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In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Encounter at the Empty Tomb,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that faith in Jesus Christ often begins not with perfect The post Encounter at the Empty Tomb appeared first on FAIR.

The Church News has prepared an updated chart of Church leaders that includes the eight new General Authority Seventies sustained in the April 2026 general conference. Also sustained at general conference, but not effective until August 1, were changes to the Presidency of the Seventy and a new Primary general presidency. View or download the The post Download an Updated April 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Many Latter-day Saints struggle to connect with the Old Testament, often missing its profound beauty because the standard King James Version strips away the formatting that reveals the text for what it truly is: a masterpiece of Hebrew poetry. How can we learn to read these ancient texts not just as distant history, but as the very songs that shaped the spiritual formation of Jesus Christ Himself? A new interview over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, features Rosalynde Welch, who discusses her new book, Seven Songs: Signs of Christ in the Old Testament (co-authored with Adam Miller). Welch explains how reading the Hebrew Bible as poetry rather than a textbook can provide us with a much-needed “theology of divine absence” and reveals why the ancient songs of Israel are perfectly suited to mirror the modern lifecycle of a believer’s faith. Rosalynde Welch on 7 Songs in the Old Testament Reading Christ “Out” of the Text One of the central goals of Seven Songs is to help Latter-day Saints approach the Old Testament with fresh eyes. Because the text was written over a millennium by a culture that “revered text and literacy above all else,” Welch argues it

Parted Waters, Messy Leadership, and Miracles by Autumn Dickson The story of Moses freeing the Israelites through the power of God is an incredible parable for the atonement of Jesus Christ. It’s probably the most important lesson we can pull from that story. However, it’s not the only story we can learn from it. There are other The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Beginning the first Sunday in September, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable PDF, and will be available soon in print. The post What is Taught in the Updated Edition of “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices”? first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Have you seen the latest organizational chart from #GeneralConference?

Continuing a series on disciple scholars in different disciplines. I already did one on 20th-21st century physicists here. This entry focuses on pure mathematicians and logicians, so not including hybrid physicists/mathematicians like Newton. They will be addressed later. All italicized quotes are from Wikipedia unless otherwise stated.  Saul Kripke One of the greatest logicians of the 20th century, although I don’t pretend to understand all his work. Glow-in-the-dark smart. Started teaching graduate-level courses at MIT as a Harvard sophomore. As far as I can tell he never got a PhD, he just entered (elite) academia right after his undergrad, and even then he saw his undergrad as a waste of time.  “Kripke was also partly responsible for the revival of metaphysics and essentialism after the decline of logical positivism.” (Note contrast with probably-most-accomplished-Latter-day Saint philosopher Mark Wrathall who edited a book called Religion after Metaphysics.)  Kripke is Jewish, and he takes this seriously. He is not a nominal Jew and he is careful keeping the Sabbath, for instance he doesn’t use public transportation on Saturdays. He thinks religion can help him in philosophy: “I don’t have the prejudices many have today, I don’t believe in a naturalist world view… and

The Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation recently announced that they are holding a conference this fall to celebrate the completion of the project: “The Wilford Woodruff Papers: A Rich & Holy Legacy,” on Friday, November 13, 2026, in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. New insights and inspiration from Wilford Woodruff’s life and records will be presented through art, music, and theater, and through presentations by leading scholars from around the country. Attendance is free, though registration options do include paid meals. An official description of the event is provided below: Co-sponsored by the Church History Department and the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation, this Conference will celebrate the life, records, and enduring influence of Wilford Woodruff, as well as commemorate the gifting of the Wilford Woodruff Papers to the Church History Department, ensuring the Papers long-term preservation and global accessibility. The Conference will feature: * An opening session with Church Historian Elder Kyle S. McKay and former Church Historian LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. * A keynote address by historian Karin Wulf, Brown University * An original theatrical production and short film highlighting President Woodruff’s legacy * A juried arts competition and exhibition centered on the theme “A Rich

The First Presidency has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments as well as adaptations that increase support in Area Presidencies to better meet the needs of a growing Church. These changes become effective on August 1, 2026. The adaptations include: Area presidencies continue to have an assigned area president, but no longer have specific counselor The post Area Leadership Assignments For 2026–2027 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

With the new Temple Square visitors’ center opening on May 18, and reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House becoming available on September 1, the Church has released the Temple Square App (available for Apple and Android) to manage your reservations and plan your visits to Temple Square. The Temple Square App is the official The post Church Releases New Temple Square App first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

