ChavezWhat Moving to a Foreign Country Taught Me about Spiritual Self-RelianceSpiritual self-reliance doesn’t mean relying on ourselves; it means relying on the Lord. Chakell Wardleigh HerbertWhat If the Life We Want to Live Isn’t Working Out?We can still build a beautiful life, even if things aren’t going as planned. Deseret (Say Say) PleñosMy Education Let Me Choose a Life Full of Learning and ServiceEducation can be a valuable tool for learning how to better serve the people around us. YA Weekly staffPractical and Spiritual Blessings: Promises from Our Leaders about Becoming Self-SufficientThe YA Weekly team shares quotes from Church leaders to remind us that self-reliance is a blessing, not a burden. Henry SorensenSo, You Just Got Home from Your Mission. Now What?A letter to recently returned missionaries. Keerthi BaduguI Was Trapped in My Situation. God Made a Way ForwardWhen you feel trapped by your temporal circumstances, you can turn to the Lord for help. Ongoing Series Stories from Saints, Volume 4Manila Philippines Temple under SiegeA brief account of how the Manila Philippines Temple was protected during an armed revolt against the government in 1989. The Church Is HereKiribatiA glimpse at the growth of the Church in the island nation of Kiribati. Church History ArtWhitney StoreArtist’s depiction of the Whitney store in Kirtland, Ohio, USA Africa West Local Pages God Is Your Heavenly Father, Who Knows You and Loves You The Arms of Jesus How the Lord Works Through Ministering Young Single Adult Highlights A Journey of Faith Family History Work: Our Link to Salvation, Not an Activity Call for Articles Area Websites Australia Local Pages God Is Our Heavenly Father, Who Knows and Loves Us Putting God First Brings Peace and Success There Is Always Hope Enriching Education in Fiji Ministering to the People of Samoa—One Water Tank at a Time Share Your Stories Area Websites Caribbean Local Pages God Is Your Heavenly Father, Who Knows and Loves You Baptism Leads to a Life of Purpose One More Door Planting Seeds of Faith in Guaymate The Divine Role of Women in the Home and Church Call for Articles Area Websites United Kingdom/Ireland Local Pages The Light of Christ An Evening of Celebration The Gift of a Family Bible For A Better Future One Voice - Multi Stake Faith Concert Brings Unity Testifying of the Temple From Mission to Miracles: Holding On to Faith After Coming Home The Peggy Bus Church Members Now Able to Serve as Chaplains in British Armed Forces New Zealand Local Pages God Is Our Heavenly Father, Who Knows and Loves Us Putting God First Brings Peace and Success There Is Always Hope Enriching Education in Fiji Ministering to the People of Samoa—One Water Tank at a Time Share Your Stories Area Websites Dateline Philippines Elder Patrick Kearon Joyfully Returns to the Philippines United States and Canada Section A Simple Plan for Our Journey toward Self-RelianceSelf-reliance is a doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ that will help you and your family grow in faith, strength, and self-respect. The Sacred Blessing of WorkOne way we can become more like our Heavenly Father is to give our best and honest effort in education, employment, homemaking, and developing our talents. 7 Questions to Ask to Become More Financially Self-ReliantThese seven questions can help you learn how to save money, budget, manage your finances, and become more self-reliant.