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A new children’s book helps parents explain the true meaning of Easter. The Easter Bunny is a happy helper who reminds us of new beginnings. But Easter is more than eggs and candy. The Bunny knows the real reason we celebrate is because Jesus rose from the tomb and that is the greatest gift of all. So The post New Book: The Easter Bunny Shows Us How to Follow Jesus first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

“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 The post What Does It Mean to “Live after the Manner of Happiness”? appeared first on FAIR.

RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family discovery event, is March 5–7, 2026. You can attend online or in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. Select content will be available in multiple languages. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind global family connection and discovery event. RootsTech 2026 offers a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences designed to educate The post FamilySearch’s RootsTech 2026 Begins Next Week first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

I had a friend who worked in the COB (usually this sentence leads to some bologna rumor or another, but in this case I trust it, but to you readers it’s a standard friend-of-a-friend rumor which may or may not be true) that mentioned how a new program would roll out and get hyped up by middle and upper management, and then it would eventually peter out only to get replaced by another one.  The Church’s growth is slowing down significantly in the developed world to the point to where at best you can say we’re treading water (but Stephen, what about the increasing number of stakes? For the umpteenth time, population momentum). When the numbers aren’t going in the right direction for fairly fundamental, demographic reasons, there’s a temptation to lash around trying to find a magical pill in some new program or another, but the factors feeding into these trends are deeper undercurrents that are often untouched by surface-level new programming.  We see this all the time in missions, where they can double baptisms if they do this One Weird Trick being promoted. And then missionaries misattribute success levels or lack thereof to the five steps of missionary

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.

For many modern Latter-day Saints, the term “pioneer” evokes a fairly standardized image: a sturdy, stoic trekker motivated by a simple, quiet faith. While that image certainly captures part of the truth, it can often obscure the more vibrant—and sometimes perplexing—complexities of those who actually built the early Mormon kingdom. In The Life and Times of John Steele: Mormon Kingdom Builder (University of Utah Press, 2026), Kerry William Bate offers a masterful deep dive into the life of a man who defies easy categorization. John Steele was an Irish immigrant, a stonecutter, a city founder, a militia major, and a practicing mystic. From Scarcity to the Kingdom Bate, who previously published about Steele in his 1994 Utah Historical Quarterly article, has expanded his decades of research into a comprehensive biography. Steele’s story begins in the scarcity of 19th-century Ireland, but its heart lies in his radical conversion to Mormonism. For Steele, the Restoration was not merely a set of new doctrines; it was a blueprint for a utopian, egalitarian society—a “Kingdom of Christ” that he sought to realize in the desert soil of the American West. Steele’s resume reads like a map of early Latter-day Saint expansion. He was among

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.

The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 5th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 5—Why Brigham Young? Part Two,” the hosts continue their discussion with Matt Grow, managing director of the Church History Department. Was Brigham a The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episode 5 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Even if their words can’t explain it, children’s hearts feel loss just as deeply as adults do. Grief can show up in many ways—through silence, big emotions, questions that are hard to answer, or even changes in play. What they need most is to know they are seen, loved, and not alone in what they’re The post How to Help Children With Grief first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Yes, I know there’s no big hill on the back-side of the Community of Christ Temple, but Gemini has decided that there is and I can’t convince it otherwise.   It is no secret that the Community of Christ is not doing so well growth-wise. Of course, no religious groups except for Assemblies of God, Amish, Haredi Jews, and Mennonites are doing great growth-wise right now (let that be a lesson, if you’re not wearing floor-to-head clothing, you’re not conservative enough to grow ;), but there are some groups for which the decline is particularly pointed and the CoC is one of them.  To get the throat clearing out of the way, I’m not doing the Brighamite spiking-the-football thing. Relations are exponentially warmer than they were when Joseph Smith III had a super awkward dinner with cousin Joseph F. Smith and his wives in Salt Lake City. While there may have been some subtle tension for some people as they held the Kirtland Temple and other sites and artifacts, now that the vast majority of their historical crown jewels have been transferred there’s virtually no zero-sum dynamic going on from any angle, and I wish them the best with their

