Lilburn Stake Latter-day Saints

06/17/2026

Ever since the tribes of Israel had settled in the promised land, the Philistines had been an ongoing threat to their safety. The Lord had delivered them many times in the past, but now the elders of Israel demanded, “We will have a king … [to] go out before us, and fight our battles” (1 Samuel 8:19–20). So Saul was anointed king. And yet when the menacing giant Goliath hurled his challenge to the armies of Israel, Saul—like the rest of his army—was “greatly afraid”

(1 Samuel 17) Elder Oaks tells the story of David and Goliath.

06/14/2026

The Savior loves all of us and is tenderly calling for you and for me to come home.

Elder Gilbert shares examples of people who found their way back to the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaches that Christ will help all to “come home.”

06/13/2026

Psalm 107:1 reminds us of a simple but powerful truth:

“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

No matter what season of life we are in, there is always a reason to give thanks. God's goodness is constant, His love is unfailing, and His mercy never runs out. Even during challenges, we can find peace and strength by remembering His countless blessings.

Today, take a moment to reflect on the ways God has blessed your life and offer a prayer of gratitude. A thankful heart can transform the way we see the world.

06/10/2026

Saul was a keeper of donkeys. Though tall and handsome, he was “little in [his] own sight” and self-conscious about his family heritage (see 1 Samuel 9:2–3, 21; 15:17). On the day he was to be presented before Israel as their king, he didn’t show up; he was so nervous he “hid himself” (1 Samuel 10:21–22). Looking at Saul, you might not have guessed that he would lead the Israelites to victory over their enemies—or that he would later become prideful and rebel against the Lord.

The Lord sent the prophet Samuel to find a new king among Jesse’s sons in Bethlehem. The Lord told Samuel not to judge them by how they looked. David was small, but his heart was full of faith.

06/08/2026

Ministering is truly loving and caring for others as the Savior would. It is a way of being; it is the way of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sister Yee describes how Jesus Christ ministered and testifies of the blessings of ministering in His way.

06/05/2026

Romans 8:28 is one of the most comforting promises in all of scripture:

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Life doesn't always go as planned. We face challenges, disappointments, and trials that can be difficult to understand in the moment. Yet this verse reminds us that God is at work even when we cannot see the full picture. He can take our struggles, our setbacks, and even our mistakes and use them to shape us, strengthen us, and fulfill His purposes.

Trust that God is working behind the scenes. What may seem like a detour today could become part of His greater plan for your tomorrow.

06/04/2026

Sometimes we imagine that our lives should follow a clear path from beginning to end. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, after all. And yet life is often full of delays and detours that take us in unexpected directions.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong and his wife, Susan, share their thoughts about various scriptures and principles in this month's Come, Follow Me study guides.

06/01/2026

Life is better—everything is better—when we are about His business.

Elder Kearon teaches that callings from the Lord are tailor-made for our growth and that when we respond to a call, we don’t merely fill an assignment but join the Saviour in His redeeming work.

05/31/2026

Mark your calendars for our Second Annual Juneteenth Devotional on June 14th at 6p. All are welcome!

04/26/2026

Life is better—everything is better—when we are about His business.

By Elder Patrick Kearon
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Elder Kearon teaches that callings from the Lord are tailor-made for our growth and that when we respond to a call, we don’t merely fill an assignment but join the Saviour in His redeeming work.