The light of the holy temple is like a lighthouse for the soul, guiding us back to our Father. Once we have received its blessings, we are called to bring other searching hands and guide them towards the light- both in this world and in the one to come.

Pictured: Ogden Utah Temple

Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail... Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.

-D&C 6:34-37

Hearing a lot of Christians saying Jesus supports mass deportation.

It's very telling how the same people who have Leviticus verses bookmarked to misapply to persecute women who get abortions and the LGBTQ+ community are completely silent when it comes to the verses that call THEM to repentance.

It's frustrating when you ask for directions and realize that none are coming. But if we rely on what He has told us in the past- in the scriptures, in our hearts- we cannot go wrong.

Because He has never led us astray before. And He will never let you wander in the wilderness for long.

Something I've come to learn- and had to relearn so many times- is that God has a plan for me. He knows exactly what is best for me, and yet He will let me make mistakes and find the right path on my own.

Have any questions about "Mormonism"? This is the place! I will be posting content explaining and defending the restored gospel and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ from the perspective of a normal person- I'm not an official spokesperson for the Church or employed by them in any way.

🧵3/3 Bottom line: if you hear anyone plead for mercy, in the name of God, and you get angry? It's time for some prayerful self reflection, bare minimum. And if you claim that Christ taught you to hate? It's time to repent.

🧵 2/3 What Christ ACTUALLY taught about love and empathy.

My thoughts on the infamous "sin of empathy" tweet that's been making the rounds. 🧵 1/3