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God’s words to Moses at the burning bush have invited centuries of theological and philosophical reflection. What does “I AM THAT I AM” tell us about the God who spoke them?
The answer may lie in how the Lord relates to His creations.
Rather than an impersonal force, the Lord initiates dialogue, hears human suffering, and makes His intentions known. His identity unfolds through both His words and His actions.
Seeing God as a personal being changes how we understand our relationship with Him.
Love, loyalty, agency, and covenants become part of an exchange between two beings who can make commitments and keep promises.
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I am grateful for precious time spent with family in recent weeks. We have gathered for enjoyable occasions, including a family dinner, a holiday gathering, and, most importantly, a celebration of the birthday of my wife, Kristen.
On behalf of our entire family, I express deep love and appreciation for all that she is and all that she does. She exemplifies the love and teachings of Jesus Christ in countless ways. She has helped me to become a better husband, disciple of Jesus Christ, and Church leader.
I encourage each of you to cherish your family relationships. Family is a divine gift from our Heavenly Father, designed to help us progress through the experiences of mortality.
The whole purpose of mortal life is to prepare us for a heavenly destiny in a family organization. As we look toward that sacred future, let us express gratitude for our families.
With love,
President Oaks
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I invite young adults everywhere to join us for the Worldwide Devotional this Sunday, November 1, as we focus on Jesus Christ and the divine role of His light in our lives.
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What Jesus Christ told the Samarian woman at the well applies to each of us today:
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14).
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Everything in the world changed with this divine pronouncement in the spring of 1820:
“This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Joseph Smith—History 1:17).
The heavens opened and God began, again, to speak to His children.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did not spring from a pulpit of great acclaim with some self-proclaimed preacher.
It returned to earth in quiet majesty with the appearance of God the Father and Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, the first Prophet of the Restoration.
In my remarks to students at BYU yesterday, I spoke of many important dates coming up or just behind us to celebrate the Restoration in these latter days—including the bicentennial anniversary of the establishment of the Church on April 6, 1830. Each of these dates is a reason to shout “Hurrah for Israel!”
Since the early days of the Restoration, the pioneer phrase “Hurrah for Israel!” has been an important expression in our faith.
We celebrate our history because when we know where we have been we know what the Lord expects from us now. We are to carry this work forward.
Nothing you do in your life will be more important than gaining and living your testimony of our Father in Heaven and His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
I pray that you will proclaim with hope and fervor as you serve the Lord, “Hurrah for Israel!”
Can religion help save American democracy?
As political divisions deepen, Matthew R. Miles asks whether we are measuring religion by the right things and whether its greatest influence may lie in the kind of people it helps us become. 🧵
What if the influence of faith is better understood through the virtues it cultivates: compassion, justice, humility, and a connection to the divine?
Miles explores how these qualities relate to political tolerance and the rejection of political violence.
As the United States becomes a less Christian nation, it need not become a less religious nation.
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Find the Lord on the Frontier: With the dedication of the Cody Wyoming Temple, I think of the early families who helped establish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here in the Big Horn Basin.
This was not an easy place to settle. The geographic isolation, arid climate with cold winters, and water scarcity all added to the challenges of building life. In many ways, the Big Horn Basin was the last Western frontier.
Elder Kim B. Clark used to say that if you want to know the Savior, go to the frontier because that is where He does His work. It is where the greatest growth and development happens, and where He is most needed.
Each of us has our own spiritual frontiers—uncharted territories—where we have never been and will need the Lord’s help to settle.
The Lord will show us our own spiritual frontiers if we ask Him. He will take us to places that He wants us to go, and He will not leave us alone at the frontier.
Gambling rarely announces what it costs.
It is often framed as a harmless risk with a possible reward. But a recent general conference address invites a closer look at what is happening beneath the surface, in the mind, in daily choices, and in the life of the spirit.
This article offers a thoughtful framework for understanding why a habit that seems small can carry far greater weight. It also asks a constructive question: if we step away from it, what could our time and means build instead?
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The Book of Mormon is a great witness that the Lord loves all people and reaches out to all, everywhere.
The Book of Mormon adds to our knowledge of how our Savior’s earthly ministry reached out to all of His scattered flock.
Book of Mormon teachings contradict the erroneous assertion that the grace of God saves only a chosen few.
The Book of Mormon teaches that our Savior "inviteth ... all to come unto him" (2 Nephi 26:33). His grace is for all.
Similarly, the Book of Mormon tells us that the children of God in “every nation” have His promise that He “manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost” (2 Nephi 26:13).
These promises from the Book of Mormon are true.
I call upon all to act on these truths and to share them with others, that we may all draw closer to Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Murder cries out for justice. But does justice require execution?
Let's talk about the death penalty. 🧵
The death penalty carries the risk of human error. Since 1989, 21 people who spent time on death row were later exonerated through DNA evidence.
Even our modern system makes errors that risk executing innocent people.
Even someone who has committed the vilest sins is still a child of God.
And modern prisons have made it possible to protect society without executing those convicted of murder.
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As we advocate for the world's faith and ethical traditions to contribute to AI’s moral compass, I believe no values are more fundamental or important than faith and family.
In September, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opposed abortion initiatives in Idaho and Nevada that would protect access to abortion until fetal viability.
The Church’s position has sparked significant backlash, even among its own members. 🧵
Idaho would likely benefit from amending its existing laws to allow physicians to address serious threats to mothers’ health before their conditions become life-threatening.
But expanding elective abortion access isn't the answer to ensuring competent medical care in emergencies
“We need not choose between helping mothers and helping babies; we should help both.”
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