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The Second Coming: Is the World Righteous Enough? by Autumn Dickson In the readings for this week, Joseph Smith helps us glimpse into eternity so we can see a portion of what it looks like. Understanding what eternity looks like can help us more fully take advantage of what the Lord has given us with this The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Although they had not yet learned about God, both believed in some kind of higher power.

“Elder Brown’s testimony was so powerful it caught my teenager’s attention from the other room,” one mother shared.

This week’s movie pick is Uncharted. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) In this movie, a young street-smart kid (played by Tom Holland) and his wisecracking partner (played by Mark Wahlberg) embark on a dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to his long-lost brother. The movie has The post Weekend Movie Pick: Uncharted first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In Latter-day Saint thought and history the idea of “believing blood” has racial connotations. The traditional “believing blood” theological model that is (rightfully, in my view) criticized by thinkers such as Armand Mauss in his book All Abraham’s Children goes something like this: certain ethnicities and nations are more amenable to the gospel message because they are the literal descendants of Israel, maybe even Ephraim. (And there’s a whole other post or several to be written on the interesting connection between such Latter-day Saint beliefs and British Israelitism, or the belief that the British are descended from the Lost Ten Tribes, which is one possible logical corollary of this chain of thought that the early Saints were from Britain, Ephraimites are more susceptible to the gospel, therefore British=Ephraim).  Another (non-racist) variant on this makes sense in terms of 1980s Sunday School population genetics: that Ephraimite/Israelite ancestry is found throughout the world, but retained certain discrete strands within different populations, so that in the same sense that early British converts were the children of Ephraim so too could the aboriginal Australians or Bengalis be who accepted the gospel be. Except now our understanding of paleodemography is such that if somebody in

To help each grandchild feel special, President Oaks has a tradition of honoring a “Grandchild of the Month.”

Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season by helping those in need around the world. This year, Light the World giving machine kiosks will be in more locations than ever—126 cities across 21 countries and on six continents. Each customized machine is stocked with tangible items and services to help people in need The post Help Those in Need With Light the World Giving Machines first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Help bring the Christmas spirit to your street with these thoughtful gifts.

The video “Inside the Church’s Massive Giving Operation” gives a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s largest humanitarian efforts, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn how food is grown, packaged, and distributed to care for those in need. From fields and orchards to canneries and storehouses, see how donations The post Video: Inside the Church’s Massive Giving Operation first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

As with previous years (e.g., the 2024 edition), I’ve prepared a list of my top 10 books that I’ve read this year. (That can include books that were not published within the last year, though the majority of them were published in 2024 or 2025). Also, since I have published 30 book reviews so far in 2025 (with more on the way), I’ll include links to their reviews and relevant excerpts. Holiness to the Lord: Latter-day Saint Temple Worship, by Jonathan A. Stapley. This book is fantastic and has a well-earned first position in this list. Stapley is masterful, sensitive, and economical in his explanations of Latter-day Saint Temple worship and its changes over time. I highly recommend this to any Latter-day Saint, including those preparing to enter the temple for the first time. The Blood in Their Veins: The Kimballs, Polygamy, and the Shaping of Mormonism, by Andrew Kimball. As I stated in my review, “The Blood in Their Veins is one of the most engaging Latter-day Saint histories I have read this year. Both scholarly and accessible, it not only enriches our understanding of the Kimballs as individuals but also uses their family’s saga as a lens for

“I had misinterpreted what Church leaders meant when they taught that ‘every covenant with God is an opportunity to draw closer to Him.’”

This year’s celebration had a special focus on the 100-year anniversary of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ being preached in South America.

Doctrinal Developments in Nauvoo by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–131 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

In many countries, November 11 is a day set aside to honor those who have served their county in the military. We should express gratitude to all those who have sacrificed so much—including their very lives—in the cause of freedom. Many faithful members of the Church, from the days of the Mormon Battalion to the The post Veterans Day, November 11, 2025; Church Resources for Military Families first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In my ward growing up one of the scoutmasters was a non-member father of one of the boys in the troop. This was one of the nice side-benefits of the Church’s involvement in the Boy Scouts: it was the perfect calling for the non-member husband of an interfaith couple who wanted to be involved with his kids in the Church’s youth programs. I’ve also seen cases where the proverbial, completely non-believing, occasionally-comes-to-church-to-support-their-spouse member was wholeheartedly willing to accept home teaching assignments when we all knew full well it was more akin to a social worker arrangement than a ministering priest one.  (One could argue that male ministering assignments should only be given to those that can do blessings and the like, but frankly in most wards the demand for ministers, people that check up on you, even non-religious ones, so far outstrips the supply there’s little reason to not accept help where it’s available).  More generally speaking, it’s nice to have some sort of low-stress calling that allows part-members to be involved in their family’s faith community without the religious commitment. A lot of the formula would be the same; for example, I don’t see why they couldn’t be set

