http://latterdaysaintmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/OTI_Dispatch05_TheEndOfTheRoad.mp3 Honestly, the Oregon Coast this last week has been more than expected. More beauty. More awe. More moments that feel divinely arranged. And more rain. Case in point. Cape Lookout. If you have never been there, the trail feels less like a hike to a viewpoint and more
Scot Maurine and I have been blessed to attend many temple dedications all over the world. There is nothing so joyful as seeing the Saints gather to see these beautiful Houses of the Lord dedicated and made available for the work of the dead and the living. No matter where
Starting a new school year is very exciting for youngsters, but it can also be intimidating, frightening, and even lonely. I have compiled some great books that address learning, getting along with others, and dealing with feelings. The following books are all picture books and best for ages four through
“I can’t!” four-year-old Jensen said to his mother when he was told to clean up his toy room. Was Jensen’s statement true? Was he making an excuse? Or did he simply not know that he was capable of doing the task? Sometimes children say they can’t do a task when
Behind The Scenes are a series of short sidebar articles showing the practical side of my interactions with AI as they actually happened… ME—Now the fun part… We discussed funny illustrations for this series. Let’s create the first one. Remember, we discussed AI as a spark (of intelligence) and having
Candace Owens has made her living as a successful podcaster by seeing conspiracies everywhere and in recent months has been trying to piece together an elaborate scheme behind the murder of Charlie Kirk. She has floated or promoted theories involving Israel, the French government or French Foreign Legion, the U.S.
News isn’t only about the headlines, but also about the deeper currents that perniciously change your world. Here are two such stories today. Secret Soulmates: 1 in 7 Young Adults in Committed Relationships Still Chat with an AI Romantic Companion https://wheatley.byu.edu/secret-soulmates-ai-romantic-companions-and-real-life-relationships “A surprising number of young adults in real-life
This article originally appeared in Public Square Magazine. Visit their site HERE. Social media has taught Christians a dangerous half-truth: if you are not using your platform to publicly denounce evil, you are complicit in evil. I understand that instinct. But in many ways the demand for denunciation does more harm than good.