For whatever reason, within Latter-day Saint culture we sometimes feel like in an effort to worship the living Christ we cannot focus on what happened on Calvary’s cross. John Hilton III teaches in a new 5-minute Fireside that we cannot have one without the other.
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One hot afternoon, I was on a hill overlooking the border between Syria and Israel. As we walked down the hill, we talked about how some Latter-day Saints de-emphasize the importance of Christ’s Crucifixion.
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Understanding the multifaceted meaning of the cross can help us honor those who find deep meaning in the symbol—and increase our own appreciation for the Savior.
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Nearly all Christians believe Christ died for our sins, providing Latter-day Saints with a perfect opportunity to build on common beliefs. Unfortunately, we sometimes instead focus on our differences.
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As the Savior suffered in agonizing pain on the cross, the Gospels record that He made seven final statements.
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Imagine watching a sporting event in which you care deeply about the outcome. What if you knew from the outset that no matter how far behind your team was, no matter how many mistakes your favorite player made, no matter how bleak things looked, your team would win?
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Like many things in 2020, BYU Education Week is moving to a virtual format this year.
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The June pick for LDS Living Book Club is The Founder of Our Peaceby John Hilton III. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.
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The June pick for LDS Living Book Club is The Founder of Our Peaceby John Hilton III. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.
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If you were to pick a few words to describe heroes in the scriptures, what would you choose? Chances are the list might include words like courageous, faithful, true, or obedient. Less likely options would be worried, fearful, depressed, or anxious. However, these words, just like the words on the first list, also describe our scriptural heroes.
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