“Following Jesus Together,” Friend, February 2023, 26–27

Following Jesus Together

Austin Bullock with his sisters and a lego temple.

Layla, Brody, and Mayley B., ages 3, 7, and 10, Alberta, Canada

Child's artwork of a family by Qingying.

Qingying L., age 8, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Madelyn D., age 10, Arkansas, USA

Plastic bead Salt Lake Tempe by Porter Swanson.

Porter S., age 10, Illinois, USA

Children's artwork by Pedro Mariz Vasconcelos of an Angel Moroni statue on top of a temple with the sun rising.

Pedro V., age 8, Paraíba, Brazil

I was on a hike with my family and began to feel sick. I prayed to Heavenly Father for help and was able to finish the hike!

Adriana Z., age 6, Guatemala Department, Guatemala

There are kids on my bus who try to make me do bad things. But I choose to follow God and not do them, which makes me happy.

Wyatt B., age 10, New Mexico, USA

I helped my grandma fill out her tithing form. I felt good I could help her.

César P., age 7, Baja California, Mexico

When I feel lonely and afraid, I pray and read the Book of Mormon. It makes me feel closer to Heavenly Father. I know He will always be with me.

Davi R., age 9, Merseyside, England

Brecken Tucker smiles as he practices the piano.

I play the piano for my great-grandpa!

Brecken T., age 9, Utah, USA

I can’t go in the temple yet, but I still feel close to my ancestors and the Holy Ghost whenever I am near the temple.

Rosalind Y., age 8, Iowa, USA

I feel peace in my heart when I help my mom and other people.

Dawn Y., age 9, Alaska, USA