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Spiritual experiences are famously transformative. They sometimes inspire dramatic effects of conversion and healing, of vision and new life direction. But even in their more quotidian forms they expa

In Mosiah 29, Mosiah says that if it were possible that you could have bjust men to be your kings, who would establish the claws of God, and judge this people according to his commandments, yea, if y

The Old Testament names more women, and has more books named for women, than any of the other texts in the Latter-day Saint canon. They fulfill their roles as disciples, family members, and in followi

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