The origins of Thanksgiving are found in the 1621 feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. It also has origins in the Israelite Feast of Ingathering.
Four Ways to Turn Thanksgiving from a Holiday into a Holy Day Read More »
By imagining how future generations might misinterpret the origins of modern texts, we can learn how to trust in the Bible despite its complex past.
How Can I Trust the Bible When Its Origins Are So Complex? Read More »
Stephen did not limit his activities to the seemingly temporal aspects of his calling. Do we sometimes make that mistake when called to “logistical” roles?
No Calling Is Only Temporal: Stephen’s Example in Acts 6 Read More »
Like the Canaanite woman, we may sometimes feel like second-class citizens in God’s eyes. But if we humbly submit to God’s will, we can still receive miracles.
From the account of Jesus miraculously feeding the 5,000, we learn seven keys to unlocking an abundant mindset and lifestyle.
7 Keys for Finding Abundance: Lessons from Jesus Feeding the 5,000 Read More »
Does the Ensign Peak Advisors / SEC ruling mean that the Church of Jesus Christ is a corrupt corporation that hordes wealth instead of helping the poor? No. Here’s why.
When we examine the full arc of Jacob and Esau’s story, Jacob’s underhanded obtaining of the blessing becomes a powerful polemic against strife and deceit.
Esau Ended Up with the Birthright (Kind Of) Read More »
Does the Tower of Babel story recount an actual historical event? The city of Uruk in early Mesopotamian history bears striking parallels to this biblical tale.
Uruk: A Possible Historical Setting for the Tower of Babel Read More »
The results of a (very ad hoc) study I conducted on how often Latter-day Saints use non-KJV translations of the Bible, and the main reasons they do or do not.
Data: Use of Modern (Non-KJV) Bible Translations among Latter-day Saints Read More »
Why is the King James Version (KJV) the official English Bible used by Latter-day Saints? What are its advantages? What are the advantages of supplementing it with a more modern translation? If I do, which modern translation should I use?
The King James Version vs. Modern Bible Translations: Pros and Cons Read More »