What did you notice in Church yesterday? How did you react? Did you end up thinking differently? This is the latest invitation for reactions to local meetings, continuing the spirit of my post on September 25th about how we can take what happens in Church meetings—sermons, lessons and anything else—and enter a conversation with them, magnifying what was said or adding what we think. The point here is that no matter how poorly prepared the speaker or teacher is, we can still find elements in what is said and what happens that inspires and edifies us. Even if church meetings aren’t conducted in a way that reaches us, we can take responsibility and find a way to feel the spirit. So please, write down reactions and thoughts to what happened in Church. You might keep your own ‘spiritual journal’, or, if you like, you can post your reactions below. I’m adding my own reactions and thoughts as a comment to this post — instead of as a part of this post, because my reactions aren’t any better than anyone else’s. Let me emphasize that this is NOT a place to criticize what is wrong with church. The point is to

The newest Apostle released a beautiful album with an Italian composer in 2019.

“Are there no standards for youth in the Church now?”

Is Exaltation Blasphemous or Worship? by Autumn Dickson In case it was ever in question, we believe in exaltation. As I worked on this post, I felt like I was addressing a non-member even though it’s usually members who look up Come Follow Me posts. In the end, I decided to keep it that way. Even The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

It’s difficult to overestimate the importance of the second coming in the restoration. Early members of the Church thought it would come quickly, in just a few years. And they wrote and taught about that expectation. While it seems like the focus on the second coming has diminished over time, we still regularly preach and discuss our expectations. But today we tend to temper our understanding of the second coming with thoughts about what life is like before the awaited event. We need to prepare for the second coming, yes, but we also need to try to create a Zion-like environment. I think that everything we should do before the second coming fills both of these functions, preparing for the second coming, and building Zion. I don’t think there’s any difference.   Jesus Christ calls me to reject Babylon and come to Zion. Building Zion requires rejecting Babylon, despite its veneer of pleasures, which often turn out to be temporary, leaving us without the lasting happiness found in the gospel. This is what is described in the following poem, which draws a sharp contrast between Babylon and Zion. I suspect that the poet, C. V. Vernon, is the early English

Century Publishing is pleased to announce three new books by Larry Richman about problem solving. Your Problem Isn’t Your Problem. Solve the right problem. Solve the root cause rather than treat symptoms. What if the problem you’re trying to solve isn’t the real problem? Learn to distinguish between symptoms and causes. Challenge assumptions that limit your thinking. The post 3 New Books About Problem Solving first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, Elder Brik V. Eyre taught that our lives “will fundamentally change if we better understand who we really are.” He testified that we are not accidents of creation or mere products of circumstance—we are beloved sons and daughters of God, endowed with divine potential and accountability. Some faith The post Know Who You Really Are appeared first on FAIR.

Brian Q. Cannon’s Building a Global Zion: The Life and Vision of David O. McKay is a significant and welcome addition to the biographical literature on the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Despite its accessible length of just over 250 pages, the work is substantive, providing a comprehensive overview of McKay’s life while offering illuminating details on his accomplishments. Given the existing scholarship, most notably Gregory Prince’s magisterial David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism, one might question what new ground Cannon’s biography covers. The answer, it turns out, is quite a lot. Whereas Prince’s study focuses almost exclusively on McKay’s presidential years, Cannon offers a holistic view of his entire life. This approach proves illuminating, as Cannon convincingly argues that McKay’s early full-time mission was profoundly formative, shaping his future style and trajectory. Furthermore, the detailed discussion of McKay’s long service in the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency—prior to his ascension to the presidency—provides a crucial context often missing from president-centric narratives. As the title suggests, a central organizing theme is the globalization of Mormonism, an effort McKay both participated in and, ultimately, directed. The biography compellingly features

Redoubling Works or Effort: A Lesson on Faith in God’s Timing by Autumn Dickson There is a verse in this week’s readings that always jumps out to me. It came at a time when I was praying about what I needed to do. I had started my blog, and then a while later, I found The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Elder Caussé and his wife, Valerie Babin Caussé, met in a young single adult ward in France.