Who is responsible for your experience at Church? Is our worship passive, dependent on the skill of the speakers, musicians and those organizing the meeting? Or are each of us active participants, trying to pull worship out of what we’re given? We claim that we go to Church to worship, but often members talk about Church like it is entertainment. I hear things like “I got bored”, “I didn’t like that talk,” “What they said was wrong,” etc. If you go to Church to worship God, why would you let these issues get in the way? Is the presentation, good or bad, why you came to Church? If you are worshiping, why would you allow the inabilities of speakers or teachers keep you from that? The simplest model of communication consists of a speaker, a listener and a message. But when we apply this to worship, is it different? Where does God fit in that model? Is he the speaker? If so, how is he communicating and what is the message? Sometimes, we hear that God speaks through others, if so, are we listening to that? If we are disappointed because we are expecting to be entertained, are we letting

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.

The phrase “Let God Prevail” suggests a certain view of life—the idea that we might be a kind of impediment to what God wants to do, and that we need to get out of the way. And the idea makes sense theologically, since we believe that God respects our agency, and will not force us, we must be what hinder’s God’s work in our lives. So, we should cooperate, and let God prevail in our lives. However, this idea can also sound like we just need to be passive, letting God do all the work. But that doesn’t seem right either. Is there a way that “letting God prevail” requires active, positive effort on our parts? I believe it does. Choosing God often requires choosing between options that all seem attractive, and many times choosing God is actually choosing the option that seems most unattractive to our world-influenced minds. For the most part, the choices covered in this lesson involve covenants, agreements and actions we take to learn how to become more like our Heavenly Parents.   Covenant marriage is essential to God’s eternal plan. Marriage may be the covenant that makes the most urgent requirements of individuals—because those involved

Tickets are required for admission to sessions of general conference in the Conference Center. Music and the Spoken Word is part of the Sunday morning session, and tickets are required. United States and Canada Members of the Church who live in the United States and Canada should contact their ward or branch leaders to inquire about The post Tickets for LDS General Conference April 2026 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

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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With a new, global hymnbook on the horizon, Latter-day Saints are currently buzzing about what will be added and what might be lost. We tend to view the current “green book” (1985) as the definitive standard of our musical worship, but in reality, the solemn, organ-centric sound we associate with Sacrament meeting is a relatively recent invention—and one man is largely responsible for it. In a fascinating new interview over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, biographer Shelby Fisher introduces us to Tracy Y. Cannon, the tabernacle organist and committee chair who, in 1948, radically steered the Church away from its pioneer folk roots and toward the “dignified, refined” aesthetic of the Protestant mainstream. How Did Tracy Y. Cannon Shape Latter-day Saint Hymnbooks? The “Homegrown” Failure of 1927 Fisher explains that before Cannon fully took the reins, the Church’s musical identity was somewhat chaotic. The 1927 hymnal attempted to unify the Saints. Still, it leaned heavily on “homegrown talent” and music for choirs rather than congregations (as might be expected from a committee composed mostly of Tabernacle Choir staff). The result? A collection of texts that were often “difficult to sing and poorly executed.” The General Music

For millennia, the story of Abraham binding his son Isaac—known in the Jewish tradition as the Akedah—has stood as one of the most sublime and deeply troubling narratives in scripture. We often read Genesis 22 as the ultimate test of devotion, a story where blind obedience rightly triumphs over human ethics, but does this traditional reading overlook the profound trauma and the actual climax of the event? A fascinating new interview over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, features Jewish scholar Aaron Koller, author of Unbinding Isaac, who challenges our standard assumptions by reading the story not as a suspension of ethics, but as a divine rejection of human sacrifice that invites us to approach our scriptural heroes with “pious irreverence.” What Is the Meaning of the Akedah in Genesis 22? At “Eyes’ Height” Latter-day Saints often read the patriarchs hagiographically, viewing them as nearly flawless models of obedience whose every action is meant to be praised. Koller introduces a vibrant Jewish tradition of reading these figures be-govah ‘enayim, or “at eyes’ height”—as real people who sometimes stumble. This approach allows us to ask hard questions: Was Abraham’s silence when commanded to kill Isaac actually a missed

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.

