Faith
When a Mission Ends Early
An early mission return can feel like failure, but it may also mark the start of unexpected spiritual growth.
Samuel Hancock
March 13, 2026
An early mission return can feel like failure, but it may also mark the start of unexpected spiritual growth.
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What does honest coverage of Latter-day Saints require? Curiosity, primary sources, and dignity, not caricature.
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Should Saints treat critics as teachers? Yes: love first, listen carefully, defend truth with grace.