Okay, now I’m thinking of a few posts related to the topic of “faithfully disagreeing” in the church, or those who’ve disagreed with certain policies (the race ban being a salient example) but who saw themselves as wanting to be faithful to and to remain in the church. Such a tendency has been given different names like “faithful dissent,” and probably others, but I’ve been thinking about another metaphor I want to try out: steadying the ark. The phrase comes from 2 Samuel 6 when God kills Uzzah for “putting forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.” In our church [FN 1], we’ve turned this story into the importance of following church leaders. Leading the church is the leaders’ job, and to suggest changes or differences, we say, is to “steady the ark,” the same sin that got Uzzah struck dead. In some upcoming posts, I’m thinking about arguing the opposite position: trying to protect the ark was a good thing, that God striking someone dead for doing such a thing is contrary to how most of us see God, and that I think this story most likely did

Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve The post Elder Gérald Caussé Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

This week’s movie pick is Escape From Germany. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) This movie from master storyteller T.C. Christensen tells a story from Church history that is fascinating and faith affirming. The film takes place in Germany, days before the outbreak of World War II. It tells the true story of the dangers and The post Weekend Movie Pick: Escape From Germany first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

I’ve already addressed at length, both here and elsewhere, the idea held in some “direction of history” circles that the Church will inevitably wholly embrace the gender and sexuality positions on the left, with all the up- and down-stream implications of that (in some versions, after so- and so- passes away, after Uchtdorf becomes President, etc.). I don’t mean to keep beating that horse to death, but recent events have triggered a new take on this. Because of the Church of England’s leftward march on sex and gender issues, the African churches of the Anglican Communion have now officially split with the Church of England; they do not recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury as the “first among equals” anymore. I’m not much of an Anglican watcher, but my understanding is that it was a long time in the making. The Communion was already being held together with tape as the largely white, liberal demographic of the Church of England increasingly pressed leftward on social issues to the consternation of its colleagues in the global South. Leaders like Rowan Williams did what they could to keep all sides happy, but the writing was on the wall. (Now, per the game theoretic

Yesterday, I wrote about the Sacred Music app being discontinued because hymns are now available in the Gospel Library app in various formats, including sheet music, audio and video. Rather than using the Sacred Music app for hymns and the Gospel Library app to read scriptures and conference talks in church, you can do now The post How To Use Multiple Windows in Gospel Library first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Guest post by Paul Burnham   What Conditions Might Generate a Social Preference for Polygyny? Introduction During the occasional discussions of polygyny in Church literature and on the Bloggernacle, I see two competing narratives—a religious narrative and a romantic narrative. In the religious narrative, God’s will must always prevail and on occasion His will has been that polygyny be practiced. In the romantic narrative, pair-bonding is the most important feature of marriage and polygyny is antithetical to true pair-bonding, making it unthinkable under any circumstances. But I think there is a third narrative—what I call a quasi-Darwinian narrative that eschews both religion and romance. That narrative views marriage, whether monogamous or polygamous, solely as an effort to maximize one’s genetic legacy (i.e., number of descendants).[1] As I see it, both the religious and romantic narratives are selective subsets of the quasi-Darwinian narrative. The former is designed to further the pro-polygyny interests of elite men, and the latter is designed to further the anti-polygyny interests of elite women. Both narratives ignore the interests of non-elite men and women, which, it turns out, are not the same as those of the elites of the same sex. I propose to rectify that. To

The Sacred Music app has long provided a wide selection of hymns and contemporary music in various formats, including sheet music, audio and video. After December 2025, the Sacred Music app will no longer be available because all these functions are now available in the Gospel Library app. This will make it more convenient to The post Sacred Music App To Be Discontinued first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In the grand narrative of the Latter-day Saint settlement of the West, certain figures loom large: Brigham Young, Parley P. Pratt, and the thousands of Mormon pioneers who made the desert blossom as a rose. Native figures in this story often appear as either obstacles to be overcome or as Lamanite brethren waiting for redemption. Max Perry Mueller’s Wakara’s America: The Life and Legacy of a Native Founder of the American West offers a necessary intervention and complication to this familiar story. His central thesis is bold: the Ute leader Wakara, far from being a peripheral character, “should be counted among the founding fathers of the American West,” a man whose influence and empire-building were comparable to that of his contemporary and rival, Brigham Young (p. 9). What immediately sets Wakara’s America apart is its unique approach to storytelling. Mueller eschews a traditional, linear biography. Instead, he frames the entire narrative around a historical mystery: who stole Wakara’s skull from his mountain tomb nearly two decades after his death? This question becomes a powerful metaphor for Wakara’s broader erasure from the historical record. From there, the book unfolds not chronologically, but thematically, exploring the core relationships that defined Wakara’s world:

