Death, Patriarchy, and the Struggle of Discipleship
The answer is not to give up when tough questions arise—but to understand that the struggle is part of something greater. From one overthinker to another, I’m going to be real with you: this time, you’re not overthinking it. Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
We Are Found
We are found. We are no longer sheep fallen in a canyon, out of sight and beyond aid. We are found. We have been lifted up by gentle, calloused, scarred hands. We have been embraced. We are now placed behind the Shepherd as we do our best to stumble on...
Who Is My Father?
In my struggle to reconcile two conflicting views of God, I learned more about the nature of my Heavenly Father. For nearly all of my 22 years on earth, I had felt confident in my understanding of God. He was always there when I prayed, I felt his love, and I had seen too...
The Illusion of Waiting
Although we may have to wait for some blessings, we need not stand still. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to put our lives on hold in one way or another. However, pandemic or not, at times we may feel perpetually stuck in the waiting...
Finding Peace in Imperfection
Why should we even try to be perfect when we have been taught that perfection is out of reach in this life? Many of us find the concept of reaching perfection incredibly confusing. We are told to try to be like Jesus, but we are also told that Jesus was...
10 Blessings of Gratitude
Even the smallest expressions of gratitude can have the biggest impact on our lives. Life can often seem chaotic and stressful, where avoiding the downward spiral towards fear and anxiety can be really difficult. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by everything happening around me, I always find peace and comfort by...

