Playing the Ball as It Lies

Playing the Ball as It Lies

As I read the words of Joseph Smith, his personality seems to come right off the page. Easy to like and easy to trust, he is that old family friend I’ve  looked up to, a hero of my youth even. Of this charismatic prophet who wore his heart on his sleeve, John...
Reverse Resurrection

Reverse Resurrection

  Art is exploratory, and begins in a place of not knowing. Like all expression, it is predicated on risk and vulnerability – on partial information, on hope. As often as I write to know, I spend equal time writing to unknow –  to complicate and to...
What We’re Reflecting

What We’re Reflecting

What We’re Reflecting By Heidi Doggett At first I didn’t know what to think of her–this visitor who, when asked what we could do to get inactive members to come to church, stood up to make a long comment on the importance of smiling at everyone. Her...
Know Your Religion, Don’t Show It

Know Your Religion, Don’t Show It

This post breaches a sensitive topic among Latter-day Saints. I will openly discuss the LDS garment, hopefully in a respectful way. This post spawned from a recent, lengthy discussion that I had with my wife. If you choose to continue reading, please do so with an...