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Perhaps the only true freedom that we have is the freedom of thought. We can choose how to react and what to think every day of our lives. I remembered the other day that this idea comes from Victor Frankl’s classic work, Man’s Search for Meaning. During the height of the holocaust, while trying to survive Dachau and Auschwitz, Frankl realized that how the inmates reacted to their situation — how they thought about it, made all the difference in how they survived. He claimed that those that found meaning in their suffering, that is, they suffered and then decided to react in a positive way, they did better. Of course, we don’t really suffer in Church—not anything like what Frankl experienced. But the principle that Frankl discovered is still useful. We can choose how we react to what happens. We can find meaning in almost anything that is taught, said or that merely happens in Church, regardless of whether that meaning was intended by others. We don’t have to passively take whatever is given us. We are free to choose how we react. So, what are you thinking in reaction to what happens in Church? In these posts I

Correction Without Condemnation by Autumn Dickson David is one of our center characters this week as he rises to the throne and protects Israel. There are a lot The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In a home evening lesson yesterday, I taught my family a short lesson about the principles of freedom and religious liberty. You are welcome to use my presentation with your family. Download it as a PDF or PowerPoint file. LDS365 is publishing a series of articles about principles of freedom and religious liberty, based on The post Home Evening Lesson on American Principles of Freedom first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Prayer is basically communication. We think of it as more than that, but the whole idea of prayer is to talk — specifically to talk to God and through it put ourselves in a state where we can hear Him. The whole point is to make contact and hear what we need to know. We have faith that He hears our prayers, even when we pray for things that we shouldn’t. But we also struggle when we don’t think that we have received any response. What is happening when we don’t get a response? Did God not respond? Or is it us? I believe that a part of the problem is in the nature of this communication. Most of the time answers to prayers come in feelings more than in any language. To me, that suggests that the “language” of the communication may contribute to the difficulty in understanding. Hearing Him requires learning a new language, understanding a language that is unlike any other, but that we also manage to confuse with other feelings. If I’m right, learning the language of prayer takes work — but that work can be done by anyone, regardless of how educated or “literate” they

In her April 2026 General Conference address, “Here Am I, Send Me,” Susan H. Porter teaches that discipleship begins with a simple but powerful choice: to offer ourselves to God and be willing to act. From the premortal world, where Jesus Christ said, “Here am I, send me,” to our daily lives now, that same The post Here Am I, Send Me appeared first on FAIR.

1—As many people noted, the government really shouldn’t be involved in deciding who is or isn’t a Christian. 2—I don’t believe leaving us off of the Department of Defense’s new list of Christian churches was a simple mistake. This was a policy announced by the Secretary of Defense himself. Cabinet secretaries have communications staffs that get paid to notice things like this in advance. Notably, the solution was not to apologize and add a few letters to our designation, but to drop “Christian” from everyone else. It’s apparently better for no one to be Christian, than for Mormons to be Christians. 3—Focusing on petty stuff like this, while we’re squandering American power built up over generations as American aircraft are going down while we lose a war in the Persian Gulf, is what makes Pete Hegseth such a bad Secretary of Defense. He is unqualified for his job and has constantly shown poor judgment. 4—Hegseth took his wife and six kids to Europe with him last week. That’s great! I firmly support taking your family to Europe. It’s a beautiful, interesting place, and you see things in a whole new way by having kids with you. If you’re going to

God Gives Us What We Ask For by Autumn Dickson In the last post, we talked a bit about how the people implored Samuel for a monarchy. They were insistent, and Samuel saw their folly. He tried warning them; he understood what they were really asking for even if they didn’t. Here is a modern rendition The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

