Equipping Saints • Engaging Culture • Examining Claims
Did you refuse to use the Internet when it was first introduced because it was a defense-funded computer network by the U.S. military’s ARPANET? Of course not. Today, the notion seems absurd—yet many people exhibit similar resistance toward artificial intelligence, viewing it with suspicion despite its increasingly integral role in modern life. Just as the…
An examination of property rights, market dynamics, and the unintended consequences of well-intentioned housing restrictions When Issues & Insights published “Investors Should Not Be Barred From Buying Homes” on January 13, 2026, the editorial board aimed to propose legislation in Minnesota and Maryland that would restrict investor purchases of single-family homes. Their argument was straightforward:…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…