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A limping Olympic runner refuses a stretcher and presses forward as his father rushes to help—an unforgettable moment of overcoming failure.
Gospel Fare

Winning the Race You’ve Lost: The Unique Heroism of Finishing

How does finishing last become a triumph? True heroism lies in rising after failure and enduring with heart.

Summer S. Benson July 14, 2025
A guiding parent evokes the dual role of God in religion and family—both nurturing and directive.
American Families of Faith

The Dual Role of God in Family Relationships

How does a person’s view of God affect family life? Seeing God as loving and authoritative fostered stronger unity.

David Dollahite July 11, 2025
A man sits peacefully in a quiet, light-filled room, evoking spiritual stillness and sexual minority healing.
Gospel Fare

Chastity, Covenant, and Quiet Redemption: The Temple for a Sexual Minority Saint

Can the temple be a place of healing for sexual minorities? For one man, it offered peace, identity, and divine belonging.

Hypatia June 25, 2025
A woman gazes into a mirror that reflects darkness, portraying the emptiness behind the illusion of self-love.
Gospel Fare

The Illusion of Self-love: What Christ Taught Instead

Is self-love the key to healing? True wholeness comes through connection, not isolation or self-focus.

Joseph Chamberlain May 16, 2025
A father multitasks during the LDS General Conference 2025, portraying joy and devotion in the ordinary, messy work of family life.
Gospel Fare

The Joy of Struggle: When Wholeness Isn’t Perfection

The Public Square Magazine team shares their April 2025 General Conference thoughts and insights.

Public Square Staff April 7, 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 self-care scene showing a figure weighed down by overthinking with subtle, swirling details.
Gospel Fare

Faith and the Overburdened Self: The Paradox of Self-Care

Does reliance on self-help deepen guilt? Findings reveal that faith redirects trust from the self to the Divine.

Jeffrey Reber March 19, 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
A sky with sun and moon symbolizes how conflict management allows opposing forces to coexist in harmony.
Dialogue

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.

Skyline March 10, 2025
A woman’s quiet kindness contrasts with political fervor, echoing The Peacegiver’s lesson that true change comes through love, not slogans.
Book Club

The Secret to Saving Society? It’s Not More Activism

Can division and strife be overcome? Conflict ends when hearts change. Turning to Christ heals relationships and fosters lasting peace.

Brianna Holmes March 5, 2025
A peaceful riverbank in Arkansas highlights ancestral roots and spiritual journeys.
Family Matters

Gathered in Grace: Finding Home in Arkansas

How can ancestry illuminate identity? By connecting spiritually, physically, and emotionally with family roots.

Carol Rice February 19, 2025
A person calmly sitting by a river, symbolizing controlling anger through mindful breathing and emotional reflection.
Dialogue

The Art of Peacemaking: Controlling Anger by Bridging Logic and Emotion

What role does emotional control play in peacemaking? Managing anger allows logic to guide solutions effectively.

Skyline February 12, 2025
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