Spiritual Growth Archives - Page 4 of 7

A self-care scene showing a figure weighed down by overthinking with subtle, swirling details.

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

Jeffrey Reber11 months ago010 mins

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

A young man caught between two worlds highlights the tension in faith and parenting.

This is the Way: Helping Youth with Positive Religious Development

David Dollahite12 months ago012 mins

How can parents help children stay connected to faith? Open dialogue, flexible beliefs, and strong family bonds foster commitment.

A scholar studies golden plates among ancient books, representing the connection between Nietzsche and Book of Mormon ideas.

Nietzsche and The Book of Mormon: Unexpected Philosophical Parallels

Ethan McGuire12 months ago015 mins

Can Latter-day Saint theology answer Nietzschean critiques? Both emphasize agency, power, and rejecting passivity.

A peaceful riverbank in Arkansas highlights ancestral roots and spiritual journeys.

Gathered in Grace: Finding Home in Arkansas

Carol Rice1 year ago010 mins

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

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 father kneels with his child in a church, evoking hope and the value of special needs resources.

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

Ray Alston1 year ago013 mins

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

A client enclosed in a fragile glass box symbolizes the risks of validation in therapy.

When Safe Spaces Aren’t Safe: How Unconditional Acceptance Can Stifle Growth

Brianna Holmes1 year ago1 year ago013 mins

Are safe spaces truly safe? Growth requires loving confrontation, not echo chambers or blind acceptance.

A solitary figure walking to a church captures the determination of religious devotion despite its demands.

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

Loren Marks1 year ago011 mins

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

A student walks toward a campus at sunrise, representing hope and the transformative power of education at BYU.

Bright Days at BYU: The Story of a Convert Student Who Became a Professor

Loren Marks1 year ago010 mins

How faith and high standards at BYU shape lives; Sandra found it to be transformative as a student. Now she conveys her love as faculty in her classrooms and in her kitchen.