The Surprising Meanings of "Abish" and 5 Other Book of Mormon Names
by Dr. Taylor Halverson, Brad Wilcox, and Matt Bowen | April 7, 2018 | Makes You Think
In ancient Israelite storytelling, the meaning of personal names was used to enhance the memorability of a ...
Why Suffering Is Good for Us and How It Can Make Us Happy
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | January 17, 2018 | Makes You Think
We all have difficult, challenging, painful experiences in life. Though never pleasant, these experiences c...
The Greek Meaning of Conversion That Will Deepen Your Understanding of What It Means to Come Unto Christ
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | January 15, 2018 | Makes You Think
During Jesus’s last earthly meal, the Passover, He said to Peter: "I have prayed for thee, that thy faith&n...
Why Is Jesus the "Beloved" If We Are All Children of God?
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | December 20, 2017 | Makes You Think
One of the titles for Jesus is “Beloved Son.” In the New Testament gospels, the only time the word "beloved...
The Surprising Christian Origins of Santa Claus
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | December 19, 2017 | Fun Makes You Think
Santa Claus is, perhaps unfortunately, the most recognizable character during the Christmas season. But did...
The Real Dates of the 12 Days of Christmas That Most of the World Has Forgotten
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | December 9, 2017 | Makes You Think
The 12 Days of Christmas is a beloved tradition in the Christian world. But because we live in the Christia...
One Significant Way Our Savior Used Numbers to Create Meaning That Might Have You Rethinking His Teachings
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | November 25, 2017 | Makes You Think
Jesus, the Master Teacher, taught in unexpected ways, capturing the attention of His audience to draw their...
How the Sacrament Ties Into Thanksgiving and Why This Holiday Should Remind Us of Our Covenants
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | November 23, 2017 | Makes You Think
This is the time of year when we turn our hearts more fervently to gratitude, contemplating the acts of ser...
How One of the Most Common Phrases in the Book of Mormon Is Also the Most Meaningful
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | November 14, 2017 | Makes You Think
Mark Twain famously quipped that if Joseph Smith would have left out the phrase “it came to pass,” the Book...
"Son of man" or "Son of God": Two Crucial Names for Christ We Keep Misunderstanding
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | October 25, 2017 | Makes You Think
In October 2017 general conference, Elder Christofferson gave a talk entitled “ The Living Bread Which Came...
