Theres a difficulty in reading the scriptures. Im not referring to words on the page. Im also not referring to the habit of scripture reading, though that could certainly apply, too. No, Im referr

This Church will stand, because it is upon a firm basis. The Lord has shown it to us by the revealing principle of the Holy Spirit of light. Lorenzo Snow, April 1900 That quotes embodies much of w

Scholars spend entire careers debating texts, their origins, their impact, and the most valuable contributions they make to broader understanding. At the Maxwell Institute, we participate in these deb

Deuteronomy is the final book in the Pentateuch, containing Moses last sermons, as well as poetry regarding Israels future. Moses pleads with Israel not to repeat their past mistakes, such as fallin

Elder Neal A. Maxwell once preached, Faith also includes trust in Gods timing, for He has said, All things must come to pass in their time. (D&C 64:32.) Ironically, some who acknowledge God are tr

When someone brings up Leviticus, my mind turns almost automatically to the Law of Moses. Which, I admit, doesnt always seem like the most applicable thing to my life. However, when reframing it to t

Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflic

Often, when we speak about matters of religion, we discuss belief. I know the Church is true. I have received a witness for myself that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I have had these experiences

President Spencer W. Kimball said in 1976 that Few men have ever knowingly and deliberately chosen to reject God and his blessings. Rather, we learn from the scriptures that because the exercise of f

Easter. A time for Christians to consider the life, atoning sacrifice, and miraculous resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. How can we use our knowledge of the Old Testament to deepen our