Talks about the Gifts of the Spirit

Susan H. Porter, Primary General President

Susan H. Porter | November 1, 2022

Choosing to live humbly, look up to God, and receive deeply of His many blessings will allow us to more fully develop the gifts of God.

devotional 2022

Richard Osguthorpe | June 7, 2022

“To believe on their words” doesn’t mean relying on the faith of others but borrowing a spark to light your own testimony aflame.

devotional 2022

Matthew Wickman | December 1, 2020

Through personal experiences, Dr. Matthew Wickman teaches what it means to thrive spiritually and how we can recognize if we are doing so.

devotional 2020

Peggy S. Worthen, wife to the president of Brigham Young University.

Peggy S. Worthen | January 8, 2019

What are spiritual gifts? Why are they important? How can we develop them? Sister Worthen answers these questions and more in her devotional address.

devotional 2019

Gérald Caussé | December 3, 2013

As you build on strengths and weaknesses, make sure to recognize limitations, remain faithful to covenants, and trust the Lord.

devotional 2013

Jeffery A. Thompson | June 1, 2010

What is your calling in life? Jeffrey A. Thompson instructs his audience how to seek the Lord's help in finding their individual life's purpose.

devotional 2010

Henry B. Eyring—second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Henry B. Eyring | September 10, 2006

With faith, clean living, pure motive, and the love of Christ, we can expect revelation every day through the Spirit of God.

devotional 2006

Robert C. Oaks | March 21, 2006

Robert C. Oaks teaches that we have all been blessed with both temporal and spiritual gifts which allow us to understand our identity.

devotional 2006

David A. Bednar, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

David A. Bednar | May 10, 2005

We ought to seek out the gift of discernment, which makes us quick to observe right from wrong, the needs of others, and the promptings of the Spirit.

devotional 2005

Ingo R. Titze | February 24, 1998

Ingo R. Titze discusses the construction and capabilities of the human voice scientifically, reminding us to choose to use our voices to lift others.

forum 1998

Robert D. Hales | August 1, 1993

There are many gifts of the spirit. To qualify for their blessings, we must each strive to gain wisdom and live worthy of the Holy Ghost.

devotional 1993

Dallin H. Oaks, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dallin H. Oaks | March 1, 1986

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devotional 1986

Carlos E. Asay | March 13, 1984

"If you could sell me ten years of your life, would you sell?" We must never take the time we have on this earth for granted.

devotional 1984

Truman G. Madsen | August 23, 1978

Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel.

devotional 1978

Robert L. Simpson | October 18, 1966

Spiritual gifts are given to each of God's sons and daughters, but it is up to us to decide to develop and use those gifts. We must consecrate ourselves to the service of God.

devotional 1966