“The simplest way to explain the behavior of any bureaucratic organization is to assume that it is controlled by a cabal of its enemies.”-Conquest’s Third Law A little over a decade ago Kate Kelly was excommunicated. A few thoughts in retrospect. If I had infiltrated the OW movement with the goal of undermining it in the eyes of the Church leadership and membership, and I somehow rose to the very top, I would have essentially done what Kate Kelly did. The Ordain Women movement was a complete disaster for them if their goal was to actually, you know, ordain women, but from the outside it looks like the primary goal was to create martyrs, with the policy goal secondary.  Pushing against the Church or trying to embarrass it to force change doesn’t work for trying to change the Church. This should be obvious, but I suspect the Walter Mitty-esque fantasy for this kind of activism is one where the Church’s PR situation and embarrassment is so incredibly acute that they absolutely have to respond–and then the activists can dictate terms. Where Newsies-like youth across the Wasatch Front leaving their Sunday School classes to march on Salt Lake City demanding change. 

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Understanding the perspectives of those outside our faith tradition is an essential exercise for any Latter-day Saint seeking to navigate the broader religious landscape. For decades, much of the literature written by traditional Christians about the Restoration felt less like a conversation and more like a caricature. However, in recent years, a more rigorous and informed brand of interfaith dialogue has begun to emerge. The latest entry in this category is 40 Questions About Mormonism (Kregel Academic, 2026) by Kyle Beshears. Beshears, a pastor in Mobile, Alabama, and a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, does not write as an insider or a neutral observer. He is a true believer in the Baptist tradition, and that theological commitment provides the structural scaffolding for the entire book. While Latter-day Saints are not the primary audience, the volume offers value to Latter-day Saints willing to engage with a fair-minded, well-informed neighbor. A High Standard of Research My primary objective in reviewing this volume, as a Latter-day Saint, was to assess whether Beshears accurately describes our faith. Too often, outside observers rely on outdated tropes or surface-level misunderstandings. Beshears, however, has clearly done his homework. His writing is accessible and engaging, demonstrating

LDS beliefs are firmly based in the idea of continuing revelation — both revelation to the Church as a whole, and personal continuing revelation to each of us. But sometimes we limit this idea by our assumptions. I think many of us assume that personal revelation comes at home, in personal prayer and contemplation. I’m quite sure that this assumption is incomplete. So, couldn’t revelation come to us at Church? And, if it can, are we actually looking for it at Church? In these posts I am trying to suggest that each of us can have better experiences at Church if we take responsibility for our experiences, and if we are open to what we can be taught to us in many different ways. We can choose to learn and benefit from what happens regardless of whether it fits our perception of what is “good.” Revelation, I believe, can piggyback on whatever communication will be successful in reaching our spirits. Revelation sometimes depends on how we look at it. It is not different from what many artists figure out—they understand that how you see the  world before you is more important than what you see. You might call it ‘active

Delivered…But Pharaoh Came Again by Autumn Dickson I love the story of Moses and the Red Sea. There is a reason it was used as an example time and time again throughout the history of the scriptures. There is so much goodness. One of the parts of the story that used to stick out to The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The new visitors’ center on Temple Square will open to the public on May 18, 2026. This is a significant milestone ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, scheduled from April 5, 2027, through October 1, 2027. Reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House will be available beginning September 1, 2026. All are welcome The post New Temple Square Visitors’ Center Opens May 18, 2026 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

The statement “all that the Lord has spoken we will do” seems kind of obvious in a sense. If God is saying to do it, how can we gainsay? But, of course, we don’t actually do that — we all fail to do the things we should do, the things that God has asked, and commanded, us to do. So what are we saying when we repeat this statement? In one sense, it’s a kind of commitment or intention. We want to be able to do what the Lord asks of us, and we will try to do so, even covenant to do so, as an indication of what we want to do. We know (and He knows) that we won’t make it. But, given the atonement, our intention and sincere efforts are enough. He will make up the difference. This idea appears later in the lesson, in the section about covenants, which indicate our willingness to obey God’s law. In this sense, the covenant is about our sincere intentions—and recognizes that without the atonement the only option is failure.   The Lord’s covenant people are a treasure to Him. Traditional belief in God often says that humanity is nothing

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. MDT, Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional themed “Lifelong Discipleship.” Young adults ages 18–35, including those who will turn 18 this year and married young adults, are invited to participate. See YA Weekly for The post Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister Stevenson, May 3, 2026 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In her October 2025 General Conference address, “Cheering Each Other On,” J. Anette Dennis teaches that the Savior intends His Church to be a place of belonging, where individuals are strengthened, supported, and encouraged as they strive to follow Him. Yet for some, church can feel like a place of quiet comparison rather than compassion. The post Cheering Each Other On appeared first on FAIR.

