Systemic or Soul Change: What’s the Deepest Solution?
Depending on what we conclude about the essential problem facing society, we naturally arrive at very different answers and solutions.
Category: Gospel Fare
What I Hope You Mean When You Say “Thoughts and Prayers.”
How can thoughts and prayers lead to faith and action in the fight against gun violence, reducing tragedy without disarming law-abiding citizens? H.R. 7910 may provide a valuable next step.
Likening All of the Scriptures Unto Us, Yes Even Those Ones
We like to identify with the hero, but in the Gospels, this can blind us to our flaws. Perhaps we could identify with those Jesus corrected, instead.
Shooting for the Sun: Why Some Aspire for Terrestrial Glory Instead
“Come unto me, ALL ye …” Do we imagine ourselves included in the Lord’s invitation to Celestial Glory or settle for less than He wants to give us?
The Science of Silence: Prayer’s Hidden Power
The rich history of Hesychastic prayer has been the subject of recent research. What is this type of prayer, and how might it benefit Latter-day Saints?
Infinite Cats in the Bag: Navigating Faith in the Information Age
It is normal for church members to feel “controversy fatigue” over the steady stream of negative headlines and accusations toward the Church. But this problem is not a new one, and seeing it clearly allows us to transcend it.
Saints & Sustainability: A Better Environmentalism
Explore a gospel-driven perspective on environmental stewardship, challenging conventional views while harmonizing nature, human flourishing, and faith.
Conviction is No Sin
The sin of certainty? It’s become popular to argue that a passionate conviction about God can be dangerous. But this overlooks the deep humility we can cultivate in a vibrant faith.
Kaleidoscope of Knowledge: The Mosaic of Faith and Reason
Alma provides a striking counterpoint to passive and popular notions of faith—pointing to a faith that grows, moves, and changes us.
A Vision for a Better Future: Thoughts on General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ
We recap general conference and explore faith, global unity, and personal stories of divine intervention. Experience the profound impact of scripture and uncover the path to overcoming contention through virtue and peacemaking in a divided world.
Religious Retreat Recharges Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Stressed? Studies show that religious escapes can improve your well-being, creativity, and spirituality by providing an opportunity for reflection.
From Pain to Peace: The Value of a Cognitive Cleanse
Understand the origin of thoughts and choose your thought filter to take control of negative thought patterns and live a more fulfilling life.