The article “Raising Missionaries Right: 8 Skills Parents Are Overlooking” provides ideas on how parents can help prepare their children emotionally and socially to serve a mission. Whether you’re trying to raise a missionary or not, these eight skills can help you better prepare your children to face the world. Read the article to get ideas The post 8 Skills To Prepare Your Children To Be Missionaries first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Two things need to be noted first of all: One, I don’t think scriptures should be read as an Ikea manual—do things exactly this way or else you’ll ruin it. They are meant to be read as wisdom literature. Their purpose is to throw us off our stride by subverting our expectations; they make us slow down a little. And that approach is critical to my reading of the Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar story. Secondly, to understand where I’m coming from it is necessary to take it seriously when our Heavenly Parents and Savior say that they choose the weak. We quote this but I don’t think we really believe it. I’ve heard it said so many times, especially when it comes to the ancient Israelites or individual prophets, that these people are the best that God has to work with. But God never says that. (Let’s be honest, Joseph Smith was not even the best God had to work with in the Smith family.) The Chosen are not picked from among the people we are supposed to emulate—they are people we are supposed to learn from. They are the weak ones of the earth who try and fail and

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In an effort to improve the search capability, the Church website switched from old search technologies to Google as its underlying search technology in June 2022. The search tool can be accessed by clicking the magnifying glass in top right of the main navigation on the Church website or by going directly to the page ChurchofJesusChrist.org/search. The post How To Search on ChurchofJesusChrist.org first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

One of the most underappreciated but informative social science studies in the US today is Lefevor et al’s* “The Relationship Between Religiousness and Health among Sexual Minorities. A Meta-Analysis” published in Psychological Bulletin. While I get the sense that sexual minority issues aren’t the most explosive issue right now (they’ve been displaced by transgender people and illegal immigrants), this article provides a useful public corrective for a hot button topic that many people have knee-jerk assumptions about. The picture of self-hating religions gay people is a common trope in popular culture, but how true is it? Lefevor’s team did the hard work of schlogging through everything that has been published in the scientific literature on the subject of sexual minority health and religion: 279 effect sizes from 73 studies, analyzing their analyses. And what did they find? On average, religious gay people have a slight advantage over non-religious gay people, but this isn’t a super consistent finding. The advantage doesn’t hold when the study sampled from gay venues like bars or gay organizations, and the health benefits for self-identified spirituality are greater than they are for self-identified religion. Visually, the take-away in the Lefevor paper is in Figure 3: a

FamilySearch now offers more templates for you to easily create a beautiful visual family tree that you can print or share. Just sign in to FamilySearch.org, pick the template you like, and get a beautifully-designed family tree. New children’s designs are also available.   The post Free Keepsake Templates for Family Trees first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

I have no idea where things stand with the new hymnbook, Hymns—For Home and Church, but I think it’s safe to say that the pieces I submitted were not selected. So, for fun, I thought I would share them here. Submission options included up to five texts and/or five tunes. I submitted five total (two for the texts and three for the tunes) The first of the five texts is a sacrament hymn I wrote to go with the early American hymn tune DETROIT.   O God on High, We Gather Here DETROIT 8.6.8.6   O God on high, we gather here And pray with one accord As we break bread and drink the cup In mem’ry of our Lord.   Our thoughts are turned to Calvary As we receive the bread: He died for us upon the cross, A crown upon his head.   While we lift up the cup this day, We think how Jesus bled When he went to Gethsemane And for our souls he pled.   O God above, we thank Thee now For sending us thy Son: For through his suff’ring long ago The victory was won.   The second text I submitted was written

  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.

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The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 4th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. The fourth episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 4—Why Brigham Young? An Introduction, Part One,” addresses the questions “Is there any purpose to revisiting the life and times of Brigham Young?” The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episode 4 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Repentance sometimes sounds scary or confusing to children and teenagers. The article “10 Tips for Teaching Repentance” provides tips for teaching repentance in a loving, empowering way. Here are the first four tips from that article: Keep it simple. You can teach your children that “when we sin, we turn away from God,” but “when The post Tips for Teaching Repentance to Teens and Younger Children first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

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.

Faith doesn’t always begin with answers, but with seeing beauty where we least expect it.

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.

