DISTANCING ONESELF from gang violence in search of a better life is not easy. Neither is rejoining society after years in ...

The “Come, Follow Me” study guide for June 23-29 covers Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, which includes the Lord’s commandment that parents teach the gospel to their children. Read what Church leaders ...

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During the Mass of Priesthood Ordination at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on June 21, 2025 ...

Besides the rich, who are the winners in the Big Beautiful Bill? This bill will take from the poor by cutting food and ...

Such was confirmation of this holy, hairy topic. Consider this hair study as a companion piece to “What the Bible Says About Clothes,” Vols. 269 - 270. Also, “Appearance” from Vol. 201. So, “hair” we ...

At least 14 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples were destroyed and many others sustained damage in the fires.

By R.A. Mathews “I’m going fishing,” Peter said one night. This was over a week after the crucifixion and resurrection. There ...

The Bible commands us to care for the immigrant, not deport him. And a few favorite Bob Dylan lyrics make the same plea.

Vance Boelter had visions of business success at home and abroad. But in the words of one acquaintance, he was “living a ...

Recent decisions made by America will result in terrible suffering for millions of sick, hungry and needy. It's an affront to ...

Let’s start with Genesis 12:3, which Senator Cruz quoted. It obviously does not say we are to bless the “nation of Israel” — ...