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It Began with a Newspaper Clipping in Palmyra While visiting the Grandin Printing Press in Palmyra, New York, I noticed a framed clipping from an 1830 edition of The Reflector, a local paper. The display explained how the editor, Abner Cole, had printed unauthorized excerpts from the Book of Mormon before it was officially released. That small piece of paper told a much bigger story. It marked the beginning of one of… Read more

As I’ve committed to regular 40-hour fasting, I’ve encountered some confusion among fellow Latter-day Saints. Many have questioned whether fasting more than once a month—or longer than the traditional 24-hour Fast Sunday—is appropriate. Being relatively new to the Church, I asked around and found that while longer fasts aren’t typical, I still wanted to ensure that my efforts aligned with Church teachings.So I did some digging. After reviewing Church materials and scripture,… Read more

On October 1, 1995, during the General Relief Society Meeting, President Gordon B. Hinckley delivered what would become one of the most significant declarations in modern Latter-day Saint history: "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." This pivotal moment, which occurred amidst shifting cultural attitudes toward family and gender, established a clear doctrinal foundation that continues to guide families and influence Church teachings three decades later. You can view his famous speech… Read more

The Miracle at Gapyeong: How Faith Protected 240 Latter-day Saint Soldiers in Korea "And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted." (Alma 53:20) A Forgotten Miracle in a Forgotten War In the early hours of May 26, 1951, amid the rugged… Read more

In 1970, Neal A. Maxwell delivered a profound address about the Church Educational System that remains remarkably relevant today. As I revisited his words, I was struck by how prescient his vision was and how applicable his counsel remains in our rapidly changing world. You can view the speech in its entirety, with transcript on screen, here: A Global Perspective on Education Maxwell began by highlighting the impressive scope of LDS education… Read more