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Why We Build Arks When We are Saved By Grace by Autumn Dickson Moses 7 is powerful. There is so much. I have so many thoughts, but let’s keep it to a few. One of those thoughts came to me while reading this verse. Moses 7:43 Wherefore Enoch saw that Noah built an ark; and that The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Look to God and Live,” Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches a simple but demanding truth: enduring life—spiritually, emotionally, and even socially—requires more than good intentions or self-reliance. It requires deliberately and consistently looking to God. Against the backdrop of tragedy, uncertainty, and moral confusion, Elder Christofferson testifies that The post Look to God and Live  appeared first on FAIR.

The Power of a Spiritual Record by Autumn Dickson I’ve given this message before, and I’ll probably give this message again someday. This message has been repeated so frequently throughout scripture so I figure it’s not the end of the world if I repeat it too. It is something that has been taught by modern day The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 5; Moses 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 – Genesis 5; Moses 6 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

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Revelation, Submission, Sacrifice by Autumn Dickson For this week, we get to read more about Adam and Eve and their posterity. While reading about this posterity, we find a really beautiful summary of how to live. It is so simple and yet so profound. Moses 6:3 And God revealed himself unto Seth, and he rebelled The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 5; Moses 6 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “The Good News Recipe,” Elder John D. Amos uses a familiar metaphor to teach a deeply personal gospel truth: when life feels off balance, incomplete, or discouraging, the solution is not abandoning the recipe—it is adding more Jesus Christ. Drawing on both culinary imagery and pastoral experience, Elder The post The Good News Recipe appeared first on FAIR.

The Power of Giving God the Glory by Autumn Dickson We are learning all about how man came to be on the earth. The Lord is setting the stage for us to understand the context in which we were placed on the earth. Part of that context is understanding the Fall and everything associated with it. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 – 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 3–4; Moses 4–5 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

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From Sin to Stepping Stone by Autumn Dickson This week we get to read about how Adam and Eve made their way out of the garden and into the world that we know today. There are principles here that can change how you see your own efforts to follow Christ. Some of the principles we The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance,” Elder Ulisses Soares taught that temperance is not a secondary or optional trait of discipleship but an essential reinforcement of a life built upon Jesus Christ. Using the imagery of erosion and structural instability, he warned that without deliberate spiritual reinforcement, even The post Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance appeared first on FAIR.

Jennifer is joined in this episode by Ben Spackman to talk about Genesis chapters 1 and 2.   Ben Spackman is a historian and scholar whose work spans Semitic languages, biblical studies, the history of science, and the history of Christianity—particularly the Reformation and modern American religion. He completed doctoral coursework in Comparative Semitics at the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Not Meant to Be Alone by Autumn Dickson The world is so confused. The more I learn about the gospel and the more I observe the world, the more I’m amazed at how lost the world is. The world is constantly seeking happiness, but it still seems so elusive. I testify that there is joy The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Creation: What I Learned Watching My Husband Build a House by Autumn Dickson This week, we read about the Creation story. I don’t have a specific verse to share, but I have an overarching idea that I want you to contemplate while reading the Creation story. There are many principles that we can talk about; we The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Sarah Allen, a beloved contributor to FAIR and a devoted defender of faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. Sarah passed away suddenly this weekend, and those of us who knew her are devastated by her loss. After earlier professional work, Sarah devoted The post In Memoriam: Sarah Allen appeared first on FAIR.

Jennifer and guest Sarah Allen discuss the books of Moses and Abraham.   Sarah Allen is 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 loves studying the Gospel and the history of the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 1; Abraham 3 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning,” Elder Patrick Kearon testified of a foundational gospel truth: through Jesus Christ, new beginnings are always possible. He speaks directly to those who feel worn down by repeated failure, long absence, or discouragement, and who quietly wonder whether they have moved beyond The post Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning appeared first on FAIR.

God Will Pause to Save You by Autumn Dickson I got a little lost as I was reading in Abraham at 6:00 am after staying up too late reading a book. Abraham had received a vision that showed him the workmanship of the Lord’s hands. He discerned a whole lot, and then the Lord started explaining The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 1; Abraham 3 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Jennifer Roach and Sarah Allen host this discussion. Guests are Allen Hansen, Ben Spackman, and David Harper. Note: After this was recorded, the Church gave new guidance on additional Bible translations besides the KJV, which allows their use in Church settings and personal study. The post Me, My Shelf, & I – How to read the Bible and love it appeared first on FAIR.