The first time I stood in front of the Gates of Paradise at the BYU Museum of Art, I didn’t move. I couldn’t speak. A month before, I had come…

For generations, society has been conditioned by Lord Acton’s cynical—and historically accurate—observation that “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Because we see power abused every day to control, dominate, or exploit others, we naturally assume that giving anyone ultimate power would lead to ultimate tyranny. But does this hold true in the eternities? A notable new article over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, by historian Steven C. Harper, argues that the revelations of Joseph Smith completely upend this paradigm. Harper traces Joseph’s lifelong quest to understand “the power of godliness,” showing that in the Restored Gospel, absolute power doesn’t corrupt at all—in fact, it is the very definition of exaltation. Does Absolute Power Corrupt? Joseph Smith’s Search for an Endowment of Power A New Definition of Power Harper takes the stance that Joseph Smith’s education in divine power began in the Sacred Grove, where he learned that the sectarian world had “a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.” From that moment, Joseph spent his life learning what that missing power actually was. The key insight is that God’s power looks little like the world’s power. It isn’t about coercion or gatekeeping. The old maxim is

Find Joy in the Wilderness by Autumn Dickson When I was studying the Doctrine and Covenants last year, my pattern revolved around learning about the people who were receiving the revelations and how they were feeling so that we could better relate to them and receive the same comfort in the revelations that they did. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Continuing with our series about sex and Latter-day Saints. To recap, I ran across a dataset  with a lot of sex questions and a large enough sample of Latter-day Saints (322) to be able to draw some conclusions with. I have already written about what that survey says about masturbation, pornography, and abortion among Latter-day Saints. Finding that Latter-day Saints masturbate less, watch pornography less, and are involved in abortions less. However, these numbers, while smaller, are not insignificant, and there are plenty of our fellow brothers and sisters in our congregations that have experience with these things.    Similarly. when we look at affairs, total number of sexual partners across the lifecourse, and STD diagnoses, I don’t think anybody will be surprised that Latter-day Saints score lower. But how much lower?  Again, we don’t have any context for these numbers, and of these three variables: STD diagnosis, number of sexual partners, and affairs, only one of them is per se sinful by Latter-day Saint standards. For example, multiple sexual partners might be spouses or from a pre-Latter-day Saint life when they weren’t subject to the same law and expectations (D&C 88).  So in presenting these numbers I’m not tut tutting

During the April general conference, the Church published the statistical report for 2025. At the end of the year, the total membership was 17,887,212, with 91,835 new children of record during 2025, and 385,490 converts baptized. This is the highest number of converts baptized in one year in the history of the Church. There were The post 2025 Statistical Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  The official English text of the general conference talks is now available at conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Text in many more languages will be posted over the next several days. Each page provides the video and text of the conference talk. Click the three dots at the top right of any The post Text of April 2026 General Conference Now Available first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Many stories of miracles are reasonably attributable to wishful thinking, bad record keeping, friend-of-a-friend rumors, or some kind of neurosis or hallucination. However, there are a number of historical episodes that meet the standard criterion for historical plausibility. Multiple witnesses, contemporaneous accounts, disinterested observers.  Popular secular Substacker Astral Codex Ten referred to the Fatima Miracle of the Sun, when hundreds of people supposedly witnessed the sun dancing in the sky in fulfillment of a prediction of some peasant children that were later sainted, as the “the final boss of paranormal experiences… The witnesses included journalists, atheists, prominent scientists, and people who freely admitted that they had only attended in order to laugh at everyone else when nothing happened. There are far too many of them to dismiss, and their reports are surprisingly close to unanimous. People in nearby towns who knew nothing about the miracle claimed to have seen the same thing, seemingly ruling out mass hallucination. There are photographs – too low-tech to clearly visualize the sun, but clear enough to show a crowd pointing at the sky in astonishment.” Recently there was a flurry around Substack as skeptics and religionists on the Fatima question, including NYTimes columnist Ross

