Why God Calls His People "Strangers" (+ What It Has to Do with Covenants)
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | Makes You Think
The children of Israel were long oppressed in Egypt as strangers (foreigners) in a strange land. Even their...
One Crucial Phrase We Often Get Wrong in the Church (+ How It Can Change Our Temple Experience)
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | February 20, 2017 | Makes You Think Mormon Life
Words matter. Precision in communication matters. For example, the words used in sacramental prayers over t...
One Simple Tool to Help You Get so Much More Out of Isaiah
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | March 4, 2017 | Makes You Think
Understanding the words of Isaiah is something that many aspire to but sometimes find difficult. One basic ...
Why Do We Suffer? Here's One Crucial Reason We Hardly Ever Talk About
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | March 11, 2017 | Makes You Think Mormon Life
One late August afternoon years ago when I lived in Connecticut, I was driving on one of the innumerable se...
Why We Should Be Proud to Be Called a Peculiar People
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | March 21, 2017 | Mormon Life
In our quest to follow God, to be His "peculiar people," we may encounter the jeers and sneers of the crowd...
What Is Book of Mormon Day and How Can You Celebrate It?
by Taylor Halverson and Anita Wells | March 23, 2017 | Fun Mormon Life
Book of Mormon day is on March 26, the day the Book of Mormon was published in 1830. This day is set aside ...
What Does God Really Mean When He Says “Be of Good Cheer”?
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | March 29, 2017 | Makes You Think Mormon Life
In scripture, God tells His saints to “be of good cheer.” “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, fo...
The Best Way to Get More Revelation in Your Life
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | March 30, 2017 | Makes You Think Mormon Life
Ask any typical Latter-day Saint, “Would you like more revelation in your life?” and the immediate answer w...
2 Undeniable Truths That Will Bring Us Joy During Bitter Trials
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | April 8, 2017 | Mormon Life
Life can be so unexpectedly difficult at times. Yet, because of this, we must choose to become better not b...
What Does It Mean That Mormon Was Quick to Observe?
by Dr. Taylor Halverson | April 29, 2017 | Makes You Think
Mormon, our beloved narrative guide through the Book of Mormon, was described by Ammaron, another record ke...