Deep Water: Lessons from Joseph Smith and a Croatian Free Diver by Autumn Dickson Context for this week: Joseph Smith and his companions were freed from prison by sympathizing guards during a transfer. Though they returned to their families, persecution rendered it necessary for Joseph to go into hiding. Some of what we read this The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

This year’s Church Music Festival will highlight sacred music. “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. MST at the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. No tickets are required to attend the concert. The songs will also be recorded for on-demand viewing and The post 2025 Church Music Festival, November 15 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught that living the gospel of Jesus Christ means creating space for everyone in His restored Church. “The spirit of ‘room in the inn,’” he said, “includes ‘no one sits alone.’” Critics sometimes claim that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t The post No One Sits Alone appeared first on FAIR.

Choosing Faith Through Failure: God’s Timetable for Zion by Autumn Dickson Because of an extermination order, the Saints were driven out of Missouri and into Nauvoo. In Doctrine and Covenants 124, the Lord excuses His people from building the temple in Missouri after they had been driven out. Doctrine and Covenants 124:49 Verily, verily, I The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Establishment of Nauvoo; Baptism for the Dead & the Endowment by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124–128 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

“Controversies in Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: New Evidences and New Observations Indicate Fawn Brodie Should Have Done More Research” by Brian C. Hales at the 2010 FAIR Conference Why did Joseph Smith practice plural marriage? There are three different places we could go for answers. We can go to the naturalists—like Fawn Brodie—and the cynics, which are The post Classic FAIR – Why Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? – Brian Hales, 2010 appeared first on FAIR.

An Unchanging God, Individualized Grace by Autumn Dickson In August of 1840, Joseph Smith delivered a sermon that introduced the concept of baptisms for the dead. People rejoiced and began being baptized for their kindred dead shortly thereafter. The Mississippi River was often the choice of setting for these sacred ordinances. In January of 1841, The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, Elder Peter M. Johnson taught that the greatest preparation for Christ’s return is to make our discipleship our highest priority. We do this by ministering “to the one” with compassion, kindness, patience, and love without judgment. But who is the one? Sometimes it’s the stranger who feels invisible, The post Recognizing the Worth of Every Soul appeared first on FAIR.

There is Love in the Lack that God Gives by Autumn Dickson In my last message, I shared some of the words of Joseph Smith when he spoke to the Lord. Those words have been canonized as part of Section 121. For this message, I want to share something similar from the same time period The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The “Mormon War” of 1838; Joseph Smith’s letter from Liberty Jail by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

Three Truths to Transform Your Prayers by Autumn Dickson Context. Joseph stayed in a frigid prison with some of his companions for four months. It was one of the coldest winters on record in Missouri. They didn’t have sufficient clothing to keep them warm; the food was scarce and rotten. On at least four occasions, The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his October 2025 General Conference address, Proved and Strengthened in Christ, President Henry B. Eyring taught that times of trial and discouragement are not signs of God’s abandonment but evidence of His love. The Lord “proves” His children, not by granting ease or worldly success, but by refining them into disciples who can bear The post When the Gospel “Doesn’t Work” appeared first on FAIR.

Have you seen the latest organizational chart from #GeneralConference?

Rejoicing During Failing by Autumn Dickson We are in an interesting section of church history here. This portion of history is often very difficult for some people because it calls Joseph’s prophetic calling into question…again. While the Saints were living in Kirtland, Ohio, Joseph encouraged the Saints to invest in the Kirtland Safety Society. The The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

What This Means Upon the passing of a prophet, the First Presidency is dissolved. The senior Apostle—currently Dallin H. Oaks—is called as President. Two Apostles are chosen by revelation to serve with him as counselors, forming the First Presidency. This sacred reorganization ensures continuity, divine direction, and stability in the leadership of The Church of Jesus The post A New First Presidency: Called by Revelation appeared first on FAIR.

