When it comes to people leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it is often for one of four main reasons. I want to address the four main reasons, as well as give advice on what we can do to help them come back home.
Mormon Culture
Visitors Are Welcome But Do They Feel Wanted? In the past few years, I’ve moved a lot. Between moving and traveling it has afforded me the opportunity to attend more than 20 different congregations across the united states. Ranging from family wards to small branches. From all my travels I have learned something. Every …
Many times in my life I have heard teachers give their versions of, “Don’t pray for patience.” When I was younger I would agree with my teachers but now I don’t.
Men are that they might have joy! But sometimes our culture keeps us from the Joy that comes from living the Gospel. Here are three ways!
There is an epidemic occurring within the Church and it is causing suicide rates to skyrocket. In Utah alone, suicide is the number one cause of death among teenagers. And has doubled in the past 7 years. I have personally lost a childhood friend to suicide. It rocked me to the core, especially because I …
My family has been heavily involved in scouting for decades. My older brother worked at scout camp for years and my younger brother met his fiancee while they were both working on the staff at a BSA summer camp this past year. We love the BSA. And I, along with all my brothers, am an …
I have lived in six states and attended 16 different wards or branches, in just the last 6 years! I love meeting new people. Because of this I often go out with the missionaries and visit the members. I have met many great members across the USA. And sadly, I know many who have gone …