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I lost a piece of myself today

For nearly 23 years, our family has lived in the same ward. That all changed today. Today, our stake held … Continue reading I lost a piece of myself today

Why free will is incompatible with an omniscient God
Free agency

Why free will is incompatible with an omniscient God

It’s impossible for us to believe in an omniscient God while also believing in free will. The one cancels out the other. Continue reading Why free will is incompatible with an omniscient God

Will it be more of the status quo with Patrick Kearon?
LGBTQ

Will it be more of the status quo with Patrick Kearon?

As you probably have heard, Russel Nelson, the current president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently … Continue reading Will it be more of the status quo with Patrick Kearon?

Wishing, again, for an affirming church
LGBTQ

Wishing, again, for an affirming church

I attended an affirming worship service for a local Christian church, and it reminded me of how far The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints still has to go. Continue reading Wishing, again, for an affirming church

Is exaltation reserved for just straight people?
Uncategorized, Gay, LGBTQ, Marriage

Is exaltation reserved for just straight people?

In the most recent General Conference, two members of the First Presidency claimed that exaltation will be limited to straight married couples. But do the scriptures they cite support their claims? Continue reading Is exaltation reserved for just straight people?

Go, and sin no more
Sinning

Go, and sin no more

In our adult Sunday school class today, one of the scripture stories that we discussed was the one where the … Continue reading Go, and sin no more

Easter reminds us of the 3 salvations
Salvation

Easter reminds us of the 3 salvations

To my fellow Christians, as you commemorate Easter Sunday today, may you remember not only that Jesus offered salvation from … Continue reading Easter reminds us of the 3 salvations

Will a man rob God?
Tithing

Will a man rob God?

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often use or hear Malachi 3:8–11 in lessons and sermons … Continue reading Will a man rob God?

Insights I gained from the story of Jonah
Uncategorized

Insights I gained from the story of Jonah

In Sunday School today, we were discussing the story of Jonah, and there were a few things we discussed today … Continue reading Insights I gained from the story of Jonah

4 reasons I’m glad I came out at church
LGBTQ

4 reasons I’m glad I came out at church

In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, I realized I wasn’t straight. You can read my coming our story … Continue reading 4 reasons I’m glad I came out at church

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