July 2023 Hear HimPoster with fine art and a scripture. Welcome to This IssuePatricio M. GiuffraThe Savior’s Invitation to Share His LightAn invitation to share the gospel as the New Testament Apostles did, despite inadequacy. Quentin L. CookOur Call to Share the Savior’s GospelElder Cook teaches that honoring our covenants as members of the kingdom of God includes sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Gospel BasicsSharing the Gospel of Jesus ChristBasic principles on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Portraits of FaithGrzegorz PawlikGod’s Miracles ContinueA young man from Poland who is determined to prove the Latter-day Saint missionaries wrong is impressed by their message and eventually joins the Church. Joy Teresa M. MoisesEveryone Needs the GospelSeeing the challenges that people faced helped me realize that the Lord needs full-time missionaries to share His gospel. The Miracles of JesusCarlos A. GodoySeeing the Savior’s Miracles in Our LivesElder Godoy shares four lessons we can learn from the Savior’s healing of the blind. Ministering PrinciplesMinistering with CharityHow the principle of charity can help us be effective in ministering. Brittany BeattieSupporting Members Who Experience DivorceIdeas to help ward and branch members prayerfully support those experiencing divorce. Latter-day Saint Voices Christopher DeaverMy Continuing MissionA young missionary learns of his father’s death and then reads a meaningful last letter from him. Luis RobledoLet’s Not Be AfraidWhen I decided to make a video featuring what I know and feel about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, I had no idea what would happen. But I’m glad I did. Shirl Brown Jr.Do You Believe in God?A young man who wonders if he has a testimony is led to share the gospel with a friend. The Church Is HerePlovdiv, BulgariaA description of Church growth in Bulgaria. Young Adults Ciro SchmeilThe Changes We Do—and Don’t—Want to FaceElder Schmeil relates his experiences with running to the changes we choose and are forced to make throughout our mortal experience. Dara LaytonChanging My Approach to Gaining a TestimonyA young adult shares how a change helped her finally gain her testimony. Digital Only: Young Adults Natalia DownsHow Setbacks in My Education Changed the Way I See ChangeA young adult shares how her experiences at BYU–Pathway changed her perspective on unexpected changes. Valerie Hart DollLearning That Self-Loathing Isn’t the Savior’s ToolA young adult realizes that true change is motivated by love. Stephen TrythallWorthy HeirsA young adult shares how understanding his divine identity caused him to change his attitudes and behaviors. Haley ButterfieldWhether You’re Swimming or Struggling, the Lord Sees Your EffortA young adult shows how lessons she learned from swimming have helped her progress on the covenant path. Jaron CarmanNot Easy, but Still Worth ItThrough skateboarding and the book of Nephi, the author learns that trust in God can produce miracles. Who Am I Changing For?A young adult overcomes the need to be popular as he feels the infinite love and support of Jesus Christ. Chakell Wardleigh HerbertHow Christ Helped Me Change from Bitter to BetterA young adult shares her “Liberty Jail” experience and how it changed her for the better. Alison WoodReaching for the Savior’s LightA young adult shares lessons she learned from her pandemic plant. New Institute Class Teaches Young Adults How to Find Answers to Their Gospel QuestionsA new class that can help young adults find reliable resources. Come, Follow Me Shareable ScripturesPicture quotes with scriptures from this month’s Come, Follow Me readings from the New Testament. For ParentsLiving and Sharing the GospelIdeas for parents to help them teach their children using the magazines. Norman HillPromptings in the TempleTemples are unlike any other place on earth. They are places of revelation. Come, Follow Me Patricio M. GiuffraOur Own Road to EmmausElder Giuffra shares five simple activities that can help us draw near to the Savior. How Can I Believe without Seeing?Three ways to strengthen our faith and testimonies. How Do You Live by the Doctrine of Christ?Like the converts described in Acts 2, how well are we receiving the doctrine of Christ? How Does God Direct Me to Do His Work?Insights regarding our participation in God’s work. What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?How are we doing in strengthening Christlike qualities within us? Digital Only Sharing the Gospel—Recent Messages from Prophets, Apostles, and Other Church LeadersProphets, apostles, and other Church leaders help us know how to better share the gospel in normal and natural ways as member missionaries. Jared LudlowThe Jerusalem CouncilLearn what the council described in Acts 15 teaches us today. Daniel S. SimmonsOvercoming My Drug Addiction through Strength in Jesus ChristA man overcomes years of drug addiction and other sins through hope, faith, strength, and the forgiveness and cleansing power of Jesus Christ. Lisa Morton MillsStitches of ServiceAn aging mother and daughter serve by preparing gowns for babies who die as infants. Dallin H. OaksThe Language of PrayerPresident Oaks reminds us of the sacred language of prayer. Africa West Local Pages The Savior Invites Me to Share His Gospel From Conversion to Missionary Touched by the Spirit Australia Local Pages Gathering All to the Temple Volleyball Star Reaches New Heights Putting Game Aside to Serve Others Retired Couple Serves Tasmanian Families by Restoring Cemetery Markers Ministering with Gratitude Caribbean Local Pages Greater Possibilities for Happiness in Our Families Come by Focusing on the Gospel of Jesus Christ Peace during the Storms The Struggle to Serve a Mission: A Mother’s Perspective “A Great Compass in My Life” United Kingdom/Ireland Local Pages Gratitude Artist Liz Lemon Swindle’s Grandson Completes Mission in Birmingham Stake The British Pageant: A Truly Worthwhile Experience Aspiring Actor and Former Missionary Lands Role in British Pageant Despite Health Setbacks How The Book of Mormon Helped Me Step Forward, Reach Out, and Help British Pageant Team Meet Together in Preparation for 2023 Performances Northernmost Family History Centre Opens in Alnwick New Zealand Local Pages Gathering All to the Temple Volleyball Star Reaches New Heights Putting Game Aside to Serve Others Retired Couple Serves Tasmanian Families by Restoring Cemetery Markers Ministering with Gratitude United States and Canada Section Introduction to the United States and Canada SectionAn introduction to the July 2023 United States and Canada Section. Leaders’ Ministries Support Children, Youth, and FamiliesChurch leaders provide love, support, and humanitarian aid throughout the United States. Aaron JohnstonThe Reverent Language of PrayerHere’s how to follow the prophets’ counsel “to phrase [our] petitions to the Almighty in the special language of prayer.” Samantha Fogg NielsenPrayer in My Time of NeedWith my divorce pending and a need to find a rental home, I didn’t know what to do other than pray. Stephen W. ForbesSenior Missionaries: Called to Serve and ComfortWhen I couldn’t be in two places at once, a new senior couple arrived just in time. Aging FaithfullyPatti M. LehmanI Brought My Own ShoesWhat do you do when you have big shoes to fill? New Testament in ContextJared LudlowThe Jerusalem CouncilLearn what the council described in Acts 15 teaches us today.