When You Covet What You Have by Autumn Dickson The Saints began to flee Kirtland in January 1838 because of religious persecution and mounting debts. A majority of them went to Far West, Missouri. When July came around, Newel K. Whitney and William Marks were still in Kirtland. They had originally been left behind to The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

President Dallin H. Oaks reminded the Church in October 2025 that the gospel of Jesus Christ is, at its heart, a family plan. Beginning in the premortal council, this plan unfolds in our mortal homes, and is fulfilled in eternal families through temple covenants. He taught that the family is not just a cultural value The post The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ appeared first on FAIR.

Mistakes Were Part of the Plan by Autumn Dickson The church is running into some issues. They have incurred heavy debts, and leaders are growing increasingly worried. There was a member, Brother Burgess, who spoke of a widow who had left behind a lot of money hiding in her cellar. Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, Sidney The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

🔍 Dive deep into ancient scripture for modern faith!📜 Join us Oct 9–11 for the FREE FAIR Virtual Old Testament Conference: Ancient Truths for Modern Faith. Hear from scholars like Kerry Muhlestein, Daniel Ellsworth, Jennifer Roach Lees, Stephen Smoot, Spencer Kraus, Allen Hansen, John Gee, Christopher Blythe, Paul Bryner, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Matthew Roper, John Thompson, The post Join us Oct 9–11 for our FREE virtual conference on the Old Testament appeared first on FAIR.

End of the Kirtland period; revelations in Missouri, 1838 by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–112, 114–115, 117–120 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

The Power of Conversion: Healing Through Christ by Autumn Dickson Thomas B. Marsh was frustrated with Joseph Smith for calling two of the apostles on missions without consulting him. He received a revelation that helped him repent and gave him spiritual counsel. Within the counsel he receives, there are two phrases that are found next The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

As prophet from 2018–2025, President Russell M. Nelson spoke again and again of the great work of gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. He taught that revelation, temples, repentance, and discipleship all converge in one grand purpose: binding God’s children to Jesus Christ through sacred covenants. In truth, President Nelson testified that gathering The post President Nelson’s Legacy: Gathering Israel through Christ appeared first on FAIR.

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Building the Kingdom in Diapers and Day Jobs by Autumn Dickson The Saints have built the Kirtland temple. This week we read about the dedication event, including the revealed prayer from the Lord, and we read about the Lord restoring priesthood keys within the temple. Here is one of the verses from the prayer that The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Understanding President Oaks’ journey and testimony deepens our trust in living prophets and in God’s plan for His children. The post Book Review: “In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H. Oaks” appeared first on FAIR.

Your Body as a Temple: Surprising Lessons from the Kirtland Temple by Autumn Dickson We have been asked to liken the scriptures unto ourselves. Oftentimes, I look at this from the perspective of studying the people who lived at the time of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. As I study the events surrounding The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Evidence That God Still Speaks Every six months, millions gather to hear messages from prophets, apostles, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To some, this is just another conference; to believers, it is a sacred witness that God still speaks today. Critics often claim that revelation ceased with the Bible, The post Preparing for General Conference appeared first on FAIR.

Priesthood Privilege by Autumn Dickson Disclaimer. I want to talk about the priesthood this week, but the more I dive into it, the more I realize that I know hardly anything about it. There is so much; it’s rather overwhelming. I have done my research. I have tried very hard to understand, but it’s also important The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

What are Priesthood Keys? by Autumn Dickson The Lord restored the priesthood to mankind some time ago, and yet, He did not reveal the structure in which He wanted everything to be organized. There were many who had received callings and knew their responsibilities, but putting it together in a structural whole would serve to The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return Elder Steven D. Shumway, “Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return” In his April 2025 General Conference address, Elder Steven D. Shumway taught that callings and participation in God’s work are sacred opportunities to prepare ourselves and others to meet the Savior. As he explained, “When we say yes to The post Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return appeared first on FAIR.

