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Joey Sampaga Sermon: Responding to the Kingdom of God, Luke 10:1-16
This Sunday, Pastor Joey Sampaga led us through Luke 10:1-16, “Sent with Urgency: Responding to the Kingdom of God.” As Luke unfolds the story, we find Jesus moving steadily toward Jerusalem, fully aware of the suffering waiting for Him there. The cross looms in the distance, yet His sense of purpose intensifies. With limited time…
The Psychology of Faith Formation: Examining Belief Development of Latter-day Saints.
A PDF is available of this essay to download and read at a later date: The Psychology of LDS Faith. This essay may be the answer to the question: Why are you LDS? Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints represents one of the fastest-growing religious movements of the modern era, with approximately…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (Index)
What happens when sincere questions meet practiced answers? Every year, thousands of Latter-day Saints quietly step away from the faith that shaped their childhood, their marriages, and their understanding of eternity—not because they stopped caring, but because they started asking questions their community couldn’t answer. This five-part series isn’t written to attack or mock; it’s…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (5 of 5)
Check out the Series Index to all Five Posts. Part 5: The Space for Doubt How Healthy Communities Handle Hard Questions If we have the truth, it cannot be harmed by investigation. If we have not the truth, it ought to be harmed. – J. Reuben Clark First Counselor in the First Presidency June 12,…
Our Blog Title: What Is A “Righteous Cause?”
A “Righteous Cause” is a pursuit or belief considered morally just, virtuous, and aligned with divine or ethical principles, often involving standing for justice, truth, and God’s will, as seen in the religious context of Christianity. It signifies actions based on a deep moral rationale, differentiating them from self-serving or unrighteous motives, but also carries…
Michael Fanone: From Capitol Defender to Controversial Firebrand
An Examination of the Former Officer’s Transformation and His Explosive Call for Armed Resistance Against ICE January 2026 “It’s time for the American people to organize and to utilize their Second Amendment right to protect themselves from what has clearly become an unaccountable and lawless agency that’s killing Americans.” — Michael Fanone, January 2026 Introduction…
Resting in Arms That Never Let Go, A Devotional on Psalm 131:2
Picture a toddler after a long day—red-faced, fists clenched, tears streaming. She wants milk now. But the mother knows better. She gathers the child close, strokes her hair, and waits. The sobs are quiet. The breathing steadies. The little one melts into her mother’s embrace, no longer demanding, simply content to be held. David understood…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (4 of 5)
Check out the Series Index to all Five Posts. Part 4: Reading the Bible on Its Own Terms Let me make sure that you understand this important point. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions or investigating our history, doctrine, and practices. – M. Russell Ballard Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (3 of 5)
Check out the Series Index to all Five Posts. Part 3: When the Story Changes: Faith, History, and Moving Targets A Careful Examination of How Religious Communities Handle Historical Difficulties One of the key ways that we learn—not only here at BYU but throughout life—is by asking questions. – Cecil O. Samuelson First Quorum of…
The Creator Who Spoke Worlds Into Existence Speaks Wisdom Into Yours
The Treasure Chest with No Lock A father watches his daughter wrestle with a math problem at the kitchen table. She groans. She erases. She slams her pencil down. Then she does something remarkable—she looks up and asks, “Dad, can you help me?” That moment captures the heart of Proverbs 2:6: “For the LORD gives…