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
The very foes who slay thee have access to thy grace
At church last week, we sang “O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown” for our sacrament hymn. While we were … Continue reading The very foes who slay thee have access to thy grace
The prosperity gospel conflicts with the gospel of Jesus
I was asked to speak in our congregation today on the topic of blessings. It was a pretty broad topic, … Continue reading The prosperity gospel conflicts with the gospel of Jesus
Imperfect faith
In our elders quorum class, we were discussing Larry S. Kacher’s talk from the April 2022 general conference, titled “Ladder … Continue reading Imperfect faith
Are you TBM? Are you sure?
Are we using the term TBM correctly? Continue reading Are you TBM? Are you sure?
LDS allyship and Jeffrey Holland’s remarks
Last week—as I’m sure you’ve heard by now—Jeffrey Holland, one of the senior apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ … Continue reading LDS allyship and Jeffrey Holland’s remarks
Tad Callister is trying to repackage the gospel of Jesus as right-wing politics
Tad Callister recently wrote a Church News op-ed, complaining about an attack on the family. However, it’s just a bunch of right-wing talking points disguised as gospel principles. Continue reading Tad Callister is trying to repackage the gospel of Jesus as right-wing politics
How the scriptures changed my view of leadership callings
I was recently called as our ward Sunday School president. Several scriptures have changed how I view leadership callings generally, but my new one specifically. Continue reading How the scriptures changed my view of leadership callings
New calling: Sunday School president
Today, I was sustained as our ward’s Sunday School president. I’m excited about it. I’ve taught quite a bit in … Continue reading New calling: Sunday School president
Mormonism should be at the forefront of the social justice gospel
Mormons are known for right-wing conservatism. But they don’t need to be. There’s plenty of room for social justice. The scriptures even encourage it. Continue reading Mormonism should be at the forefront of the social justice gospel