Adversity
Some health issues in life can easily be understood by those around us. Sometimes, others take more learning and processing. The Recessive Dystrophic form of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is perhaps one of those. It is a rare skin disease that causes skin to be...
Afraid to Die? Easter Reflections on the Resurrection, Restoration, & Redemption
I remember being afraid to die. I remember being surprised when an acquaintance securely and serenely spoke these five words to me, “I’m not afraid to die.” “Really?” I asked. A lot has changed since that day 35-ish years ago. Spiritually, I was not then awake. My...
LDS Church Awarded for Positive Portrayal of Disabilities
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the Mormon Church, was honored recently with the 2013 American Association of People Disabilities (AAPD) Image Award. The Church of Jesus Christ was recognized for the representations of members...
Black History Month Celebrated by Mormons in Florida
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the...
About Mormons: What It’s Like
Brigham Young University (BYU) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion...
About Mormons: Come Unto Me as a Little Child
BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion...
About Mormons: Christ’s Spiritual Wealth
Brigham Young University (BYU) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion...
Lone Peak Basketball Team Capture National Attention
A small-town Utah high school boys’ basketball team is making national news headlines in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Good Morning America, and NPR, to name a few. What makes them the center of national attention is more than their 26-1 season, their fifth...
About Mormons: Our Selfless Savior
BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: The Trust Behind Agency
This past week in my Book of Mormon religion class I was struck by the significance and importance of agency. I guess I’ve always assumed that agency is important simply because our Heavenly Father gave it to us and because the war in heaven was fought over it, but...
About Mormons: Charity – Pure Love
Brigham Young University (BYU) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion...
Mormons, Agency, and America
A Canadian newspaper ran an editorial noting that Mormon beliefs about agency were valuable in understanding the importance of freedom in government. While the actual article was too partisan for the scope of this website, the basic premise—that freedom is a God-given...