Joseph Smith’s letters and revelations while imprisoned teach us to be optimistic and comforted, writes Church News reporter Mary Richards.

Elder Ulisses Soares and other Church leaders thanked fathers and father figures who “strive to nurture their families in love, faith and righteousness.”

This week’s study guide includes King Solomon building a temple.

Here are nine stories from the Church News the week of June 14 to June 20.

That path started with a failed baptism in another faith and quitting smoking and took Kimball to being seen as a service “pioneer.”

Like Queen Esther, there are times when action is needed despite personal doubts, observes Derrick Porter in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Watch it here.

Now through July 19, users can view personal connections with famous past soccer players.

Elder Bragg was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists held June 8-12 in Kazakhstan.

In Central America, Sister J. Anette Dennis told Relief Society women, "Our Heavenly Father expects His daughters to support, help and lift one another."

This week’s study guide includes the story of David and Goliath.