The Isles of the Sea
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 58–66 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 58–66 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Fasting is Not Just About Food
by Autumn Dickson
Do you feel like you’re doing...
Jesus Lives to Lift @ FAIR Blog
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In his October 2026 General Conference address, “Jesus Lives to Lift,” Elder...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 50–57 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- He Has Done Much More With Much Less
by Autumn Dickson
Are you feeling completely...
Were Joseph & Hyrum’s Skulls Switched in 1928? (Patrick Bishop 2 of 2) @ Gospel Tangents
- Were Joseph and Hyrum’s skulls switched (misidentified) in 1928? Patrick Bishop...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 50–57 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 50–57 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- As If He Nailed Himself to the Cross
by Autumn Dickson
In Isaiah 50, we find a...
Forensic Science Tests Only Known Joseph Smith Photo (Patrick Bishop 1 of 2) @ Gospel Tangents
- Can forensic science help us with the Joseph Smith photo? A daguerreotype surfaced in...
Prayers for Peace @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, President Henry B. Eyring taught that...
Where Are the Community of Christ Apostles? @ Gospel Tangents
- Community of Christ apostles have undergone one of the biggest leadership shakeups in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 40–49 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Become Living Evidence
by Autumn Dickson
In the last post for this week, we talked...
Mormon Virtual Temples: Reformed Mormons & Home Endowments (John Hamer 5 of 6) @ Gospel Tangents
- When a Temple Isn’t a Building at All/Virtual Temples
What if you could do a...
LADBible/”Nemo the Mormon” Documentary Response @ FAIR Blog
- by Reed Comire
LADBible recently produced a sensational documentary about the Church...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 40–49 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Meet the Mormon King Nobody Talks About (John Hamer 4 of 6) @ Gospel Tangents
- James Strang is one of the strangest turns in Restoration history, including being...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 40–49 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- The Lord Invites Us to Discern
by Autumn Dickson
Isaiah 41 has a couple of different...
Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Eduardo F. Ortega taught that...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Choosing Faith Beforehand
by Autumn Dickson
Have you ever felt quiet confidence in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- You Have Forgotten Him
by Autumn Dickson
We’re going to talk about Isaiah 22 for...
What Really Happened at Carthage Jail | Brian Stutzman and Dan Peterson @ FAIR Blog
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We were able to get Brian Stutzman and Dan Peterson together backstage at the FAIR...
Jesus Christ—the True Vine @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Ulisses Soares taught that Jesus...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 1–12 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Isaiah Called Out the Daughters of Zion
by Autumn Dickson
There is a passage in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 1-12 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 1–12 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- He Doesn’t Want Your Sacrifices; He Wants You
by Autumn Dickson
The Lord, Himself,...
Because of Jesus Christ @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that modern...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- The Only Success You Can Guarantee
by Autumn Dickson
I really like Ecclesiastes....
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Soft Answers Start With Soft Hearts
by Autumn Dickson
Proverbs is full of little...
The Character of Christ @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “The Character of Christ,” President...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Where do I find peace?
by Autumn Dickson
Mortal life is not for the faint of heart....
This is the final section (§5) of Chapter 1 in “Every Word Seasoned with Grace” @ BOAP.org Blog
- This section contains a critical edition of Joseph Smith’s March 20, 1842 sermon at...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- God Sits With You in the Dark
by Autumn Dickson
Psalm 102 is a chapter that reminds...
All Who Have Endured Valiantly @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “All Who Have Endured...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Keeping Silent
by Autumn Dickson
David was a good king who loved the Lord but fell....
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Pain and Praise
by Autumn Dickson
One of the most emotional psalms found in the Old...
Ministering— “That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You” @ FAIR Blog
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In her April 2026 General Conference address, Sister Kristin M. Yee teaches that...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Some Trust in Chariots
by Autumn Dickson
There are different kinds of scripture that...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- How to Carry Christ With You
by Autumn Dickson
The Psalms are a book of poetry, and...
