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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its “Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report,” which details the Church’s welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service during the year . Here is a brief summary: Expenditures totaled US$1.58 billion. Assistance in 196 countries and territories. 3,514 humanitarian projects worldwide. Church The post Caring For Those In Need Humanitarian Report 2026 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 – Genesis 37–41 – Jennifer Roach Lees appeared first on FAIR.

Matthew Avery Sutton, the Claudius O. and Mary Johnson Distinguished Professor of History at Washington State University, has long been a compelling chronicler of the intersection between apocalypticism and American power. His previous work, notably American Apocalypse, provided an essential roadmap for understanding the rise of modern evangelicalism. In his latest volume, Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity (Basic Books, 2026), Sutton expands his scope to offer a sweeping, 500-year narrative that challenges standard assumptions about the secular nature of the American republic. For the Latter-day Saint reader, the book provides a sobering and vital context for where the Restoration fits within the broader, often violent, currents of American religious history. The Myth of Neutrality The central thesis of Chosen Land is that the “separation of church and state” was never the barrier to religious influence its founders—or modern secularists—imagined it to be. Instead, Sutton argues that the First Amendment acted as a “free-market catalyst.” By removing state funding, the Constitution forced Christian leaders to become “entrepreneurs of faith,” constantly reinventing their message to meet the social and political demands of the public. This process created an unofficial, primarily White Protestant “quasi-establishment” that successfully wove its

In these posts I am trying to suggest that each of us can have better experiences at Church if we take responsibility for our experiences. We can choose to find ways to learn and benefit from what happens regardless of whether it fits our perception of what is “good.” What we get out of any experience depends on how we look at it. Its not different from what many artists figure out—they understand that how you see the  world before you is more important than what you see. You might call it ‘active listening’ or shifting perspective. It just means that you see differently. In my case, I tend to focus narrowly, thinking about groups of words or sentences, sometimes taking them out of context and thinking about what they say, even if the speaker didn’t intend what I heard. It’s not at all like what we’re taught in school, where the focus is on understanding accurately and completely what the speaker or text says. Its about pulling out useful or inspiring thoughts in spite of what was said. So, if you aren’t thinking this way, maybe try it next Sunday, or the next time you are in a class

Given the famine described in the Bible, it is certainly fortunate that Joseph ended up in Egypt and in a position to help his family. His rise there to 2nd in the kingdom seems highly unlikely, something that might require the help of divinity to occur. And the explanation this lesson focuses on, “God meant it unto Good,” says that God was there, arranging circumstances so that Joseph would be in the right place to help BOTH his family and the nation of Egypt. But it may be that the more significant blessing is the reconciliation that Joseph had with his siblings on their arrival in Egypt. That blessing, along with the blessing given by Jacob to his sons, and the later trials of their life in Egypt helped to unite the family and transform them into what would become a nation and a people. Too often nations are birthed in such strife and bloodshed. But without that, will the birth be successful? Will they consider themselves one people?   “God sent me before you to preserve you.” What does the word “preserve” mean in this statement? If the family isn’t united, will they be preserved? I think we often

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

The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the next 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 7—Young Brigham Young, Part Two,” the hosts continue their conversation with Susan Easton Black about the youthful Brigham Young. They also explore how The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episode 7 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Teenagers and young adults are increasingly interested in talking with their parents about spiritual and religious matters. As children mature into adolescence, they tend to spend less time with their parents in joint activities but more time engaged in conversation. The youth want to have these conversations, especially if they believe parents will listen respectfully The post How To Talk With Teenagers about Religion first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

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

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

A new book from the Church Historian’s Press features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses. The book Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow shows the breadth of her service and leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book is currently available for purchase The post New Book: “Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow” first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Google recently released Nano Banana 2, the most advanced image generator for small detail kind of stuff. (Still not the more advanced for artistic purposes, that’s still Midjourney–when people still say that all AI image generation is slop I point them to online fora of Midjourney artists). When I was a kid I loved those Stephen Biesty cross-section books, the kind where you folded out the image of the Titanic, castle, or whatever and you were able to see the insides. I also liked Where’s Waldo, so I used the new Nano Banana 2 model to do Latter-day Saint versions.  (Noting that Pat Bagley at the Salt Lake Tribune already produced a Nephite “Where’s Waldo”). Of course there are inaccuracies, and if I wasn’t preparing for an international business trip I’d clean it up, develop it more and add more funny aside scenes like the real Where’s Waldo (these are all one-prompt, simple requests), but the basics are there.  

As I’ve been driving to and from work in Salt Lake City recently, I have noticed a new public history campaign popping up on signs along the road that states: “Jim Bridger discovered the Great Salt Lake.” Coincidentally, these signs began appearing in my peripheral vision just as I was diving into Elise Boxer’s recently published book, Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite. The juxtaposition of reading Boxer’s academic analysis of how settler societies frame Indigenous peoples while simultaneously driving past literal signposts of settler-centric history has been jarring. It has prompted me to think deeply about the words we use on our public monuments and what those words require us to forget. The problem with the word “Discovery” in 2026 I recently had a conversation with a friend about these signs. I initially offered the statement, “So, do the people who designed this sign think the Indigenous peoples who lived here for thousands of years didn’t notice the big body of salt water, or do they just think Indigenous peoples don’t really count as people.” My friend offered a generous, relatively common defense of the wording: “discover” is a fluid term. In the 1820s, the globe was not as

