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American Families of Faith

Sacred Experiences with Jewish Friends

At a time of rising antisemitism, it can be especially helpful to reflect on ways in which a Latter-day Saint perspective invites robust solidarity and rich connection with Jewish friends.

Freedom

It’s Okay to Turn It Off

As valuable as it can be to stay updated on world affairs, the intimate and incessant witnessing of human heartache in the digital age can be overwhelming and distract from other important things. Don’t be afraid to set some boundaries.

Church & State

You Can’t Spend Your Way Out of Poverty

Critics of the way the Church manages its resources fail to understand that adequate resources are a necessary but insufficient condition to alleviating suffering.

Social Media

Discerning the Impact of Influencers

As the reach of influencers in and out of the Church of Jesus Christ grows, it’s important to know how to discern between influencers that point us to Christ, versus somewhere else.

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Gospel Fare

Towards a Latter-day Saint Perspective in Psychology

Most students of psychology embrace the prevailing assumptions of the field as a starting point towards examining other things in their lives, such as faith. What if we did the opposite?

Gospel Fare

Imperfect Families and Covenantal Relationships

To those who are quick to assume that God’s loving support comes mostly to families without problems, I would recommend the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Gospel Fare

The Importance of Prophetic Fallibility

Although understandably unsettling to many believers today, the idea that prophets can be wrong points toward some of the hidden beauty in the gospel plan.

Dialogue

On Hard Hearts and Soft Minds

To truly think critically requires more than rhetorical skill. It begins by cultivating the right feelings.

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Freedom

The Christian Obligation to Support Ukraine

Amidst lots of talk justifying inaction or neutrality in regards to Ukraine, Christians have a much harder time defending such a conclusion if they take their own scriptures seriously.