Eve was called the mother of all living before she had ever given birth. Her identity—her divine womanhood—was not defined by physical motherhood alone, but by her divine relationship with God and the life-giving influence she would have in the world. That same truth is at the heart of every woman’s identity.
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Purim is the holiday inspired by the book of Esther celebrated by Jews every spring. Even though it is not one of the holidays commanded in scripture there is still something we can learn from it as disciples of Christ.
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During the month of February, it’s common for us to turn our focus toward love. Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, one thing we can all embrace is the deeper meaning of love. We can learn how to love God and each other with divine, Christlike love.
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Do you love yourself? Christ commands us to love God and our neighbors “as thyself” but sometimes loving ourselves is the hardest thing to do. Recent science is revealing more about the essential role that the emotion of love plays in human flourishing.
Prayer is one of the greatest privilages we have as children of a Heavenly Father and we are commanded to “pray always”. But how do we pray well and what do the scriptures and example of Christ teach us about prayer?
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At this time of year, probably more than any other, we are surrounded by images of Angels. Modern revelation tells us who they are and what their purpose is. There are two angels in particular who have something to offer us this Christmas season.
With all the noise and busyness of the days leading up to Christmas, rediscovering the ancient practices of Advent and spiritual pilgrimage can help us keep Christ at the center of our holiday.
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