Elder Quentin L. Cook challenged Brigham Young University students this week to increase their spirituality to better navigate the world of artificial intelligence. In his devotional address, Elder Cook said, “choose truth when deception is easy. Slow down enough to listen to the Spirit and allow Him to direct you. We must all learn to The post Elder Cook to BYU Students: Follow the Prophets to Navigate the World of AI first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 6th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. We tend to think of Brigham Young as a stern-faced old man from the few existing photos. In this episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 6—Young Brigham Young, Part One,” the The post “Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episode 6 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Mueller, Max Perry. ““One in Faith, One in Color, One in Language”: The Deseret Alphabet and Early Latter-day Saint Theologies of Racial Restoration.” Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2026): lfaf069. This article places the Deseret alphabet—the Latter-day Saints’ mid-nineteenth-century attempt at orthographic reform—in a broader field of inquiry that explores the role that religious scriptures played in the formation of racial and national identities in the Anglo-American world. Such analysis of the Deseret alphabet also sheds new light onto Anglo-American Christians’ deployment of scriptures to shape Natives and European immigrants into respectable American subjects and citizens, while also excluding African Americans from this people-shaping process. The Deseret alphabet’s creators hoped orthographic supersession would not only speed up religious and linguistic restoration but also racial restoration. Latter-day Saints hoped that the new Mormon script, better than the old Roman script, and scriptures would restore (supposedly accursed) non-whites and not-fully whites to the raceless—as in “white”—original human form, uniting diverse Mormon converts into one Mormon people worthy to receive the imminently returning Christ. Poulsen, Alexander. “What Missionary Activities Lead to Baptisms? Evidence from a Latter-day Saint Mission in Brazil.” Mormon Social Science Association: 79. What missionary activities lead to convert

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

As part of the process for the publication of the new global hymnbook, Hymns for Home and Church, small batches of new hymns have been released in the Gospel Library and at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These hymns and songs have all been approved unitedly by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for use both The post New Batch Releases of Music from Hymns for Home and Church first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

The publication of Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow represents a landmark achievement in the ongoing effort by the Church Historian’s Press to document the foundational voices of the Restoration. Edited by Jennifer Reeder, Sharalyn D. Howcroft, Elizabeth A. Kuehn, and Jessica M. Nelson, this volume serves as a powerful corrective to the popular, albeit limited, image of Eliza R. Snow as primarily a poet and hymn writer. Here, we encounter Snow as she was known to her contemporaries: a formidable orator, a theologian, and a tireless administrator who shaped the lived religion of nineteenth-century Latter-day Saint women. Archival Depth and Theological Precision The scale of the research project distilled into these fifty-two representative addresses is daunting. The editors processed nearly 1,300 discourses discovered across 1,600 minute books—a daunting archival task. The editors have curated a selection that prioritizes Snow’s doctrinal contributions. What emerges is a Christ-centered theology that is both practical and aspirational. Snow frequently reminds her sisters of their covenant identity, stating, “We are sisters, doubly sisters. We are sisters by being the daughters of God … and sisters by receiving the everlasting gospel in its fulness” (p. 96). Snow’s understanding of the Relief

In these posts I may be expecting too much. It’s a big change to react to Church in a new way. I apologize if I haven’t been clear enough. I’m trying to suggest that each of us can have better experiences at Church if we take responsibility for our experiences, and find ways to learn and benefit from what happens regardless of whether it fits our perception of what is “good.” What we get out of any experience depends on how we look at it. Its not different from what many artists figure out—they understand that how you see the  world before you is more important than what you see. You might call it ‘active listening’ or shifting perspective. It just means that you see differently. In my case, I tend to focus narrowly, thinking about groups of words or sentences, sometimes taking them out of context and thinking about what they say, even if the speaker didn’t intend what I heard. It’s not at all like what we’re taught in school, where the focus is on understanding accurately and completely what the speaker or text says. Its about pulling out useful or inspiring thoughts in spite of what was

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

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The story of Joseph, as portrayed in this Come Follow Me lesson, is closely connected with confronting trials and overcoming adversity. Today, while it’s hard to believe that most of us face adversity like that of Joseph, I suspect that our trials still have a significant impact on our lives. Perhaps how we react to trials and adversity are relative to our experiences, how hard it is to get by in life, and the amount of suffering around us. We may not be sold into slavery and face the thread of starvation because of drought, but we do suffer when we are mistreated and face poverty, to say nothing of myriad other trials. Perhaps then we can learn something from adversity.   The Lord will be with me in my adversity. Like the words in the Bible, 19th century LDS poetry addresses the suffering and trials that members faced at that time, often seeing positive support from God to help through trials. I like this poem, published in England in the Church’s Millennial Star. The anonymous author sees the silver lining as evidence that God is helping us.   There’s a Bow in the Cloud Author unknown Children of earth,

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

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

The Church has released a new video depicting the “greater love” found through the Savior Jesus Christ. The video shows the final week of Jesus’ life — His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, His Crucifixion and then His joyous Resurrection — and what it means for each of us. The post Easter Video “Jesus Christ’s Greater Love for You” first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Recent events have made me think a lot about one of our hymns. By happenstance yesterday I came across Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” in the April 25, 1940 issue of the Millennial Star. Both my coming across it, and its publication in the Star seem like appropriate timing, given the poem’s text. Most LDS Church members will recognize the hymn from its first line, “God of our Fathers, Known of Old,” but I’m not sure how many have really connected with what the text says. Kipling wrote the poem in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee, when the British empire was at its height. But in the poem Kipling sees the empire’s potential decline. Written in the form of a prayer, the poem urges us to remember God instead of focusing on power and military might. Here is the poem after the first stanza, which we know well:   The tumult and the shouting dies;    The Captains and the Kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,    An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Far-called, our navies melt away;    On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp

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

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 did not have an easy life. And yet, in 2 Nephi 5:27, this is how he described himself and his people: “And it came to pass that we lived The post What Does It Mean to “Live after the Manner of Happiness”? appeared first on FAIR.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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