Best Days and Worst Days @ FAIR Blog
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In her April 2026 General Conference address, President Emily Belle Freeman reminds us...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- A Double Portion Promise
by Autumn Dickson
I love the tangible. I love when Christ...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
In memory of Chandler “Chuck” Hendry @ FAIR Blog
- Chandler Hendry at FAIR Conference (far right)
FAIR is deeply saddened by the tragic...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Integrity Under Pressure
by Autumn Dickson
Job is a profound biblical exploration of...
The Joy of a Covenant Relationship with God @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Thierry K. Mutombo taught that...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Esther – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Her Hidden Names
by Autumn Dickson
Esther’s story is one of courage. She is a...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Esther – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Can’t Make It to Lehi? Watch FAIR’s Conference Live @ FAIR Blog
- Missing the FAIR Conference?
Can’t Make It to Lehi? Watch FAIR’s Conference...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Esther – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Mordecai as a Type of Heavenly Father
by Autumn Dickson
The book of Esther is...
About His Business @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Patrick Kearon taught that Church...
This is §4 of Chapter 1 of Every Word Seasoned with Grace. @ BOAP.org Blog
- The manuscript source for the Marian Lyon sermon is the journal of Wilford Woodruff. For...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8– Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Covenants, Gospel, and Protection
by Autumn Dickson
In the readings this week, we...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8– Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- 95 Years of Waiting
by Autumn Dickson
I’m going to give you a bit of a timeline to...
“Samuel Returns” in the Summer 2026 issue of Dialogue @ A Motley Vision
- Some of you may be aware that I have a complicated relationship with poetry and film. I...
Here is §3 of the Marian Lyon Sermon Chapter @ BOAP.org Blog
- This section gives an imprint variorum for the Lyon sermon. The opening paragraph...
Here is Section 2 of Chapter 1 from Every Word Seasoned with Grace: the Funeral Sermons of Joseph Smith @ BOAP.org Blog
- Working on my new book, Every Word Seasoned with Grace: The Funeral Sermons of Joseph...
A Portion of Chapter 1 from Every Word Seasoned with Grace: the Funeral Sermons of Joseph Smith @ BOAP.org Blog
- I’ve been working on a new book, Every Word Seasoned with Grace: The Funeral...
What Revelations Did John Taylor Receive? @ From the Desk
- The prophet published two revelations, but the alleged 1877 vision and the 1886...
The Ultimate Collection of Spencer W. Kimball Quotes: Repentance, Revelation, and More @ From the Desk
- Discover the prophetic legacy of "lengthening your stride" through these curated...
How Did David O. McKay Transform the Church Into a Global Faith? @ From the Desk
- His missionary experiences, apostolic assignments, and prophetic initiatives transformed...
Mormon Polygamy: A Comprehensive Guide @ From the Desk
- From Joseph Smith's wives to modern sealing practices, plural marriage has played an...
How Did the Twelve Apostles Die? @ From the Desk
- Discover the historical evidence and early traditions behind the martyrdoms of Peter,...
How Does the JPS Torah Commentary Introduce the Book of Exodus? @ From the Desk
- The central theme is God's covenant relationship with Israel during its oppression,...
Who Were the Pharisees? A Historical and Biblical Guide @ From the Desk
- Compare the historical reality of the Pharisees’ daily lives with traditional Sunday...
Who Was Joseph W. Musser? @ From the Desk
- He was a defining figure in the Mormon Fundamentalist movement.
The post Who Was Joseph...
Who Was Brigham Young? Life, Wives, Teachings, and Legacy @ From the Desk
- The prophetic successor to Joseph Smith had more than 50 wives, taught doctrines that...
Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes: Inspiring Teachings on Faith, Hope, and Discipleship @ From the Desk
- Explore his teachings on divine identity, authentic discipleship, faith and doubt, and...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 11 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Crossposted at BCC] Derivatives I have left out much of the story here, and it would...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 10 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Russell M. Nelson In the inaugural January 18, 2018 press...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 9 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Families Are Forever? A Building Block of Rhetoric for the...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 8 @ BOAP.org Blog
- Reinterpreting Polygamy and the Mormon Theology of the Afterlife The July 12 revelation...
