Why Does God Allow Suffering?
It is good to ask this question. Though it may seem trite, questioning the existence of pain is a major development on one’s spiritual journey. …
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GOSPEL PRINCIPLES
Prophetic Teachings on Abortion
Teaching the Rules of Happiness “When we speak plainly of divorce, abuse, gender identity, contraception, abortion, parental neglect, we are thought by some to be …
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Was God Supposed to Give the Fruit to Adam and Eve?
I went to the temple a few weeks back with the Elders’ Quorum and I asked a few of my friends to ponder a question …
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Ten Encouraging Scriptures When You Need a Spiritual Boost
Heavenly Father sent us to earth to be tested. But no good parent gives us a task without the means in which to complete the …
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I Stopped Fearing God When I Learned of True Forgiveness
I grew up in a very strict, religious family. My dad was raised by a military man, and my mom by a police officer. And …
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We Have To Raise The Bar On Ministering
It happens to my lawn every summer, yet every time I doubt my intuition as to why it’s happening. You might relate to looking at …
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The Attack on Tithing
“Begin with the end in mind.” That was President Nelson’s message when he was announced as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
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Is Your Love Causing A Spiritual Eclipse?
“Don’t be a spiritual eclipse.” This quote I heard in Sunday School has stuck with me ever since, as this might be one of the …
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The Comfort of Knowing What The Five Foolish Virgins Did In The End
There’s been plenty of discussion in recent years about the so-called “mass exodus” of people leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The …
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The Law of Tithing: Powerful Promises and Prophetic Direction
“A man who has not paid his tithing is unfit to be baptized for his dead. … If a man has not faith enough to …
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Being A Witness Is Not Contention
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine and was written by Gregory Smith. It is shared here with permission. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ …
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The Kindness Doctrine: Establishing the Church of Jesus Nice
If you sent out a worldwide poll asking people to describe Mormons/Latter-day Saints in one word, the top three responses would probably be: Who? Cult …
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The Consistency Of Prophetic Teaching On Abortion
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine and was written by Daniel Ortner. It is shared here with permission. Some have accused American faith communities of …
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Researching Disaffection: The Neglected Variable Of Conversion
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine and was written by Dan Ellsworth. It is shared here with permission. It is important to understand the lived …
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You Can’t Spend Your Way Out of Poverty
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine and was written by Jeff Bennion. It is shared here with permission. As the Church’s economic power has increased …
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The Cookie Parable Can Help Us Remember to Avoid Making Incorrect Assumptions
Sister Peggy S. Worthen, the wife of former BYU President Kevin J. Worthen, began a talk during a BYU devotional with a story about cookies. …
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Seeking for Heavenly Mother Can Go Too Far If It Leads to Actions that Oppose Scripture and Prophetic Counsel
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are taught that “all human beings, male and female, are beloved spirit children of heavenly …
How I’m Finding Deeper Healing from Depression
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine and was written by Katrina Donahey. As a medic serving on active duty in the United States military …
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Before We Celebrate “Staying In” the Church, Let’s Remember The Real Goal
I wrote parts of this article a few years ago but I kept feeling nudged to say more on the topic, so I have made …
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17 Things That Make Latter-day Saint Women And Other Women Of Faith Feel Less Than
Do you know what makes Latter-day Saint women and other Christian women feel less than? When you imply that Heavenly Mother has lower standards than …
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