by Amy Grigg Petitionary prayer is such a theological puzzle to me. I have trouble understanding why it should work, why God should need to be asked for things his children clearly need. I...
On Saturday evening, Russell M. Nelson challenged women and girls (but not men and boys) to “fast” from social media for 10 days, with the implication that a fast from social media means turning...
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by April Young-Bennett · Published August 18, 2013 · Last modified January 25, 2017
As a returned missionary, I am well-versed in the true and everlasting religious salesmanship technique: the commitment pattern, which emphasizes the use of “will you” questions to encourage people to commit to religious challenges....
Are you getting ready for Equal in Faith: Women Fast for Gender Justice on August 26? Read the announcement here for ways you can participate: http://www.the-exponent.com/equal-in-faith-interfaith-fast-august-26-2013/ And now, Equal in Faith has announced another prayer...
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by April Young-Bennett · Published July 31, 2013 · Last modified August 2, 2013
Esther found the courage to save her people. But first, she asked them to fast for her. (Esther 4:16) The sons of Mosiah brought whole nations to the knowledge of truth. They taught with...
Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning by Anna Tueller Somerville, Massachusetts Originally Published in Exponent II, Vol. 12, No. 4 (Summer 1986) Fasting had always been a window-cleaner that allowed me, at least for occasional...
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