Faith to Affect and Faith to Accept

A person holding an umbrella.

The absence of a miracle doesn’t necessarily mean we lack faith—the faith to accept God’s will is an equally valid expression of devotion. President Russell M. Nelson once told the story of two contrasting yet powerful examples of faith. In his April 2021 general conference talk “Christ Is Risen; Faith… Continue reading

Even If…

Ornate metal keys on a dark bench.

Uncertainty is a reality of life that we all have to deal with. By acknowledging the imperfection of our own knowledge, we can still learn despite uncertainty. “Fear is asking, ‘What if…?’ Faith is saying, ‘Even if….’” My boss once shared this quote with me during a work training, and… Continue reading

Lost in Translation, Found Through Revelation

A Bible lies open on a wooden table.

For some, historical and linguistic inconsistencies in scripture can be a trial of faith, but learning about the nature of scripture translation can transform these encounters into faith-building experiences. “The devil is in the details”—a more sinister twist on the phrase “God is in the details”—means that a seemingly simple… Continue reading

Faith in the Face of Political Division

Rolled paper saying “We the People” on a piece of red, white, and blue cloth.

Many have heard that church and state in the United States should be separated by a wall, but President Oaks asks more of us than mere division. The separation between church and state in the United States has often been compared to a wall: rigid, uncompromising, dividing, impartial. This famous… Continue reading