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 9: “Did Brigham really have the Gift of Tongues when he first met Joseph Smith?“ Sometimes humble settings and ordinary The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episodes 9-11 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Magicians, Satan, and Cheap Imitations by Autumn Dickson This week we get to read about some of the plagues that occurred in Egypt before Pharaoh finally released the Israelite slaves. It’s a classic Old Testament story that has been told time and time again. It teaches us about Jesus Christ delivering us from sin, and The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Beginning the first week of September 2026, the class schedule during Church Sunday worship meetings will change. The two-hour block of meetings will continue with sacrament meeting and Primary as they are currently. However, for adults and youth, rather than alternating between Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood, and Young Women meetings every other week, they The post Changes to the Sunday Class Meeting Schedule first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ,” Dale G. Renlund teaches that discipleship is more than belief. It is the process of becoming more like the Savior as we take His name upon us. He illustrates this through the example of a surgeon who changed his behavior The post Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ appeared first on FAIR.

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A Passover Question For You by Autumn Dickson For my last post this week, we talked about some specifics of Passover in order to better reflect on our free status because of Christ. I really love the Passover. My sister does a Passover meal for Easter each year, and there are so many beautiful traditions The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Note: This is the second in a two-part series about solemn assemblies to sustain a President of the Church. The first part addressed current procedures and the principles of solemn assemblies and sustaining Church Presidents. Since October 1880 when John Taylor was first sustained as the President of the Church, a solemn assembly is held The post Procedural Developments in the Solemn Assembly appeared first on FAIR.

By David W. Smith Note: This is the first in a two-part series about solemn assemblies to sustain Presidents of the Church. Part 2 is here. With the passing of President Russell M. Nelson in September 2025, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will soon have the special privilege to participate The post The Solemn Assembly appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Reclined. Redeemed. by Autumn Dickson This week we celebrate Easter, and with it, the ability of the Savior to redeem us. Because we are studying the Old Testament this year, I’d like to look at the predecessor to the holiday of Easter: Passover. There is a lot of symbolism that comes with the Passover; let’s The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

A NOTE FROM FAIR Hello, friends — We owe you an apology — and an update. March came and went without a newsletter, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. So consider this our catch-up edition: two months of news, one big announcement, and a lot to be excited about. Easter weekend is The post FAIR APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER – Easter, General Conference, FAIR Conference, and more! appeared first on FAIR.

  In his October 2025 General Conference address, “And Now I See,” Jeffrey R. Holland teaches that spiritual clarity often comes gradually as we continue forward in faith. He draws on the Savior’s healing of the blind man, where something as simple as clay made from dust and spittle became the means of a miracle. The post And Now I See appeared first on FAIR.

Seeing Through Anguish of Spirit by Autumn Dickson In our last post, we talked about how Moses turned to the Lord in despair. He had done what the Lord asked and told Pharaoh to free the Israelites. In response, Pharaoh gave them more work. Moses blamed himself and asked the Lord why He had been The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 1–6 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 1–6 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Did God Send Me Here to Fail? by Autumn Dickson Moses was a prophet who delivered the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. He was such a good prophet that the Jews held him up as a standard for a long time. He is still revered as a great prophet. And yet, despite his righteousness, his closeness The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 1–6 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ,” Neil L. Andersen testifies that the Savior’s Atonement is not only central to God’s plan, but personally powerful in every life. He teaches that both forgiveness and healing are found through Jesus Christ, no matter the depth of sin or suffering. The The post The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ appeared first on FAIR.

Judgment Day Isn’t What You Think by Autumn Dickson The story of Joseph teaches us so many things about Christ. There are poignant details that point us in the direction of Christ’s story. There are so many directions we could go. However, let’s talk about one principle. Joseph’s story can teach us about Judgment Day. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 42–50 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.   The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 42–50 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

We Can’t Afford Grace by Autumn Dickson Last week, we talked about some of the symbolism behind Joseph’s story. He offered food that filled the bellies of the Egyptians and saved them. Christ offers salvation, and we should be actively paying attention to whether we’re bringing the bread home or internalizing it and letting it The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 42–50 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Lovest Thou Me?”, Elder Steven C. Barlow teaches that love for God is not only something we feel. It is something we demonstrate through our choices and priorities. He explains that love grows when it is both expressed and received. When love is freely given and sincerely received, The post Lovest Thou Me? appeared first on FAIR.

