The Way was Opened
A simple act of courtesy on a tennis court makes possible an apostle's visit to Germany after World War II.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

From Convent to Convert
A Relief Society president shares how her Catholic upbringing prepared her to accept the gospel and embrace The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

German Saints are Steadfast in the Faith
Old and new church members in the former East Germany stand true to the faith.
By Laurie Williams Sowby and Robert B. Sowby

Faith, Persistence Help Build an Institute Program
A language-challenged senior couple relies on the Spirit to help communicate the need for Institute in the Dominican Republic.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

Fit for the Spirit to Speak through Us
A couple serving in Japan remind a young woman of the truths she already knows.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

On the Subway in Seoul
When a "Christian" preacher rails against LDS elders in a crowded subway car, a courageous bystander comes to their defense.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

Music's Gift of Peace in Peru
A missionary confined to his room during the Christmas holidays finds that music shines a light in the darkness.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

The Field is White on Both Sides of the Veil
The note that a young elders quorum president gave to the family history missionaries contained the words that every missionary wants to hear. Written in halting English, the note said, "You changed my eternity."
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

In the Service of Our Fellow Beings
Missionary couples are called to serve and strengthen young people in the military.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

"Thou Shalt Lay Hands upon Them"
A priesthood blessing given by a young elder proves to be a blessing without end.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

It Started with Tomatoes
An excursion to buy tomatoes in Warsaw resulted in the conversion of a young man who stopped to help a pair of helpless missionaries.
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby

He Already Knew It was True
Chile needed priesthood leaders.  Should the missionaries give up on the father of seven who didn't seem to be making any progress?
Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby  

The Legacy of Three Cakchiquel Converts
Much of the success of the Church in Guatemala can be traced to the conversion of three early converts whose lives were filled with tragedy and faith.
By Margaret Blair Young      

Sean's Story
One elder persisted in making sure Sean was not forgotten, but Sean's conversion was the result of a community effort.
By Jonathan Westover 

A Little Miracle was Needed
An albino with white hair and pale, translucent complexion, Grace looked just like an angel — an angel who belonged in the LDS Church. Would the Lord work a miracle on her behalf?
By Maurine Rockrose; edited by Brandon Boey

Picking up the Pieces
He was a broken man. Did the missionaries have something to teach him, or did he teach the missionaries?
By Brandon Boey

The Gift That Keeps on Giving
My American missionary promised that she would write me, but another three months went by and I still had not heard from her. I was discouraged, wondering why I had felt the need to contact her at all.
By Nicole Antoine; Edited by Brandon Boey

Lessons My Inactive Father Taught Me
Even though Dad was not in those meetings, his influence was. How could I sit down on the job? How could I not fulfill my duties?
By Joshua Leavitt; edited by Brandon Boey

If You'll Just Give Up the Mormons!
A new house on 140 square miles of her own land, and 100 head of cattle to run on it. All would be hers, if only she left the Church. What would she do?
By Brandon Boey

Solving the Mysteries of Heaven
Finally, I asked my father, "Why were these things written about in scriptures if God didn't want us to understand what He was trying to tell us?"
By Brandon Boey

This Young Woman
You never know when your example or very life will be the only Book of Mormon anyone ever reads. We are all missionaries at all times! We have the privilege of being watched.
By Brandon Boey

Testimonies Over Breakfast
Elder Di wrote us a letter every single day. Sometimes he sent us homemade cards. Each time he would write down one verse from the scriptures. From his love and patience, our spirits were strengthened and nourished.
By Brandon Boey

The Littlest Missionaries
Does the member missionary program really work?
By David Birley

The Dream of the Open Door
After reading some of the Book of Mormon the previous night, he decided to pray. That same night, he had a dream.
By Brandon Boey

Not Just Pretty Music
As he continued to talk, my companion leaned in closer to my ear and whispered three of the only words I ever heard her say in English: "Run very fast."
By Brandon Boey

Praying for Rain
Although I had meant it as a joke, it suddenly struck me as strange that we thought the idea of praying for help as a laughable concept. If praying for the rain was so ridiculous to us, what in the world were we doing on a mission?
By Brandon Boey