Faith and Reason

Why I Believe

I’m a Youtuber, attorney, husband and father, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.


Why Is Exaltation a Family Matter? (a latter-day saint perspective)
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Why Is Exaltation a Family Matter? (a latter-day saint perspective)

I recently received a difficult calling for me–ward temple and family history leader. It isn’t necessarily a difficult calling because of time involved, or the complexity of what needs to be done. I enjoy worshipping in the temple and have a deep conviction of my testimony of Jesus Christ and his restored church. It was…

35 Creative & Meaningful Activity Ideas for Latter-Day Saint Youth
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35 Creative & Meaningful Activity Ideas for Latter-Day Saint Youth

I wonder how many hundreds of hours I’ve spent either as a youth or as an adult in presidency meetings trying to think up ideas for weeknight activities with the deacons quorum, or helping my wife think of ideas for young women’s. I decided today to make the ultimate list of ideas for youth group…

The Law of Sacrifice: A latter-day saint perspective
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The Law of Sacrifice: A latter-day saint perspective

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints promise in the endowment ceremony in sacred temples to obey “the law of sacrifice.” And yet, little is explained about what this consequential law actually requires. The church’s General Handbook (section 27.2) says that the law of sacrifice means “sacrificing to support the Lord’s work…

“I was a militant atheist and never thought I would become a Christian. But having children made me start to question my beliefs… (Read More)
Andy
St George, Utah