Yearly Archives: 2025

Standing with Victims and Families in Grand Blanc, Michigan As Latter-day Saints, we covenant to mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort. In the wake of the September 28, 2025 attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, many lives were forever changed. Below are ways to offer direct, practical help through verified fundraisers, along with brief summaries to… Read more

Understanding Grief from an LDS Perspective In recent days, from the shooting tied to Charlie Kirk’s event to the massacre at a Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan, our feeds have filled with shock and grief. As disciples of Christ, we mourn with those that mourn while guarding against the easy slide into bitterness. Forgiveness in these moments is not naïveté—it is a wrestle. Some families are not ready, and that is holy… Read more

In the wake of the heartbreaking shooting that occurred on September 28 at the Grand Blanc chapel, Bishop Jeffrey Schaub, the leader of the local ward in Michigan, took a moment to express his profound gratitude for the resilience and unity displayed by the community. In a heartfelt video message, he emphasized the importance of faith in Jesus Christ as a source of solace and strength during these harrowing times. A Call… Read more

Tyler Robinson, Exmo Shooter, and the Eternal Truth of the Gospel In the aftermath of the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk, the media has rushed to label his killer, Tyler Robinson, as a “Mormon shooter.” Those who know the restored gospel of Jesus Christ understand how dishonest this is. Tyler Robinson was no faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had long since left the covenant path.… Read more

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken many across America. It is not just the sudden and violent nature of his passing that stirs our hearts, but also the way people have responded. For some, his life and death have inspired prayer, reflection, and mourning. For others, it has provoked mockery and even celebration. That contrast reveals more than political division. It reveals the eternal battle between light and darkness, a… Read more

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints has more than seventeen million members worldwide, yet confusion and rumor continue to shape the way many people see it. From the very beginning of the Restoration in the 1820s, critics have circulated claims that are either inaccurate, exaggerated, or completely false. With the rise of social media, these misunderstandings spread faster than ever. If you are exploring the faith for yourself or… Read more

How an LDS Family Helped Restore the Joseph Smith Homestead, Heal a Town, and Safeguard Sacred Ground Introduction Sacred history does not only live in scriptures. It clings to soil, to timber, and to walls that once rang with laughter and weeping. For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, the small village of Palmyra in upstate New York carries the spiritual weight of beginnings. It was here… Read more

When people see a building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, they quickly notice that not all buildings look the same. Some are simple chapels where families gather every Sunday, while others are larger and more ornate temples that stand as landmarks in many cities. For those not familiar with the faith, this difference can be confusing. Why are there two types of church buildings? Why are chapels… Read more

The journey to Alvin Smith’s grave begins with a climb that feels both physical and symbolic. My son and I made our way up a steep hill in Palmyra, New York, toward a small cemetery that has been resting quietly for nearly two centuries. It is not much larger than a football field, yet the sense of history contained within its boundaries is immense. The hill rises above part of the town,… Read more

Introduction When people hear the phrase pioneer spirit they often picture handcarts, rough trails, and families braving storms on the open plains, yet the pioneer spirit is far more than a collection of nineteenth century images and it is in truth a living pattern for every disciple of Jesus Christ who chooses faith over fear and covenant loyalty over convenience. The early Saints did not simply travel to a new place, rather… Read more