The Museum of Church History and Art invites members from around the world to submit their original artwork for the Eighth International Art Competition. The theme is Remembering the Great Things of God. About 225 pieces will be selected for an exhibit to open in March 2009. All submissions must be entered online or postmarked by October 10, 2008. More information about the theme, rules, judging, and submissions is available at lds.org/artcompetition.

When I moved away from home, I never knew how much I could learn to love new roommates. But those relationships have also helped me prepare for life in general. While extenuating circumstances may occur, principles for happy living can apply to most roommate relationships.

I told our angry, less-active friend that what I like best about going to church is taking the sacrament.

Contemplating and applying the doctrines of Christ in the Book of Mormon have produced a mighty change in my heart.

No one should feel lost in the crowd at church. Here are some tips for  finding a place in your ward family.

Becoming more aware of the unique challenges of those around us makes us better neighbors, friends, and Saints.

Every added stitch of obedience makes us stronger in a world that seems to be unraveling.

With all the difficulty in the world, I often find myself feeling anxious and worried. How can I find peace during troubled times?

Darren didn’t know there was a bullet in the chamber until it went off.

The divine gift of healing is tailored to the needs of its recipients by Him who knows them best because He loves them most.

Young Women program established November 28, 1869, by President Brigham Young for his daughters.

As I followed a librarian through the doorway, I saw a box sitting on a table. When I opened it, the first name I saw was Enos George Dudley—my elusive ancestor.

I thought I’d  nd happiness in living life the way I wanted, but I discovered that peace comes only through the Savior.

You and I can become beneficiaries of a mighty change of heart and a spiritual rebirth, thereby reaping the promised blessings of peace, love, true joy, and a disposition to do good continually.

Separation has always been one of the biggest challenges military families face. Nevertheless, families can  nd comfort and unity as they strive to grow closer to the Savior and to each other.

When my testimony of eternal families began to waver, I sought answers in the temple.

To some youth, adulthood seems a long way off. But before long, the rising generation will be leaders in their homes and in the Church. What can we teach them now?

I decided to call a Latter-day Saint neighbor, and I invited her over to talk about the Church. Though she had not attended church in a while, she shared her testimony and offered me a copy of the general conference issue of the Ensign . Immediately after she left, I began to read the magazine. I read the entire issue straight through that afternoon. The conference talks spoke to me in a way that I had not experienced before, except when reading the Bible.

When there doesn’t seem to be enough time to do everything, we need to give first priority to God.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Teaches the Reality of Our Premortal Existence

Safety in Counsel. There seems to be no end to the Savior’s desire to lead us to safety, and there is constancy in the way He shows us the path. He calls by more than one means so that it will reach those willing to accept it.