Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Bible Translations, “Translated Correctly,” and the Church’s Recent Clarification
Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clarified that members may use a variety of Bible translations in […]
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“No Swimming” – On Sundays: Is “Satan in the Water?”
If you grew up Latter-day Saint, you probably heard the warning: “Don’t go in the water on Sundays — Satan
Wrestling with God: Hulk Hogan, Superman, and the Soul of America
“Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and with men, and have
Let Us Mourn With Resolve
This article is written with deep sorrow for the lives lost in the recent Hill Country flood. As someone who
Borders, the Bible, and Compassion: A Christian Look at Immigration and Authority
Immigration is one of the most emotionally and politically charged topics in America today. For Christians, it brings an added
Does Religion Just Teach Fear? A Closer Look at Covenant and Morality
The claim that religion merely teaches obedience—“Do this or be punished”—while true morality is about doing right for its own
Analyzing the First Presidency Message on COVID and the Vaccine – What It Says and What It Doesn’t Say
There has been considerable frustration and division among members of the Church over the First Presidency’s statement encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
The Restoration & Progressivism – A Response to The Atlantic’s “The Most American Religion.”
On December 16, 2020, McKay Coppins wrote an intriguing column on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
Why every American should reconsider the SECOND Great Awakening
After the War of 1812, a series of revolutionary changes reshaped the Western world—changes we’re still living with today. For
George Lucas – Why are there so many religions? (Part 2)
In the first post, Lucas asked, “Mom, if there is only one God, why are there so many religions?” This
What does the Bible say about a homosexual community, and is it time to privatize marriage?
Fears of a Donald Trump presidency have sounded alarms that his VP, Mike Pence, has an agenda to overturn the
“The Story of God with Morgan Freeman” – Can we unite on our shared beliefs?
Actor Morgan Freeman and the Executive Producer, Lori McCreary, appeared on Yahoo in an interview to discuss the upcoming National Geographic
8 Biblical Parallels to Joseph Smith’s Seer Stone
About a year ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a picture of Joseph Smith’s seer
Trendiness and Tragedy – the desensitization of sin and societal decay
With all the talk of gay marriage and homosexuality being a sin, why don’t Christians take up the topic of
George Lucas asks, “Why are there so many religions?”
“If there is only one God, why are there so many religions?” -George Lucas In an interview with Charlie Rose
Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code’ Questioned Christianity’s Origins – A comparison of ancient texts
In my Graduate program in History with Sam Houston State University, our professor asked us to compare books of the
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Seek Not to Counsel the Lord – A response to social media crusaders seeking change to correct grievances
The Kingdom of God is a fixed entity with eternal principles. God doesn’t ask you to gather and seek to
Where Do We Stand? A Christian Reflection on Culture, Faith, and Responsibility
Recent headlines have highlighted heartbreaking stories involving teenagers and alcohol—like a 19-year-old college student who nearly froze to death after
Audrie Pott Suicide – Avoid the Appearance of Evil
LA Times writer, Maria L. La Ganga reported a terribly sad story involving 15-year-old Audrie Pott, who committed suicide after