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A mother’s curated selfie hides the surrounding chaos, mirroring the themes of image obsession in the Ruby Franke documentary.

Influenced: The Troubling Familiarity of Ruby Franke’s Story

Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.
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Do therapy bans protect minors? Overbroad definitions risk punishing therapists for supporting client choice.

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A family dinner scene featuring a robot figure in place of a parent, symbolizing raising the AI generation.

The Allure of Automation: AI’s Intrusion on Parental and Family Agency

Does AI undermine parental agency? It shifts reliance onto digital tools that erode genuine family bonds.
A peaceful riverbank in Arkansas highlights ancestral roots and spiritual journeys.

Gathered in Grace: Finding Home in Arkansas

How can ancestry illuminate identity? By connecting spiritually, physically, and emotionally with family roots.
A couple walking away from each other with a fissure forming between them, illustrating why no-fault divorce is bad for marital stability.

Rethinking No-Fault Divorce: A Better Way Forward

Is no-fault divorce failing people? Evidence suggests that it reduces general marital stability and happiness.
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A survivor of sexual abuse in the Church finds comfort as a friend offers a shoulder to lean on, symbolizing the power of compassion and support.

Understanding the California Sex Abuse Lawsuit: The LDS Church’s Response in Context

Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
A sky with sun and moon symbolizes how conflict management allows opposing forces to coexist in harmony.

Conflict is Natural: How We Mistake Discomfort for Destruction

What is conflict? Conflict is not the same as contention. It is a neutral force that, when handled wisely, fosters growth and peace.
A symbolic tree comes to life as a family builds new Easter traditions, making the holiday more meaningful.

Forty Days to a New Kind of Easter

Making Easter a time of transformation. Here is a family tradition to help enrich it with scripture, symbolism, and daily devotion.s
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Understanding the California Sex Abuse Lawsuit: The LDS Church’s Response in Context

Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.

Jeff Bennion
A Tale of Two Ecologies: What Environmentalism Overlooks

What is the real ecological crisis? Family and fertility decline threaten human and societal sustainability.

Dan Ellsworth
Beyond the Ballot Box: Our True Christian Freedom

Is freedom purely external? True freedom comes from inner strength and spiritual liberation, not political victories.

Jacob Z. Hess
Why are Some Latter-day Saints Hesitant to Talk about the Family Proclamation?

The Family Proclamation is beloved by members around the world. So why are some afraid to talk about it?

Cassandra Hedelius
Motherhood, Mortality, and the Myth of Control

A near-death experience at 39 leads a mother to challenge her perceptions of entitlement, faith, and mortality.

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