When we think of the musical landscape of 19th-century Utah, our minds tend to default to rustic campfire songs or simple four-part choral hymns sung by weary travelers. However, recent archival discoveries reveal a surprisingly sophisticated frontier culture, boasting a vibrant scene of theatrical orchestras, virtuosic brass bands, and complex original compositions. A fascinating new interview over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, features BYU trumpet professor Randy Lee, who discusses his ambitious new project, Legends of Deseret. Lee explains the rigorous “musical archaeology” required to rescue these forgotten pioneer manuscripts—including a lost march written for the 1892 Salt Lake Temple capstone ceremony—and how elite European converts transformed the isolated Great Basin into a relatively cosmopolitan center of high musical culture. What Music Did Utah Pioneers Perform? The Mystery of the Capstone March One of the most remarkable stories from Lee’s research involves a piece of music written by C.J. Thomas specifically for the 1892 laying of the Salt Lake Temple capstone. Played to an audience of tens of thousands, the original score was reportedly sealed inside the granite capstone beneath the statue of the Angel Moroni. When the capstone was opened during the 2020 renovation of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an implementation guide to help members and leaders prepare for the changes to the Sunday class meeting schedule that will begin on September 6, 2026. The changes that the First Presidency announced on March 30, 2026, include weekly 25-minute Sunday School, Relief Society, elders quorum, Young Women and Aaronic The post Implementation Guide For Changes to Sunday Class Meeting Schedule first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Modern prophets have repeatedly taught the importance of freedom, agency, and constitutional principles. Learn why liberty matters in God’s plan. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th anniversary The post What Modern Prophets Have Said About Freedom first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

by Jared Riddick In May 2026, FAIR published two new volumes, the first of which was A New Translation of Isaiah: Based on Ancient Scrolls and Texts, edited and translated by Donald W. Parry, an established and well-published Isaiah scholar and professor of the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls at Brigham Young University.  The post A New Translation of Isaiah: Q&A with Scholar Donald W. Parry appeared first on FAIR.

The Joseph Smith Papers Project has announced its latest web publication. This release features the following: Documents, Volume 15: 16 May–28 June 1844, the final print volume of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Over one hundred new financial documents, 34 new Nauvoo Legion documents, 11 documents regarding taxes in Nauvoo, Illinois, for 1844, four new documents in The post New Content on the Joseph Smith Papers Website first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

A common point made by History Channel New Atheist types is that Jesus was one of many miracle-worker/holy-man types in Palestine, and just happened to hit at the right time with the right circumstances to explode into a global religion.  Hanina ben Dosa: Pious Galilean healer around the time of Christ, although reports of him are from the Talmud.    Theudas: A religious schismatic who brought his followers to the Jordan River, promising that it would divide for them, but his movement dispersed after he was captured and executed. Discussed by Josephus and mentioned in the Book of Acts when the Gamaliel explicitly juxtaposes the Jesus movement with the Theudas movement.    The Egyptian prophet: Gathered thousands of followers on the Mt. of Olives to take Jerusalem by force. Josephus also discusses him, and Paul the Apostle was confused with him in Acts 21.    The Samaritan prophet: Led followers to Mt. Gerizim, the Samaritan holy Mount, self-consciously mimicking Moses and promising redemption after they are led to buried relics (sound familiar?). Was killed by Pontius Pilate, probably shortly after Christ’s crucifixion.    Judas the Galilean. Also referenced by Gamaliel and discussed by Josephus. Resisted Roman rule and the Roman

  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 – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – 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 18: “Was Persecution in Missouri Inevitable? Ep. 18”  How much was the expulsion of the Saints from Jackson County, The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episodes 18-20 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

The writings of the prophet Isaiah have historically served as a central yet difficult pillar within the Latter-day Saint tradition, often obscured by the linguistic limitations of seventeenth-century English of the King James Version. In his latest volume, A New Translation of Isaiah: Based on Ancient Scrolls and Texts, Donald W. Parry, a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, offers a specialized translation that synthesizes Dead Sea Scrolls scholarship with Joseph Smith’s translation projects. This work represents the culmination of a trilogy, providing a readable, structurally oriented text designed for a modern audience while maintaining a foundation in rigorous manuscript analysis. From an academic perspective, the volume is a significant exercise in translation for a specific faith community, creating a unified toolkit that bridges the gap between ancient Near Eastern texts and nineteenth-century revelation. Textual Basis and Translation Philosophy The primary scholarly contribution of this volume is Parry’s use of the Great Isaiah Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls, alongside the medieval Masoretic Text (MT). As a member of the International Team of Translators of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Parry utilizes his access to the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts to correct passages that appear corrupted or unexpected in

