Self Control
The first time I was called to serve as a Bishop’s counselor, I had purple hair. It was a big hank, right in front that was actually violet but since the rest of my hair was so dark, you’d only notice it in bright light. I was going to art school in Seattle at the...
To The Struggling Mormon
My dear friend, People underestimate how hard it can be to see both sides of an issue. When you can see something good intermingled with something bad, it places a burden on your shoulders. Everyone around you is choosing sides, and you’re unable. I see you as you...
Making Spaces
I recently attended a round table discussion, hosted by Deseret Book, to discuss Patrick Q. Mason’s book “Planted: belief and belonging in an age of doubt”, which was reviewed on Sunday by Benjamin Knoll. The book, in general, is about making Mormonism work in the...
“Finding One’s Own Well From Which to Drink”
“… spiritual strength requires finding one’s own well from which to drink. We should recognize, first, that we are responsible for our own spiritual diet, and second, that sources of inspiration are sprinkled indiscriminately throughout time and place.” Crucible of...
MY DAUGHTERS DESERVE BETTER: GIVING AND GETTING
Yesterday was one of those rare days where my wife, Cathy, and I were able to meet for lunch. When we sat down, she said, “Mike, take a look at this. It’s from the New Era1.” She showed me the above picture which she had on her phone. I could tell...LGBTQ Mormon Crisis
Two Printable handout for bishops and stake presidents that talks empirically about LGBTQ suicides:
The LGBTQ Mormon Crisis: Responding to the Empirical Research on Suicide
Youth Suicide Rates and Mormon Religious Context: An Additional Empirical Analysis
The Barker Brothers’ Projects
These videos were created for Latter-day Saint parents and allies to voice their love for their LGBT brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. They want to give a message of comfort and support to other parents who are navigating the difficult conflicts that can arise in families around this issue.
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