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More Than Food Storage; Famine and Atonement by Autumn Dickson The Old Testament is full of stories, and oftentimes, those stories come as a type of things to come. They teach us about life. They teach us about our relationship with God and our dependence on the Savior. Joseph’s life is no different. We can The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 37–41 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.   The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 37–41 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

When Doing What’s Right Brings Pain by Autumn Dickson It is no question that Joseph went through some tough stuff despite trying to do what’s right. Being betrayed by your brothers and sold into slavery, thrown into prison, being forgotten after helping someone. None of these things should be skimmed over or treated lightly. Those The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 37–41 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

 In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Humble Souls at Altars Kneel,” Jeremy R. Jaggi teaches that sacred altars, whether the sacrament table, temple altars, or the quiet places of personal prayer, represent moments when we bind ourselves to Jesus Christ through covenant devotion. He explains that these sacred acts are not symbolic gestures alone. The post Humble Souls at Altars Kneel appeared first on FAIR.

You Haven’t Ruined Your Life by Autumn Dickson My first message of this week was about Rebekah and Jacob tricking Isaac into giving Esau’s blessing to Jacob. Rebekah had received a revelation that the older would serve the younger, and she took matters into her own hands to make that happen. It worked, and Jacob The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 24–33 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.   The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 24–33 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Feeling Alone? Trust Him. by Autumn Dickson The Old Testament is full of imperfect people. There is strife and difficulty. Families struggle together. We see people who are trying to follow God, sometimes in desperation, and they make mistakes along the way. We see a whole spectrum of human emotion. It makes me wonder how much The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 24–33 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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This Easter season, join us in finding new ways to celebrate Jesus Christ’s love. Take time to remember that the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and Resurrection made it possible for us to repent and be forgiven of our sins and someday rise again to live with God and our loved ones.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “That All May Be Edified,” Chad H. Webb teaches that gospel teaching and learning are meant to do more than convey information. When centered on Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Ghost, they are meant to shape discipleship over a lifetime. Brother Webb emphasizes that meaningful spiritual The post That All May Be Edified appeared first on FAIR.

The Subtle Destruction of Looking Back by Autumn Dickson The story of Lot’s wife is an intense one. Sodom and Gomorrah was a wicked city, and God commanded Lot to flee with his family and not look back. They are told to leave immediately or be swept away in the destruction. Lot goes and tells The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 18–23 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

“The Nephites Live after the Manner of Happiness” Easy ≠ Happy Between leaving his home, journeying across the sea, and dealing with his murderous brothers, Nephi did not have an easy life. And yet, in 2 Nephi 5:27, this is how he described himself and his people: “And it came to pass that we lived The post What Does It Mean to “Live after the Manner of Happiness”? appeared first on FAIR.

Why Should I Watch General Conference? We live in the time of the ongoing Restoration, a time when the heavens are open and God wants to continue to speak to us. And He does! He teaches us both through personal revelation and through His appointed servants at general conference. Twice a year, we have the The post Why Should I Watch General Conference? appeared first on FAIR.

The House of the Lord The temple is the holy house of the Lord. Therefore, President Russell M Nelson and the other leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have encouraged us to attend more regularly. President Nelson promised, “If you don’t yet love to attend the temple, go more often—not less. The post How Can I Prepare to Enter the Temple? appeared first on FAIR.

The two great commandments are to love God and love our neighbor. But because God’s children have a wide diversity of opinions and personalities, the second commandment can be difficult to keep. Contention has always plagued the human family, and it seems to only grow louder with the rise of social media. Respectful communication may The post How Can I Love People I Disagree With? appeared first on FAIR.

Jennifer and guest Sarah Allen discuss the topic of polygamy.   Sarah Allen was a Senior Researcher with FAIR, a former member of Scripture Central’s research team, and the 2022 recipient of the John Taylor: Defender of the Faith Award. An avid reader, she loved studying the Gospel and the history of the restored Church. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 18–23 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

On Behalf of Ten by Autumn Dickson The Old Testament is chock full of stories. One of the stories this week is about Sodom and Gomorrah. They were an incredibly wicked city, and the Lord destroyed them. Before the Lord does so, He talks to Abraham about it. Abraham has a whole conversation with the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 18–23 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Do Your Part with All Your Heart,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that discipleship is neither accidental nor passive. It is a deliberate and sustained effort to follow Jesus Christ patiently, consistently, and with commitment. He reminds us that faith does not remain strong by default. Like any skill The post Do Your Part with All Your Heart  appeared first on FAIR.

