Strengthening our relationships with others is a big part of living the gospel. The third hour of my Sunday church block generally goes like this: I walk into Relief Society, grab my usual seat next to my roommates, and promptly leave as soon as the meeting ends. In other words,… Continue reading
As disciples of Christ, we don’t all have to be exactly the same. If we are each firmly rooted in our testimonies of Jesus Christ and are committed to following him, the exact circumstances of our lives don’t matter. In this modern world marked by social media, our lives are full of comparisons. For me, it takes… Continue reading
Elicia Cheney Major and minor: English major; editing minor Hometown and state: Rocklin, California Positions on Mormon Insights staff: Associate editor; analytics/social media assistant director; web team member, writer Favorite quote: “Whom the Lord calls, the Lord qualifies.” —Thomas S. Monson Unique hobbies: I collect themed cookbooks. Do you speak any foreign languages? French and Sgaw… Continue reading
The world confuses us about our relationship with God. But a simple children’s song reminds us to send our questions heavenward. “So, do you believe in God or not?” My friend Jane was the kind of person to dig deep into a person’s soul, and tonight my brother was the specimen… Continue reading
The translation of the Book of Mormon was a miracle of modern revelation. When most of us hear the word translation, we think of bilingual dictionaries, conjugation charts, and Google Translate. If we need to verify that something is translated correctly, we might ask a native speaker or someone who… Continue reading
As an atheist, I knew nothing about prayer. But when I learned about Joseph Smith and the First Vision, I learned how to get answers from God. I asked God every night for eight years if he was real, and I never got an answer. Growing up as an atheist,… Continue reading
When aspects of Church history raise doubts, study and faith can help us navigate historical facts and lead us to answers. Sometimes learning about Church history can build testimonies, but other times, it can shake them. In his Ensign and Liahona article “Understanding Church History by Study and Faith,” Keith… Continue reading
Alyssa Gisseman Ball Major and minor: English Language major; Editing minor Hometown: Warner Robins, Georgia Staff positions: Assistant Managing Editor, Analytics Director, and Web Team Member Dream job: Content writer and SEO strategist at a digital marketing company. Oh wait, that’s what I do now! Most memorable thing you’ve done… Continue reading
Sometimes the revelation we receive can be confusing. But we can learn how to overcome our doubts from the experience of Joseph Smith. Just before Christmas in 1832, the South Carolina legislature established tariffs that challenged the federal government’s right to enforce its own laws. US president Andrew Jackson warned the… Continue reading
Understanding the Mormon refugee experience has prepared us for a great work: helping millions in the same plight today. Latter-day Saints have a special connection with people currently fleeing from religious persecution: we were once refugees too. In his speech “The Mormon Refugee Experience,” given at Windsor Castle on September… Continue reading
