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Families gather in clusters in a town square, representing the family proclamation by divine design.
Reading

Announcing Our New Anthology: What God Hath Joined

An anthology of essays marks the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation, celebrating divine design and family.

Daniel Frost September 22, 2025
An older woman and a young protester laugh together near a flag, revealing joy and connection in pursuit of a more perfect union.
Gospel Fare

We the People, A Zion People: Healing the Divide with Covenant Community

What would it take to form a more perfect union? Rejecting outrage, loving neighbors, and renewing civic and spiritual bonds.

Amanda Freebairn July 3, 2025
A woman leaves for the bus as a child watches, capturing the emotional shift in the Lilo and Stitch remake.
Media & Education

Disney’s Family Values: When Ohana Becomes Optional

Does sacrifice still define family? The new Lilo & Stitch shifts to community care over self-denial.

C.D. Cunningham June 4, 2025
A man tenderly lifts a disabled woman, expressing how to feel God's love through gentle, Christlike acts of service.
Holidays

The Savior’s Love Isn’t Earned Through Service—But It’s Revealed Through It

Where is the Savior’s love felt this Easter? In humble acts of service and the grace of being served.

Ray Alston April 4, 2025
A warm community scene reflecting Mormons and violence with harmonious interactions.
Gospel Fare

A Peaceable People: Why Latter-day Saints Are Less Violent than the General Population

Latter-day Saints are a notably peaceful people. What keeps their communities nonviolent?

C.D. Cunningham March 31, 2025
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.
Legal

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.

C.D. Cunningham March 14, 2025
An act of empathy confronts judgment, representing the impact of LDS garment changes.
Gospel Fare

Judgment, Modesty, and Identity: Navigating Reactions to Garment Changes

How do changes to a sacred symbol like the temple garment reveal deeper concerns about judgment, modesty, and identity within the faith community?

Carol Rice March 3, 2025
Therapy session with religious symbols in the background.
Mental Health

Can Therapy Be Faith-Friendly? Why Bringing Jesus into Counseling Might Not Meet Your Spiritual Needs

How can therapy honor faith? Effective therapy respects religious values, offering a complete path to mental wellness.

Brianna Holmes February 10, 2025
A father kneels with his child in a church, evoking hope and the value of special needs resources.
Gospel Fare

The Struggles and Grace of Raising a Special Needs Child with the Help of Faith

What role does faith play in supporting families of children with disabilities? It provides hope, love, and guidance.

Ray Alston February 5, 2025
Librarian Seated by Library Entrance Amidst Protest Against Library Neutrality | Ethics of Librarianship | Public Librarians
Media & Education

Are Librarians Being Trained as the New Culture Warriors?

Are librarians neutral? Many prioritize privacy and free speech, often ignoring public standards.

Krista Cook January 20, 2025
A dinner scene shows how an olive branch and conflict resolution skills can bridge divides.
Dialogue

Peacemaking, Redefined: Why Civility Feels So Radical

Can humor and science help heal divisions? A unique approach reveals empathy and connection as keys to peacemaking.

Skyline January 17, 2025
A solitary figure walking to a church captures the determination of religious devotion despite its demands.
American Families of Faith

The High Demands of the Devoted: “Why Do They Do It?”

How do faith demands become blessings? Devotion fosters stronger bonds with God, family, and community, transforming sacrifices into profound rewards.

Loren Marks January 13, 2025
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