“I started sending messages to him each day with a daily devotional. I told him each day how much I loved him and together he would recover.”

Beyond being a building of grandeur, the temple has brought significant blessings to my life.

Happiness feels different when we are in the temple—there, we experience happiness on a much higher level, and deeper than what we feel in our everyday lives. This is what the temple means to Juan Tavares.

Kristen Juarez shares what meaning the temple has for her in her life, from the specific perspective of a temple ordinance worker.

As a youth, Gabby Juarez remained focused on her aim to go through the temple upon graduation. “The temple is the place to be where I can escape the noise and chaos of the world…and feel closest to heaven and receive answers...”

Susie Hardman tells about a specific experience and why the temple brings her family peace.

Ivan Tidwell from Lincoln California describes an experience he had as a teenager and how he grew closer to God despite doubt.

“The universe, and all its parts testify of who You are and all You do - How great thou art!” Listen to the original song.

What is God’s plan for His church?