Prevail Against Mine Enemies by Autumn Dickson The Saints were driven from their homes and living as refugees in Clay County, Missouri. Joseph Smith and other church leaders received letters with news regarding what had happened. Besides the letters, Joseph also received a revelation from the Lord with this declaration: Doctrine and Covenants 103:6 Behold The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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Did the Lord Fail? by Autumn Dickson To give a bit of content for what we’re reading about this week, the Saints have been driven from their homes in Missouri, and Joseph Smith received a revelation that talked about gathering a group of Saints to go and win back their homes. After marching towards Jackson The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

To Become Like Him by Autumn Dickson We read about many stories in the scriptures where someone is a type of Christ. We seek to be a type of Christ. We seek to pattern our lives after Him. There is a verse in Doctrine and Covenants that puts forth a similar idea. Doctrine and Covenants 101:4 The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The Lord’s people & secular governments by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 98–99, 102, 106, 108, 134 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

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In Peace and Trouble by Autumn Dickson The Saints in Missouri were experiencing tremendous persecution at this time. The leaders of the mob wanted the Saints to promise that they would leave Missouri by spring, and they wanted the Saints to promise it within 15 minutes of demanding that they do so. The situation was The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Elder Michael B. Strong, “Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship” “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:35) In his April 2025 General Conference address, Elder Michael B. Strong taught that the destination of discipleship is not based on belief or outward conformity, but The post Charity: The Sign of True Discipleship appeared first on FAIR.

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Unclean by Autumn Dickson The Lord is giving instructions about things He wants built in Kirtland, Ohio. The verses I’m about to share describe a building that was meant to be a meeting place for the First Presidency to carry out their work, but it was never built. The Lord gave some pretty specific instructions The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 94-97 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The Kirtland Temple by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 2, 94–97, 109–110 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

Building the Temple by Autumn Dickson One of the most impressive accomplishments made by the early Saints of this dispensation was to build the Kirtland temple. Many Saints didn’t have much to begin with, and many of them abandoned what they had in order to gather in Kirtland, Ohio. Brigham Young recorded that some of The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 94-97 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

This podcast series features past FAIR Conference presentations. This presentation is from our 2024 conference. If you would like to watch all the presentations from our 2025 conference held last month, you can still purchase the video streaming. This audio podcast version has been made available for convenient listening. If you would like to watch The post FAIR Conference Podcast #84 – Ahmad S. Corbitt, “Prophets of the Past, Faithfulness in the Present” appeared first on FAIR.

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“What I Learned about Life, the Church, and the Cosmos from Hugh Nibley” by Boyd Petersen at the 2005 FAIR Conference February 24, 2005 was one of those beautiful false-spring days when we all leave our coats at home and venture out in shirt sleeves, despite the fact that we all know that winter will The post Classic FAIR – “What I Learned about Life, the Church, and the Cosmos from Hugh Nibley” – Boyd Petersen, 2005 appeared first on FAIR.

Glory of God by Autumn Dickson Section 93 is full of truth that revolves around how eternity works. It speaks of light, knowledge, and application. It speaks of our eternal nature. Here is one important, eternal principle. Doctrine and Covenants 93:36 The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. Here The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 93 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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When Blair Treu received a call from a service missionary on the North Shore of O‘ahu, he didn’t expect it to lead to to this. “I got a call just…

A Type of Christ by Autumn Dickson Doctrine and Covenants 93 teaches us about the character of God and our Savior who came to the earth. Here is just a little of what is taught to us. Doctrine and Covenants 93:12 And I, John, saw that he received not of the fulness at the first, The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 93 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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The Destroying Angel by Autumn Dickson There is a reference to an Old Testament record found in Doctrine and Covenants 89, and it can give us insight about the power of the Word of Wisdom in our day. Doctrine and Covenants 89:21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise that the destroying angel The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 89-92 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

This podcast series features past FAIR Conference presentations. This presentation is from our 2025 conference held earlier this month. If you would like to watch all the presentations from the conference, you can still purchase the video streaming. This audio podcast version has been edited to make it easier for listening. If you would like The post FAIR Conference Podcast #83 – Daniel C. Peterson, “Brigham Young and Slavery” appeared first on FAIR.

The Word of Wisdom (D&C section 89) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 89 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

For the Weakest Saint by Autumn Dickson The Word of Wisdom is a gift. Some view this advice as ridiculous and unnecessary. Honestly, it reminds me of when my son thinks it’s ridiculous and unnecessary for him to wear shoes and a helmet when he rides his dirt bike. Sure, he may ride his dirt The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 89-92 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

Accepting Christ’s Gift by Autumn Dickson I love when the scriptures give us more insights into how the relationship between the atonement of Jesus Christ and our works come together. I think it’s a relationship that needs to be studied thoroughly if we are to understand how to enjoy Celestial Glory. For while we believe The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 88 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson 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