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No One Sits Alone

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In his October 2025 General Conference address, Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught that living the gospel of Jesus Christ means creating space for everyone in His restored Church. “The spirit of ‘room in the inn,’” he said, “includes ‘no one sits alone.’”

Critics sometimes claim that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t truly inclusive—that its members are friendly only within familiar circles or cultural comfort zones. From the outside, this can look like cliquishness or indifference, especially when visitors or those who feel different are unintentionally overlooked. [Read more…] about No One Sits Alone

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Choosing Faith Through Failure: God’s Timetable for Zion

by Autumn Dickson

Because of an extermination order, the Saints were driven out of Missouri and into Nauvoo. In Doctrine and Covenants 124, the Lord excuses His people from building the temple in Missouri after they had been driven out. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124–128 – Mike Parker

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Establishment of Nauvoo; Baptism for the Dead & the Endowment

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Classic FAIR – Why Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? – Brian Hales, 2010

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“Controversies in Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: New Evidences and New Observations Indicate Fawn Brodie Should Have Done More Research” by Brian C. Hales at the 2010 FAIR Conference

Why did Joseph Smith practice plural marriage? There are three different places we could go for answers. [Read more…] about Classic FAIR – Why Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? – Brian Hales, 2010

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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An Unchanging God, Individualized Grace

by Autumn Dickson

In August of 1840, Joseph Smith delivered a sermon that introduced the concept of baptisms for the dead. People rejoiced and began being baptized for their kindred dead shortly thereafter. The Mississippi River was often the choice of setting for these sacred ordinances.

In January of 1841, Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 124 along with this instruction. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Recognizing the Worth of Every Soul

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In his October 2025 General Conference address, Elder Peter M. Johnson taught that the greatest preparation for Christ’s return is to make our discipleship our highest priority. We do this by ministering “to the one” with compassion, kindness, patience, and love without judgment.

But who is the one? Sometimes it’s the stranger who feels invisible, like the Samaritan woman at the well. Sometimes it’s a family member carrying private wounds. And sometimes the one is us, in moments when we feel marginalized, unseen, or judged. [Read more…] about Recognizing the Worth of Every Soul

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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There is Love in the Lack that God Gives

by Autumn Dickson

In my last message, I shared some of the words of Joseph Smith when he spoke to the Lord. Those words have been canonized as part of Section 121. For this message, I want to share something similar from the same time period though it’s not canonized. Like the prayer of Joseph Smith, I hope that these words can become our words. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Mike Parker

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The “Mormon War” of 1838; Joseph Smith’s letter from Liberty Jail

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Three Truths to Transform Your Prayers

by Autumn Dickson

Context.

Joseph stayed in a frigid prison with some of his companions for four months. It was one of the coldest winters on record in Missouri. They didn’t have sufficient clothing to keep them warm; the food was scarce and rotten. On at least four occasions, the food was poisoned. They couldn’t stand up straight because the prison was too short. There was no trial because of insufficient evidence, and witnesses were intimidated from testifying on behalf of Joseph and his companions. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

When the Gospel “Doesn’t Work”

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In his October 2025 General Conference address, Proved and Strengthened in Christ, President Henry B. Eyring taught that times of trial and discouragement are not signs of God’s abandonment but evidence of His love. The Lord “proves” His children, not by granting ease or worldly success, but by refining them into disciples who can bear the weight of eternal life. [Read more…] about When the Gospel “Doesn’t Work”