Gary E. Stevenson

I was deeply touched to see and meet many faithful disciples of Jesus Christ while on my recent assignment in the Philippines.   An invitation that Sister Stevenson and I extended to the Saints during our trip was to focus on three traits of discipleship: (1) praying over and…

While serving as a mission leader in Japan some years ago, a district president had arranged for me to conduct an interview with a man who had joined the Church a year earlier and was seeking to receive a temple recommend. During our conversation, he exuded a covenant confidence…

While in Chile, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of South America for the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Following Jesus Christ brings a feeling of purpose and joy to our lives. This was clearly evident in the lives of the members of The Church of…

On assignment from our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson (@NelsonRussellM), it was my privilege to dedicate the Antofagasta Chile Temple today. This is the 30th temple dedicated in South America and there are 31 more temples announced or under construction on this…

Since I’ve been in Uruguay, I’ve noticed that the song “Gethsemane” is a favorite for these members. We’ve had three different meetings in which this has been sung by three different choirs. It’s a beautiful song, isn’t it? As we think about the words that memorialize and…

Standing at the graveside of one of my great-great-grandfathers, Edward Stevenson, I feel joy and wonder of one day being able to see, visit, and associate with my ancestors. This is all possible because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. #GreaterLove

The visual identifier for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—a representation of Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen’s beloved marble "Christus" statue—reflects the truth that Jesus Christ is at the center of His Church and should be at the center of our lives. We truly…

There are so many of you right now who are making decisions about service as prospective missionaries. I recently spoke to a large group of youth in Brazil, where I shared that one of the best ways to prepare for a mission now is to prepare to become a lifelong disciple of Jesus…

Look at this text our four-year-old granddaughter recently sent to my wife, Lesa. The mass of emoji is dominated by what? The heart. Representing love. Remarkably, for you young people, love is one of the most intuitive, natural elements of your everyday digital lives. As…

As disciples of Christ, we are His ensign. We develop and display His attributes to honor, respect, and glorify Him. We can wave a variety of flags demonstrating Christlike behavior. Today I share four metaphorical flags—ensigns, banners—that might enhance you as you strive to…

We recognize the Savior, Jesus Christ, as the light of the world. As we follow Him this Christmas season, the Giving Machines give us a remarkable opportunity to accept the invitation to #LightTheWorld.

During a time when many young people are forgoing organized religion altogether, it is remarkable to be with faithful young adults in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who choose to sacrifice time to serve the Lord and invite all to receive His gospel.

We build our personal spiritual bridge with hearts and minds devoted to Heavenly Father and His Only Begotten Son as well as to our brothers and sisters with whom we work, play, and live. May our hearts and minds be lifted upward to love the Lord and turned outward to love our…

I invite you to imagine how exciting this next decade—one never to be forgotten—can be for you. As we enter this coming decade of unprecedented moments, may we share the glad tidings of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the simple activities of living, caring, inviting, and…

I was delighted to throw the first pitch with Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City World Series pitcher and former mission president at @JustServe Night at the Kansas City Royals baseball game yesterday. It was wonderful to be joined by so many wonderful missionaries and members of The…

Our ability to follow Jesus Christ depends upon our strength and power to live the first and second commandments with balance and equal devotion to both. May our hearts and minds be lifted upward to love the Lord and turned outward to love our neighbor. #GeneralConference

In addition to the important verses about Easter in the New Testament, the Book of Mormon shares the greatest Easter story ever told. Let it not be the greatest Easter story never told. I invite you to look at the Book of Mormon in a new light and consider the profound witness…

During my most recent trip in Africa, we attended a recognition event for the Church’s humanitarian collaboration in establishing the Makuburi Health Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This important medical center—located near a highly populated area—includes maternity…

I loved spending time with you during this evening’s worldwide discussion on discipleship for youth. I hope this year’s youth theme, “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ,” can remind us all to become more like the Savior. Although effort and work are required to develop and grow, we…

Learning to become a disciple of Jesus Christ is one of the most important things any of us can do in our lives. With that in mind, we are excited about the upcoming worldwide event for youth—a discussion on discipleship. I am thrilled to be joined by Young Women General…