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Sabbath Devotional: Around an Open Table
I am sure I have shared this quote or one similar to it before, but it has been on my mind again so I thought it would be worth sharing...
6 days ago


Sabbath Devotional: New Futures of Hope Through the Infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ
Recently, in my personal life, I have experienced heartbreak on behalf of a child. Outside circumstances, the actions of others, and a...
Aug 30


Sabbath Devotional: Election Night, a Foam Cannon, and the Miracle of Cana
I was recently reminded of election night. I didn't cry, but I felt like it. For the first time in my life as a voter, every single human...
Aug 23


Sabbath Devotional: Personal Integrity
Over the years, I have thought often about Frederick Douglass’ description of the injury done to the souls of his oppressors. Speaking of...
Aug 17


Sabbath Devotional: Migraines, Grief, Family Separations, Self Care, and Peacemaking
(Note: I originally wrote this six years ago and was grateful to my younger self for her words when I found them again recently). I first...
Aug 10


Sabbath Devotional: No Manner of -ites
Several women have communicated with me about how they struggle to worship with fellow Saints on opposite sides of the political...
Aug 2


Sabbath Devotional: The Meek Shall Inherit
A woman I respect was recently interviewed by a journalist I also respect about the insufficiency of peacemaking as an approach to the...
Jul 27


Sabbath Devotional: Love in Closer
Today, I want to share some stories that have prompted me to reflect on what it looks like to love and move in closer—inspired by the...
Jul 19


Sabbath Devotional: Unto the Least of These
I was revisiting Isaiah 6 Â this week after seeing a verse of this scripture being used in a very spiritually manipulative and divisive...
Jul 13


Sabbath Devotional: God Bless America — My Prayer
As I contemplated how to write a devotional that encompasses both the celebration of independence and the context of our current events,...
Jul 5


Sabbath Devotional: Plenteous Redemption
Earlier this week during an offboarding conversation with an intern, I was asked a question about what strategies or perspectives help me...
Jun 29


Eye Single to God
Do you find it hard to concentrate these days? My pixelated attention is drawn in so many directions — I struggle to immerse myself in a...
Jun 14


Proclaim Peace Episode 34 // The Book of Mormon as a Handbook for Peace: Insights and Miracles
In the final episode of Season 1 of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon and the principles of the gospel that promote peacebuilding. Join them as they celebrate their journey and the pursuit of becoming better peacemakers.
Jun 3


Proclaim Peace Episode 33 // Faith, Hope, and Love: The Core Principles of Effective Peacemaking with Scott Rasmussen
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Scott Rasmussen from Interfaith America to reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon as they approach the series' conclusion. Join them as they discuss the impact of this journey on their views of peace and how to have hope within the hardest circumstances.
Apr 30


Proclaim Peace Episode 32 // From the CIA to the Classroom: How Experience Shapes Perspectives on Peace with Jeannie Johnson
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Dr. Jeannie Johnson, a professor of political science. This episode encourages listeners to rethink their definitions of peace and engage in meaningful discussions about how to foster it in various contexts.
Apr 15
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