When Obi-Wan declared “I have the high ground,” he understood something profound about advantage and survival. The Book of Mormon’s story of Lehonti teaches the same lesson: Satan doesn’t demand we abandon our standards all at once, he simply asks us to step down a little.
Lessons from Ashes
Ash Wednesday sparked a meditation on phoenixes, potash soap, and spiritual transformation. What connects a mythical bird, early American resourcefulness, and the ashes adorning faithful foreheads? All point to the same truth: something must first turn to ash before we can rise anew.
Empty Spaces Waiting to Be Filled with Caring
Valentine’s Day celebrates romance, but Christ taught a broader love. The kind we practice daily shapes who we become.
When Results Don’t Match Effort: Finding Peace in Faithfulness
When your efforts feel invisible and your calling feels heavy, how do you keep going? This reflection on Alma’s experience in Ammonihah reminds us where joy really comes from — not from results, but from faithful, wholehearted effort.
Don’t Hide
Hiding can feel safe, even necessary. But sometimes it costs us connection, healing, and hope. This post explores why hiding is one of the adversary’s oldest lies—and how God responds.
Inviting “Abinadi” Into Your Feed
What if the voices shaping your thoughts aren’t neutral, but carefully chosen to affirm you? Ancient scripture offers a haunting parallel to modern algorithms—and a warning about what happens when truth is drowned out by what we want to hear.
“Only Jesus”
Without being too specific, a while ago I was overthinking a personal disappointment. In the middle of that mental churn, the song “Only Jesus” by Casting Crowns came up on my playlist. The timing felt more than coincidental. The lyrics center on rejecting personal legacy and worldly recognition in favor of pointing to Christ. They…
Spiritual Calories: Am I Feeding My Testimony?
As a new year begins, millions of people set goals and resolutions to get more fit. Of course, there are no shortage of opinions about how to do that. Take just a few minutes online and you’ll find endless advice—often conflicting—about the right way to reach your goals. But amid all the noise, one principle…
We Can Always be Grateful for Jesus
Recently, I asked ChatGPT to share some of the scientific evidence behind the power of gratitude. Among other things, it produced a table outlining the measurable benefits including improved mental health, reduced stress, stronger relationships, even better physical well-being. Further, there is a scriptural promise that comes with gratitude: “And he who receiveth all things…
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