In Similitude; Becoming Full of Grace and Truth by Autumn Dickson Before we jump straight into the Old Testament and the Creation story, we have an opportunity to read in Moses and Abraham. There are many truths that were restored through these works, and there are many truths we already know that are echoed. In The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Moses 1; Abraham 3 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy,” Elder Matthew S. Holland taught a compassionate and clarifying truth about God’s mercy and our tendency to withdraw from it. Drawing on the story of Jonah, he showed how feelings of fear, shame, or inadequacy can lead individuals to distance themselves from God—not The post Forsake Not Your Own Mercy appeared first on FAIR.

How to Fall in Love With the Old Testament This Year by Autumn Dickson This week is an introduction to the Old Testament rather than any specific group of scripture. With my last post for this scripture block, I testified of the value of studying the Old Testament. With this post, I want to talk The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introduction to the Old Testament – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Dear Friends, As we close out 2025 and look ahead to an exciting 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve shared together and invite you to join us in the year ahead! 2025: A Year of Growth and Impact What a remarkable year it has been! From our The post FAIR Year-End Newsletter – January 2026 appeared first on FAIR.

Why does the Old Testament still matter? What translations are good? Should I get a study Bible? These questions and more are discussed in this week’s episode.   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 – Introduction to the Old Testament – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

A Nagging Feeling; A Gift by Autumn Dickson Welcome to the Old Testament. I remember the first year I prepared to teach from the Old Testament back in 2022, and I remember being quite overwhelmed with the idea of it. The Old Testament is a very foreign way of writing; it holds a lot of The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introduction to the Old Testament – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “The Lord Looketh on the Heart,” Elder Sergio R. Barcellos taught that God’s measure of discipleship is fundamentally different from the world’s. While people often evaluate faithfulness by outward appearance, performance, or visible success, the Lord looks first at the heart—our desires, intentions, and willingness to turn toward The post The Lord Looketh on the Heart appeared first on FAIR.

Jesus’ Lineage; Our Lineage by Autumn Dickson I opened up the New Testament this week to study the birth of Christ. I ended up down a bit of a rabbit hole, and I’m going to take you to part of it with me. My rabbit hole took me all over the place, but I’m going to The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Christmas – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

by Ben Spackman Just in time for Old Testament, the Church has reshaped its policy around Bible translations. While the KJV remains the official Bible of the English-speaking Church, Latter-day Saints are now strongly encouraged, it seems, to use other translations as well. This has the effect of making scripture more accessible and understandable, and increases The post Other Bible Translations appeared first on FAIR.

The Cost of Christmas by Autumn Dickson Christ is the center figure in history. He was the promised Messiah who saved and changed the world. He brings light into the world. He created the world. But a long time ago, He was just a baby that was born in a small town to a couple The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Christmas – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “The Family Proclamation—Words from God,” Elder Ronald A. Rasband testified that The Family: A Proclamation to the World is not merely a cultural statement or institutional guideline, but revealed doctrine given by God through His prophets. He explained how the proclamation came forth through prayer, prophetic councils, and The post The Family Proclamation—Words from God appeared first on FAIR.

Happiness in Marriage by Autumn Dickson This week is all about The Family Proclamation. Here is the topic I want to cover. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. I want to talk about happiness in marriage specifically, but the principles I The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – The Family: A Proclamation to the World – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The True Definition of “Preside” by Autumn Dickson The Family Proclamation turned 30 this year. It is a document that teaches about God’s plan for families. Though many believe it to be outdated, I testify of its ongoing relevance. Its principles hold truth that can protect and save. If everyone went home and tried to follow the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – The Family: A Proclamation to the World – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, “The Eternal Gift of Testimony,” Elder Kevin G. Brown taught that testimony is a divine gift from God—one that is meant to endure opposition, grow through effort, and be strengthened by righteous choice. Drawing on personal experience and prophetic teaching, he emphasized that testimony is not something we The post The Eternal Gift of Testimony 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