First drafts of pioneer history: a look back
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
It is said that journalism is the first draft of history. As we approach July 24, the date the Mormon pione...
Mormon myths exposed
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
When I was on my mission, my companion received a letter one night from his mom with news that should have ...
BYU study: Role models matter
by LDS Church News | Opinions & Features
A BYU sociology professor recently coauthored a study about fathering that suggests Young Men and Scouting ...
Orson Scott Card on our Mormon 'tribe'
by Orson Scott Card | Opinions & Features
Back when personal computers stood alone on your desk, not connected to anything, you couldn't download any...
So very proud
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
I had to smile. Time Magazine reports this week that many members of the Amish community are in financial s...
BYU Students on Institute vs. BYU classes
by KRISY BENNETT | Opinions & Features
At a university with a stated goal of bringing its students closer to Christ, many continue to debate the b...
Triplets to enter MTC on the same day
by LDS Church News | Opinions & Features
Nathan, Jason and John Hansen share a lot in common. Together they comprise three-fourths of a set of quadr...
Don't listen to the marriage cynics
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
When I wrote about my wedding in last week's post, several readers left comments on the Deseret News Web si...
Orson Scott Card on patriotism and a global Church
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
What part does patriotism play in a worldwide church? On the one hand, the 12th Article of Faith says, "We ...
Morality -- a moving target? Living by a code is never easy
by Deseret News | Opinions & Features
As social morals change, it becomes more difficult to agree not only on sanctions for misdeeds but on what ...
