By Cameron Kirton (originally published at his blog http://bgm-britishgaymormon.blogspot.co.uk/) A few nights ago I was watching a documentary on TV with my housemates, The focus of the documentary was depression and suicide, particular amongst professional footballers and the elite youth that…
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Good Samaritans and God’s Confirmation
By Vicki Wimmer Johnson Nearly 4 months ago I was on the side of the I-10 highway about 100 miles from Phoenix in a destroyed Nissan Armada; we had been hit from behind by an 18 wheeler. I was terrified…
God’s Strategy
By Matt Mosman (also posted at http://mitchmayne.blogspot.com/) . Good morning, brothers and sisters. Always a pleasure to see so many of my friends here in the El Camino Ward. A few months ago one of our other high councilmen, Rob Hansen, cornered…
Come Sweep With Us! – A Message For LDS Youth Allies
By Matthew Deane 10-09-13 “Sweeeeep!” I watched the forty-three pounds of granite slide away from my outstretched hand, down the ice towards the house at the other end of the sheet. A sensation of happy warmth kept the cold at…
An Increase of Love
By Bryan Hendrickson I know many of us felt a fair amount of emotion over this past conference weekend. I myself went through a range of it, all the while trying to keep it all inside so that no one…
On Charlie Brown and General Conference
By Aaron Tabacco (cross posted from his blog Quorum of the Outcasts) (Admin note: In the context of President Uchtdorf’s address asking member’s to be more understanding of why people leave the church, it is important to realize that the vast majority…
A Letter to My LGBT Brothers and Sisters
By Rachel Meigs Manwaring I feel like I’ve finally sorted through my feelings. Get ready for a novel! These last few weeks, I’ve had a little shift in my thinking and understanding. Most of you know that I became interested…
Why
By Patrick Wendel (also published at his blog http://ptrckwndl13.wordpress.com/) Galatians 5:22-23. 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. I absolutely love this scripture. I…
Homeless Youth in Utah
By Marian Edmonds (originally published at rationalfaiths.com) I am often asked if there is any way to help homeless youth. “Yes, please,” I usually say, “they need clean socks, new underwear. When it is cold, they need handwarmers. They also need…
Testimonies of Wholeness
A Reflection by Tawnya Smith The Affirmation conference in Salt Lake City was an affirmation of hope and love. There were many in attendance including many more families and allies than in the past, and I personally sensed a strong…