Sapere Aude

By Zachary C. Campbell  Nashville, Tennessee – March 31, 2026In a world often marked by conflict and division, many turn to faith for clarity, comfort, and guidance. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a central figure in that faith is Heavenly Father—the loving, personal God to whom all prayers are directed. At the same time, questions frequently arise…

Background and Context  This revelation was given through the Prophet Joseph Smith in September 1830 at Fayette, New York, just days before a Church conference. At this early stage of the Restoration, many Saints were eager for signs of the Second Coming and curious about the last days. The Lord addresses these concerns while emphasizing His role as Redeemer. He speaks with the voice of Jesus…

The Book of Mormon presents the gospel of Jesus Christ through recurring themes of faith (in Jesus Christ), repentance, covenant (including the Abrahamic covenant, land-of-promise covenant, and baptismal covenants), mercy (tied to the Atonement), and obedience (to commandments as evidence of faith). These themes form the core of the “doctrine of Christ” or “plan of redemption,” often summarized…

Scripture (KJV)“But God, who comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus.”– 2 Corinthians 7:6 Devotional ReflectionThere is something deeply human about this verse. Paul does not pretend that faith makes him immune to discouragement. He admits he was “cast down.” Yet he also reveals something just as important: God did not ignore that low place.Notice how God’s…

The Meat & 3 is not a menu. It is a worldview served on a plate. One meat reminds us that abundance does not require excess. Three vegetables teach us balance. Bread completes what is missing. Nothing is ornamental. Everything has a purpose.This meal was shaped by farmers, laborers, widows, and church kitchens—people who understood that survival depends not on variety, but on sufficiency. They…

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Some Bible verses are so famous they feel like old friends. We see them on coffee mugs, embroidered on pillows, and shared in elegant script over a social media sunset. They become cultural shorthand for comfort, inspiration, or praise. Familiarity, however, can sometimes breed misunderstanding. When a line is lifted from its original context, it can become a kind of spiritual cliché, its sharp…

Does your faith ever feel confusing? Does suffering sometimes seem meaningless, or do religious systems that once felt safe now feel stagnant? These are common struggles, and it can be tempting to think that modern problems require entirely new answers. But what if some of the most profound clarity for these issues comes from an ancient letter written nearly two thousand years ago? The Epistle…

Introduction: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing We’ve all felt it: the frustrating gap between what we know to be true and how we actually live. It’s the disconnect between our highest ideals and our daily actions, the difference between the person we want to be and the person who shows up at the office or at home. We believe in patience but snap in traffic. We value integrity but are tempted by…

When we hear the word “repentance,” the first image that often comes to mind is someone feeling deeply sorry for a mistake. We tend to equate it with a heartfelt apology or a strong sense of regret over something we’ve said or done. While these feelings can be a starting point, this common view barely scratches the surface. But what if this is only half the story? What if true repentance isn’t…

1. Introduction: A Perfect World Changes Forever The third chapter of Genesis marks the pivotal moment where the story of the world, and humanity’s relationship with its Creator, takes a dramatic and tragic turn. Before this chapter, the world was a paradise. Adam and Eve lived in perfect harmony with God, with each other, and with all of creation. They had a face-to-face relationship with their…

In modern discourse, “faith” is often equated with credulity—a readiness to believe something without sound evidence. It’s frequently portrayed as a blind leap into the dark, a concept fundamentally at odds with reason and logic. This common perception paints a picture of belief that is based more on wishful thinking than on solid ground. But what if the original definition of faith was…

Introduction: The Pill in Every Medicine Cabinet Tylenol is a fixture in modern life. Found in nearly every medicine cabinet, its active ingredient, acetaminophen, is one of the most trusted and widely used medications in the world for treating pain and fever. We reach for it to soothe a headache, quiet a child’s fever, or take the edge off a backache, often without a second thought. Its…

Introduction: Beyond the Noise There is a palpable anxiety in the air, a widespread feeling that America is approaching a dark turning point. The language of civil war, martial law, and societal collapse has moved from the fringes to the mainstream of our political discourse. Many fear a spectacular, cataclysmic event that will irrevocably break the nation. But a deeper analysis reveals that the…

If you’re a man trying to figure out your place in the world today, it can feel like navigating a maze in the dark. Society’s messages about masculinity are often confusing and conflicting, pushing men toward extremes of hyper-aggression or passivity. This leaves many wondering what a “real” man is supposed to look like, think like, and act like. The pressure to measure up to these flawed…

“He said, ‘I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as said the prophet Isaiah.”— John 1:23 (ESV), cf. Isaiah 40:3 John the Baptist’s mission was clear: he was not the Messiah, but a voice calling people to prepare their hearts for Him. His life was marked by courage, urgency, and clarity in pointing others toward Christ. When we think of leaders like…

In a world that often feels overwhelming, many believers wrestle with a profound question about their place within it. We are called to a life of faith and trust in God’s ultimate sovereignty, yet we are also confronted daily by forces of evil that demand a response. This is not a contradiction but a divine tension, a dual calling to both rest in God and act for Him. One speaker powerfully frames…