The old BOAP Website is Coming Back to Life Under a New Name: JosephSmithSermons.org @ BOAP.org Blog
- The new home for this blog is JosephSmithSermons.org. Collections like The Parallel...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 7 @ BOAP.org Blog
- More on the Metaphysics of Polygamy and its Influence on the Proclamation: LGBT On...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 6 @ BOAP.org Blog
- The Metaphysical Justification of Polygamy, Rewriting Joseph Smith, and the Politics of...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 5 @ BOAP.org Blog
- As promised, one more detour from the path of Joseph Smith to the 1995 Proclamation on...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 4 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Instead of discussing more of the Utah theology that built a...
For enlivening the soul @ A Motley Vision
- Doctrine & Covenants 59:16 – 19: 16 Verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this,...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 3 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] The Utah church faced increasing opposition to the practice of...
The structure of Chase Westfall’s “Toward a Latter-day Saint Contemporary Art” @ A Motley Vision
- The first essay in Latter-day Saint Art: A Critical Reader I want to look more closely at...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Joanna Brooks @ A Motley Vision
- Joanna Brooks responds to the Mormon Literaturstreit by arguing for a Mormon-ness--for...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Eugene England @ A Motley Vision
- Although Eugene England didn't weight in on the Mormon Literaturstreit directly, two of...
On Gerrit de Jong Jr.’s “An Approach to Modernity in Art” @ A Motley Vision
- William takes a look at a 1959 essay by Gerrit de Jong Jr. on modernity in art in...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Richard D. Rust @ A Motley Vision
- Although in my view the Mormon Literaturstreit ends with Michael Austin’s entry, there...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Michael Austin asks “Why not the Mormons?” @ A Motley Vision
- William discusses Michael Austin's attempt to put forth a vision of Mormon literary...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Gideon Burton argues for both rootedness and openness @ A Motley Vision
- As the previous entry in this series discusses, by dividing approaches to Mormon...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Richard Cracroft fires back against the “Sophic Tide” @ A Motley Vision
- Richard Cracroft rejects on binary only to invoke another in order to stem the "Sophic...
Featherston Family, Erstwhile Emigrants @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- One of the frustrating things about tracking emigrating members is the increasing...
John & Rebecca Denton: Repeated Returnees @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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John & Rebecca Denton Family:
Back - L to R: Ezekiel, Robert, Sam, Alma
From - L to...
Katherine Alexander and Her Return from Gathering @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- There were a number of people who joined the LDS Church that decided to go west....
The Returnees: A Project to Identify Why Some Converts Wanted to Return Home @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Sometimes when a convert moves west to join the saints, something changes their mind and...
Middle Tennessee Baptismal Record - Lessons Learned @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Nestled in the family search catalog is something called the Record of Members. It is a...
Baptisms in 1918 by County @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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It may not look like a lot, but baptisms in Tennessee were picking up. Yes, there was...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 5 Leaving Tennessee @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, quoted and...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 4 Seeds of Misunderstanding @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, quoted and...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 3 Raised from the Dead @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, summarized from his...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 2 Evil Spirits @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young. Written from his...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 1 Conversion @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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[This is an excerpt from the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young. Written from his...
George W Brandon writes a Letter. @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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On July 6, 1842, George wrote the following letter in Nauvoo. George was an early...
Names You Can't Read: The Badam Family @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- I can't say I found the Badam family. As far as the Church is concerned, that happened...
The Lost Records of Mary E Dukes @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- While transcribing an old baptismal record I happened across a cryptic entry...
Slate Springs Tennessee Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- I won't go into a full history of the Slate Springs branch here, but I came across some...
Speedwell Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Speedwell Tennessee entered Mormon history in 1908 with the baptism of Josiah &...
Short Creek Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Short Creek is a unassuming place along the east side of the Tennessee river in south...
News from Tennessee Conferences 19 Jun 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 12 Jun 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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Nashville Chapel circa 1959 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- In 1959 the Nashville branch of the LDS Church met in this building. For those who know...
A Place for the Un-Gathered: The Home of Abraham and Mary Church of Hickman County Tennessee @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [Below is an abridged version of my presentation at the 2017 Mormon History Association...
News from Tennessee Conferences 29 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 22 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 15 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 1 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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