Category: LDS

  • Middle Initials and “Mormonism”

    To read more from Daniel, visit his blog: Sic Et Non.  Cover image: David O. McKay via Gospel Media Library.  Some have been commenting on Elder Patrick Kearon’s call to the Twelve despite his failure to use a middle initial.  Apparently, the use of middle initials is a unique and

  • The Cure for Spiritual Imposter Syndrome

    A new phrase has entered our conversations: Imposter Syndrome. “Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. These individuals cannot internalize their success and subsequently experience pervasive feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and/or apprehension of being exposed as a fraud in their work, despite verifiable and objective evidence of their successfulness.” (National

  • What I Want to Teach Children About America

    In 1987 the United States celebrated the bicentennial of the signing of its Constitution, and I was teaching sixth grade.  I wanted to help my class value the significance of the moment and sense the importance of this world-changing document.  We memorized the preamble.  We reenacted the signing—complete with feathered