If we think about the basic model of communication, the inherent conflict in motivations is obvious. When any speaker tries to communicate an idea to a listener, the speaker is providing information from his/her perspective, while the listener is hearing the information from his/her own perspective. These can easily be in conflict and lead to misunderstandings. Perhaps just as bad, the information the speaker thinks it is important to communicate may not be important to the listener. This means that the listener can easily get “bored” because the information isn’t what she or he expects or wants. Isn’t that basically why we see so many people on their phones in Church instead of listening? Of course, BOTH the speaker and the listener have responsibilities to each other, to facilitate good communication. For most of us, as listeners, this responsibility means we need to at least recognize that the speaker needs to express what they think is important. THEY NEED TO BE HEARD! Just as each of us need to be heard when it’s our turn to speak. So we need to overcome our expectation that what is communicated will be “entertaining” or “useful” to us, and listen even if the

What King Will You Follow? by Autumn Dickson At the beginning of chapter 8, we find Samuel getting older. He made his sons judges, and they were corrupt. The people went to Samuel and asked for a king. Samuel didn’t like that much, and he turned to the Lord. Here is the Lord’s response. 1 Samuel The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

It’s not a fair fight. Thinking about the fight between David and Goliath, author Malcolm Gladwell famously came to the conclusion that it was not a fair fight — because Goliath was the underdog. Goliath only had an advantage, Gladwell claimed, in close fighting. In addition, Goliath may have had a genetic condition that left him unusually tall and big, but also with poor eyesight. So all David had to do was to stay far enough away from Goliath and sling stones at the giant until he mortally wounded him. If Gladwell is right, then yes, it wasn’t a fair fight. But I don’t think that’s the lesson the scripture wants us to take away from the story, and certainly not from the statement that “The Battle is the Lord’s.” The problem, I think, is the word “battle”, which is usually interpreted to mean an armed struggle, or at least the use of force to reach one’s goals. But when we’re talking about the Lord, that doesn’t make sense to me. The Lord’s work is always about the souls of His children. And the struggle never involves force. It is about the strongest weapon in the world: Love. Since the conversion

  In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Love All; Love Each,” Gérald Caussé teaches that the Savior’s love is both infinite in reach and deeply personal in application. At times, it may feel easier to think of God’s love in broad terms—extended to all humanity. But the gospel invites a more searching question: Do The post Love All; Love Each appeared first on FAIR.

In a new gospel workshop video from the Church, Elder Gerrit W. Gong provides gospel-centered guideposts to help us govern the use of artificial intelligence in our personal lives. Phones, watches, doorbells, cars, factories and energy grids are increasingly becoming connected, all collecting and communicating information to be interpreted, analyzed, and acted upon. In this The post Video With Elder Gong: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Guest Post by Jason Palmer Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite is as unsettling to us settlers as its author’s presence at Mormon Studies conferences. It is as unsettling to us settlers as her people’s presence on the land. Settler scholars will not give this book rave reviews because not only is its content not for our White gaze, and not only does its content burst the bubble of liberalism that protects us from our deep complicity in the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples embedded in relationships with Abya Yala (the so-called “Americas”), Palestine, and many other of Earth’s communities, but its form is not what we settlers will categorize as a “history” or even a “book.” We might go so far as to categorize it as an invasion of our space. When we settlers violently invade someone else’s space, we renarrativize ourselves as victims of invasion. We position ourselves such that, when the inevitable “atrocities” are committed, they can honestly seem to be done “on both sides” and in the passive voice. One of the spaces that we settler Mormons continually remake into a place of innocence in order to obfuscate the ways in which we benefit daily from

Agency is central to God’s plan. Learn why freedom matters, how the Constitution protects agency, and why Latter-day Saints should value liberty and responsibility. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which The post Agency Requires Freedom: Why Liberty Matters in God’s Plan first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