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Do You See the Angels? by Autumn Dickson The beginning of Abraham’s story is a well-known one in our church. He was almost sacrificed on an altar because he believed in the one true God. The priests “laid violence” upon him, and then this happened. Abraham 1:15 And as they lifted up their hands upon The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

What True Worship Looks Like by Autumn Dickson I have been thinking a lot about what it means to worship God lately. It keeps popping up through random little avenues in my life. We’ve had the opportunity to have the missionaries in our home who taught about the ten commandments and only worshipping the one The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Be Reconciled to God,” Elder Kelly R. Johnson invites disciples to think differently about repentance and discipleship—not as occasional correction, but as an ongoing effort to remain aligned with God. Drawing on his background as a forensic accountant, Elder Johnson explains reconciliation as the careful work of bringing The post Be Reconciled to God  appeared first on FAIR.

Was the Flood an Act of Mercy? by Autumn Dickson Noah’s ark is one of the most classic bible stories. Even when you’re not Christian, many people are aware of the story and what it means. I read these verses in the last post for this week, and I’m going to read them again with The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

A Flood and a Fresh Start by Autumn Dickson This week we read about a couple of classic Bible stories, one of which is Noah and the ark. Let’s read a couple of verses. Noah was led to build and ark, and then he went into the ark with his sons. God shut them up The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson teaches that peacemaking is not a passive or naïve response to a troubled world. It is a deliberate, Christlike choice that requires courage, restraint, and moral clarity. Against a backdrop of grief, violence, and rising contention, Elder Stevenson invites disciples The post Blessed Are the Peacemakers appeared first on FAIR.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay by Autumn Dickson In Moses 7, Enoch watched some of the most devastating events in human history. He watched the earth be traumatized. He watched violence and the consequent justice of God. There was death and abundant evil. I’m not sure I want to see the vision that Enoch The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 7 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The vision of Enoch in Moses 7 bridges the gap between ancient scripture and modern disciplehip. This chapter shows that scholarship and disciplehip are not separate pursuits and invites us to build Zion in the ordinary choices we make every day. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 7 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

The curriculum for gospel study this year is the Doctrine and Covenants. It is impossible to study the Doctrine and Covenants without studying church history. That can be problematic for some people who take issue with some things that happened in the past. If history is studied correctly, it can be a great learning tool.

When my family adopted a Siberian husky, a daily walk became part of my life. While the weather was warm, I enjoyed our jaunts in the park. But when the temperatures plummeted and the snow piled deep, I faced the walks with dread and usually returned home shivering. I was not equipped for lengthy outdoor

There are definitely some benefits to old age: Spending effort where it really matters, enjoying time with your grandkids, seeing your children overcome challenges and become the great people you hoped they would be. There are many other benefits I will tell you about in a minute.   Sometimes though, you have to watch amazing

It has been a tough year. My opinion is that it’s been more difficult not being able to attend church regularly than I ever expected!   I thought I would love not having to get ready for church meetings. I admit that holding sacrament meeting at home has been interesting. I enjoy holding the priesthood

I was recently reminded of this miracle where I heard and felt the Holy Ghost’s whisperings that I recorded in a journal entry.  During the pandemic, I’ve especially continued to look for the hand of God in my life.  This experience I recorded captures some of the angst, stress, and fear I felt during that

It’s finally 2021! For many weeks people have been saying that they were looking forward to saying good riddance to 2020. And in a lot of ways, they have a point. But I think 2020 brought us a lot of gifts along with the challenges, and I’d like to discuss that.   Pandemic   At

My Fear Bucket List For various reasons, I knew some fears festered in my psyche so I created a Fear Bucket List and set out to conquer my fears. I jumped off cliffs, swam with sharks, tried scary-looking foods, did a hike I didn’t think I could do, kept my nerve as I fought through

Can we really sing glory to God in the middle of a pandemic?   Discussing the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ and acknowledging appreciatively His life and mission among mankind seems natural this time of year, of course. But the carols we sing to the King last much longer than the month of December

“Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, . . . he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen after he was risen” (Mark 16:9-14.)   “Thomas, one of the twelve,

I grew up in many towns in the Midwest and back East. They were all different, but they had one thing in common. I was the only one in my grade at school who was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So I was the only one with my set