This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 129-132. We’ll discuss the concept of how whatever improvement we do in this life will benefit us in the life to come. As we better understand this doctrine, we can see our trials differently and strive for greater action on a daily basis. We’ll talk about the importance of covenants in our mortal journey, and how transformation happens as a result of heavenly transaction. We’ll discuss the value of relationships in emotional resilience, and how we can rely on others to help get through difficulties.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 125-128. We’ll talk about the example of Joseph Smith in terms of going through difficult things to increase emotional resilience. We’ll discuss the importance of trials in our emotional and spiritual development to become more like our Father in Heaven. We’ll review some principles that can help us perceive trials differently and have greater peace while they are happening. We’ll also talk about some core principles of emotional resilience and how they can benefit our lives.
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President Eyring April 2011 general conference address: MOUNTAINS
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 124. We’ll talk about how improvement is one of the main purposes of life, and how this usually requires some sort of sacrifice and difficulty on our part. We’ll review how the Lord expects us to join with him to make something more of ourselves. We’ll discuss how mental health issues can seem like a roadblock to spiritual improvement, but they can be appropriately managed and overcome through the Savior’s power. We’ll review how being confident in our ability to change is a huge factor in personal improvement.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 121-123. We’ll talk about the very challenging experiences that Joseph Smith had in the Liberty Jail, and how, like him, we might also wonder where the Lord is and if He is going to help us as promised. We’ll review the Lord’s answers to Joseph’s pleas and talk about how we can gain comfort from those promises, even in the midst of our trials. We’ll also talk about the importance of increasing self-confidence and confidence before God, and how that can help us endure difficulties well.
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President Nelson 2025 April Conference: CONFIDENCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 115-120. We’ll discuss the idea of what it means to find “refuge” from the storms of life. We’ll review how the Lord always provides refuge and protection to the faithful, but sometimes this does not come in the ways that we expect. We need to look closely for His hand in our lives. We’ll also review some principles associated with the payment of tithes, and underscore the concept that the Lord often blesses us in subtle ways that can be ignored if we are not looking diligently.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 111-114. We’ll review the role of self-compassion and how this is consistent with the Savior’s example. We’ll talk about how failure is inevitable, but we can treat ourselves kindly when we do fail, as the Savior does. We’ll also talk about the role of humility in improving our mental health. We’ll review three concepts taught by President Susan H. Porter, and how as we improve our ability to implement these in our lives, we will experience greater emotional stability.
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President Porter talk: HUMILITY
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 109-110. We’ll talk about the sacrifices that were made by the early saints to build the Kirtland temple. We’ll review how in most cases, sacrifice and diligent effort bring results that could not be obtained otherwise. We’ll discuss how the Lord expects us to do difficult things for our benefit. We’ll review the blessings that come from regular temple attendance and family history work, and how this can help us gain greater peace and happiness.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 106-108. We’ll review the role of priesthood authority in the gospel, specifically that of the Melchizedek Priesthood. We’ll talk about its origin and actual name, the Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God. We’ll review how the authority and power of the Melchizedek Priesthood is available to women and men. We’ll talk about what it means to be “after the order” of Jesus Christ, review some of His characteristics, and show how increasing those characteristics in our lives can help improve our mental health.
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Preach My Gospel chapter six: CHAPTER SIX
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 102-105. One of the themes that stood out was regarding being “all in” to the gospel of Jesus Christ, what that entails, and how that can help us improve our mental health. We’ll talk about how we need to be prepared for long-term effort when trying to improve mental health, including being willing to do all things the Lord commands us. We’ll also discuss the importance of being sincere in our desires for change and accepting the fact that most significant change takes a long time.
