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Church Should Feel Like Home

July 12, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
The other day, I drove past a local church, and their sign made me hit the brakes: “Church Should Feel Like Home.” At first, I found myself nodding and thinking, “Yes, absolutely.” Then my very LDS reflex kicked in, and I thought, “Okay, but—home should feel like church.” That’s when it hit me: both are right. When the church feels […]
Remembering is a Verb
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Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer… that ye must build your foundation” (Helaman 5:12). In the scriptures, remember is rarely passive. It’s not “think a nice thought.” It’s a word that demands movement—build, watch, ponder, counsel, act. That’s because the gospel isn’t abstract. It’s meant to show up in real decisions, […]
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Pitching Our Tents: Why “Tents” Matter So Much in the Book of Mormon

June 21, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Tents show up all over the Book of Mormon, and not just because ancient people liked camping. In the record, tents quietly become a symbol of what discipleship often feels like: traveling, gathering, worshipping, enduring, and waiting on the Lord—without always having a settled, permanent “home” yet. Tents, Tents and More Tents Camp life appears throughout the Book of Mormon, […]
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Mosiah 18 and Ground Hog Day: Teaching A Gospel Lesson

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
At first glance, Mosiah 18 and the 1993 movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray seem to have nothing in common. One is about making covenants at the Waters of Mormon, and the other is a comedy about a man who keeps reliving the same day. But both actually teach valuable gospel lessons about repentance, becoming a new person, and learning […]
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Christlike Love Is Key To Ministering

May 30, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
I used to think about the priesthood mostly in terms of doing: performing ordinances, fulfilling assignments, and making sure the ward ran smoothly. And I still believe this strongly—ordinances and priesthood blessings are sacred, essential, and established by the Lord. But over time, I’ve realized there’s a real risk for me: I can start treating priesthood service like administration without […]