The history of Latter-day Saint interactions with Native Americans is a complex tapestry of theological affinity, colonization, cooperation, and conflict, often oversimplified in traditional pioneer narratives. How did Indigenous converts navigate this fraught reality to forge their own unique spiritual and cultural identity within the Church? A new interview over at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, features Senior Historian David W. Grua, who discusses Native Saints: The Washakie Ward, a groundbreaking collaborative digital project between the Church Historian’s Press and the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Grua unpacks the incredible journey of the Shoshone Saints—from surviving the horrific 1863 Bear River Massacre to experiencing divine visitations, building a thriving, self-led Latter-day Saint farming community, and preserving their indigenous language and heritage amidst the pressures of a rapidly changing American West. What Was the Washakie Ward? Tragedy and Manifestations The background context of the Washakie Ward is rooted in unimaginable trauma. In 1863, U.S. troops slaughtered over 300 Northwestern Shoshone men, women, and children at the Bear River Massacre. Survivors, including Chief Sagwitch, resisted federal pressure to relocate to reservations in Idaho, choosing instead to remain in their ancestral homelands in northern Utah. Their entrance into the

Trusting the Lord With Your Child by Autumn Dickson The story of Hannah is almost too much for me. Hannah struggled with infertility. She went to the tabernacle and prayed her heart out. She told the Lord that she would dedicate her son to Him. Her prayer was so intense that Eli, the priest, thought she The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

My wife and I recently visited the Church historic sites in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. It was wonderful. But if you can’t visit Church historic sites in person, there are virtual tours available. Schedule live, virtual tours guided by missionaries or watch pre-recorded video tours. Below is a sampling of the tours available on the The post Virtual Tours of Church Historic Sites first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Learn why the United States Constitution matters to Latter-day Saints and how constitutional freedoms helped prepare the way for the Restoration. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th The post Why the Constitution Matters to Latter-day Saints first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  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 – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

The site BillionGraves provides tools to search for the graves of your ancestors. This article gives a step-by-step guide to find a grave. Step 1: Set up a free account and sign in. Step 2: Click Search in the upper right corner and enter names and years to search. Step 3: After the record has been found, The post How to Search for the Grave of a Relative first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Ruth Had Nothing to Offer by Autumn Dickson Ruth was a woman in an extremely vulnerable position, and she placed herself in an even more vulnerable position with Boaz. Let’s talk about it, and let’s talk about how it relates to us. Ruth was a Moabite who followed her mother-in-law to Bethlehem. She was not originally The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls,” Gary E. Stevenson uses the imagery of lost luggage to teach a powerful truth: while items may be misplaced or forgotten, souls are never lost to God. Each person carries a divine identity and eternal worth, even if they feel distant, forgotten, or off The post Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls appeared first on FAIR.

God’s Mercy With Gideon’s Doubt by Autumn Dickson The book of Judges records a time period in which Israel had no centralized prophet. There was apostasy and partial restorations as the Israelites would sway into worshipping like the Canaanites did. The Lord sometimes sent judges to help Israel against their enemies. These judges were charismatic, military The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

A Conversation with Brant A. Gardner on Book of Mormon Authenticity by Jared Riddick This month has seen the release of two exciting new titles from FAIR Books, our small but growing publishing arm. The Record and the Reading: Explorations in Book of Mormon Authenticity by Brant A. Gardner, is an edited and selected compilation The post Beyond the Sandy Foundation 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 – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

What Does it Mean to be a Prophetess? by Autumn Dickson In a day and age where many are curious as to why women can’t hold specific positions in the church or be ordained to priesthood offices, reading about Deborah the prophetess can be confusing. Here is a verse that describes her as a prophetess. Judges The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  In his April 2026 General Conference address, “He Is Risen,” Ronald A. Rasband teaches that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a peripheral belief—it is the very foundation of our faith and the source of our greatest hope. In a world where many view the Resurrection as symbolic or distant, an important question The post He Is Risen appeared first on FAIR.