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Elder Renlund October 2019 general conference address: UNWAVERING
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 98-101. There was a theme throughout this week’s reading which had to do with avoiding contention and promoting peace. We’ll talk about the counsel the Lord has given, throughout the dispensations, to avoid conflict as much as possible. We’ll review the doctrine of forgiveness and the promises extended to those who follow this. We’ll talk about the other promises the Lord has extended to those who let Him fight their battles. We’ll review some excellent counsel from President Nelson regarding being peacemakers.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 94-97. We’ll talk about several different themes. We’ll discuss the concept of patterns, and how the Lord has set and invited us to follow certain patterns to achieve greater happiness. We’ll review how commandments are not restrictive, but help us achieve greater happiness. We’ll talk about how adversity is not only a part of life, but can be a great blessing if we learn how to grow from it. We’ll also discuss the corrosive nature of contention, and how improved mental health results from letting go of hate and anger.
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Pres. Nelson Peacemaker Needed talk: PEACEMAKERS
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 93. We’ll talk about several different insights. We’ll review the frustration that some feel, when it takes a long time to manage mental health issues. We’ll talk about the blessings that can come from being patient and diligent, over a long time, to eventually reach a goal. We’ll discuss the importance of aligning our beliefs with truth, and how this can help improve our mental health. We’ll also talk about the critical nature of moral agency, and how the Lord expects us to use this ability to choose things in righteousness.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 89-92. We’ll talk about some of the promises made in the Word of Wisdom, and emphasize how increasing evidence shows a link between physical health and mental health; improving our physical health will often improve our mental health. We’ll discuss the importance of following prophetic counsel as we seek to improve our lives, and will review some specific direction provided in the most recent general conference that can help improve mental health.
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April 2025 general conference: CONFERENCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 88. We’ll talk about the concept of personal responsibility and action, using our agency to improve ourselves. We’ll review the doctrine of eternal inheritance, and how the things we choose in this life will not only affect our happiness here, but our potential happiness in the world to come. Finally, we’ll review some specific suggestions in section 88 that, if employed, can help us improve our mental health and have greater peace of mind.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 85-87. We’ll review some of the prophecies associated with the Second Coming of our Savior Jesus Christ, including some of the devastation and difficult things foretold. We’ll talk about principles to help manage anxiety regarding these predictions. We’ll discuss how we need to focus on the things of today, being more present and not spending so much energy worrying about the past or the future. We’ll also review some teachings from Elder Stevenson that can help manage anxiety and improve overall peace.
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Elder Stevenson talk: PROMPTINGS OF THE SPIRIT
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 84. We’ll talk about one of the Savior’s teachings in this section that has to do with anxiety management. We’ll review the importance of exercising our agency to change, and how this process can improve our spiritual and mental health. We’ll also discuss the concept of aligning our beliefs with truth, and how most mental health issues, at their heart, are a product of believing untrue things. We’ll review the importance of following through with heavenly counsel when received.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 81-83. We’ll talk about the blessings and talents the Lord has given to each of us, and the expectations He has as a result. We’ll review how as we magnify our talents we can improve self-concept and other mental health issues. We’ll also discuss the beneficial approach of addressing mental health issues with multiple tools, including spiritual ones. Finally, we’ll address the problem of cross-comparison and how avoiding this can lead to better mental health outcomes.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 77-80. We’ll talk about several principles. First, we’ll review the importance of asking sincere questions and seeking for inspired answers. We’ll discuss how this is a sign of strength, not weakness. Second, we’ll talk about how improving our mental health will not just be a benefit in this life, but can help us prepare spiritually for the next life. Finally, we’ll discuss the power of gratitude, and how this can be a benefit to help change attitudes and cope with difficulties.
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Elder Uchtdorf talk: GRATEFUL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 76, which is a description of the three degrees of glory. We’ll begin by talking about the amazing promises made from God to those who strive to follow Him. We’ll review some of the differences between celestial and terrestrial beings and how overcoming our trials through the Savior plays a large part. We’ll also talk about President Nelson’s counsel to “think celestial,” and review some common challenges were such thinking can bless our lives.
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President Nelson talk: THINK CELESTIAL
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 71-75. In part, we’ll continue some of our discussion from last week, but do a much deeper dive into the concepts of personal responsibility and accountability. We’ll talk about the idea of stewardship, and how each of us have a personal stewardship to improve our lives. We’ll discuss the importance of having another person to be accountable to, which can greatly improve our odds of change. We’ll also talk about four principles of personal responsibility, which if applied, can improve our mental health.
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