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Reconciliation on cold steps suggests Surviving Mormonism’s theme of meeting criticism with human warmth.

Attention Is Cheap. Love Is Expensive. It’s Worth It

Matthew Sailors3 months ago012 mins

Should Saints treat critics as teachers? Yes: love first, listen carefully, defend truth with grace.

Who is Gérald Caussé, Our New Apostle?

C.D. Cunningham4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

What defines Gérald Caussé’s ministry? A blend of faith, service, global vision, and focus on individual worth.

Russell M. Nelson: Guiding the World, Remembering the One

Carol Rice5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

He met with leaders, but Nelson’s legacy was in names, small flocks, and comfort that made the forgotten feel seen.

Family members sit near each other without speaking, depicting the emotional strain of family estrangement.

When Loved Ones Leave the Church: Holding to Faith in a Fractured Family

Tyler Andersen6 months ago09 mins

Can faith survive family fracture? Yes, with conviction, grace, and hope shaped by discipleship.

A father multitasks during the LDS General Conference 2025, portraying joy and devotion in the ordinary, messy work of family life.

The Joy of Struggle: When Wholeness Isn’t Perfection

Public Square Staff11 months ago11 months ago011 mins

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

A man tenderly lifts a disabled woman, expressing how to feel God's love through gentle, Christlike acts of service.

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

Ray Alston11 months ago06 mins

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

A woman kneels, washing another’s hands depicting the sacred ministering role in women and the priesthood.

Women of the Restoration: Influence Beyond the Stand

Charolette Winder1 year ago1 year ago017 mins

How does women’s visibility shape the Restoration? Prophetic insight reveals their key role in the Church’s progress.

A triangle formed by parents, a Mormon bishop, and a teen, symbolizing unity and support in relationships.

A Sacred Triangle: Uniting Bishops, Parents, and Youth

Mark H. Butler1 year ago1 year ago018 mins

Do informal bishop-parent-youth interviews promote positive change? They can foster unity and spiritual growth.

An image of parents and their child walking on a path symbolizing connection and unity.

Family-Based Ministry: Avoiding the Telephone Game

Mark H. Butler1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

What helps bishops strengthen youth and parent bonds? Open dialogue ensures unity and prevents misunderstandings.

A Mormon bishop and parents in a heartfelt discussion with a teenager in a living room.

When Bishops and Parents Unite: A Family Church and Ministry

Mark H. Butler1 year ago1 year ago011 mins

How can family-centered ministry help Latter-day Saint youth? Working together avoids common pitfalls and magnifies the power of ministry.

Greeting a patron and his servant on a travel a metaphor for the map to Latter-day Saint anti-racism.

The Doctrine of Christ as a Roadmap to Restorative Racial Justice

Matthew Sailors3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Can faith lead to racial harmony? Latter-day Saint teachings, rooted in the Doctrine of Christ, present a spiritual pathway to reconciliation and echo MLK’s ideals.

After Satan’s Temptations, What Do You Do? What Can You Do Better?

Dennis Deaton3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

We often go directly from stimulus to reaction, but we can learn proactive approaches we can take to respond to temptation with a little bit of time and practice.