Rahab: From Prostitute to Type of Christ by Autumn Dickson How could I not take some time to speak about Rahab? She was incredible. Here is our introduction to Rahab. Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

“For a Wise Purpose in Him” The 2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference In Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland May 29-30, 2026 BYU campus in Provo, Utah The conference is open to the public. The conference will not be live-streamed, but will be recorded and the videos made available on this website. Sponsored by The post 2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference 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 – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Why They Marched Around Jericho 7 Times by Autumn Dickson The Fall of Jericho is epic for many reasons. There are a lot of details that we could talk about that would teach us about the Savior, but let’s just cover a few. Jericho was a large city that was meant for the Israelites. The Lord The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Come Home,” Clark G. Gilbert teaches that no matter how far we may feel from God, the Savior is actively and personally inviting us to return. But that invitation raises an important question: If Christ is calling us back, what is our role in actually coming home? To The post Come Home appeared first on FAIR.

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The Promised Land You Can’t Enter Yet by Autumn Dickson In the chapters this week, Moses is led to the top of a mountain where he is shown the promised land. Deuteronomy 34: 1, 4 1 And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – 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 – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Why Moses Never Entered the Promised Land by Autumn Dickson Moses was not allowed to go into the promised land with the rest of the Israelites. He wandered in the desert with them for 40 years, saw the promised land from a mountaintop, and returned to God before he could step foot into that land. Deuteronomy The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Alive in Christ,” Dallin H. Oaks teaches that belief in the literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ changes not only what we believe about the future, but how we live, love, and relate to others today. Yet in a world often marked by hostility and division, some may wonder: The post Alive in Christ appeared first on FAIR.

How to Complain to the Lord by Autumn Dickson In Numbers 11, we read about the Israelites getting sick of their miracle, namely the manna in the wilderness which fed them. They remembered all the good food they used to eat in Egypt, and they were mad about eating the same thing for every meal. Numbers The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – 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 – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

The Spy Report That Cost 40 Years by Autumn Dickson The Israelites are wandering in the wilderness before they’re led to the promised land. They’re having experiences with God and learning difficult lessons. They’re being provided for even if it’s not everything they had in mind. They have had experiences of faith as well as The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “A Peculiar Treasure,” Alan R. Walker teaches that becoming the Lord’s covenant people is not something passive—it is a deliberate process shaped by obedience, sacrifice, and devotion to God. But in a world that often values convenience and immediate results, disciples may wonder: Does faithful discipleship really require The post A Peculiar Treasure  appeared first on FAIR.

Repenting of Unintentional Sin by Autumn Dickson In my last post, we talked about Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. As a quick review in case you missed the last post, this day was a solemn event with an undercurrent of joy. The main ritual of the day included two identical male goats. One goat would The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – 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 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Still Holding On To Guilt? by Autumn Dickson This week we’re learning about the sacrifices and rituals of the Israelites in the wilderness. They had a temple that would go with them as they travelled, and there was immense symbolism all throughout this temple. Much of this symbolism was meant to draw the attention of the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Tithing—Putting God First,” Jorge T. Becerra teaches that discipleship requires choosing God first, even when doing so feels uncertain or requires personal sacrifice. Yet for many, that raises a real question: Why would God ask for something like tithing, especially when resources already feel limited? I witness that The post Tithing—Putting God First  appeared first on FAIR.

The Idols We Don’t Call Idols by Autumn Dickson The Israelites were delivered by incredible miracles. The plagues were immense in and of themselves, but the parting of the Red sea was next level. The Lord had freed the Israelites through marvelous power, just as He promised. A short time later, the people find themselves in The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – 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 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Why God Let the Israelites Worship the Golden Calf by Autumn Dickson The infamous golden calf incident; that is one of the stories we read about this week. Moses is gone a long time speaking with the Lord. The people grow impatient and tell Aaron to build them a god. He took their earrings (the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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 understanding, but with a willingness to move forward in devotion, even in moments of grief, confusion, or unanswered questions. Like the women who came to the Savior’s tomb early The post Encounter at the Empty Tomb appeared first on FAIR.

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.

Have you seen the latest organizational chart from #GeneralConference?

  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.

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.

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…

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.

  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.

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.

  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.

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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.

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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