1+ week, 1+ day ago (958+ words) Home " Religion and Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a significant policy change Friday that will allow young women to begin their missionary service one year earlier than previously permitted. The First Presidency revealed that effective immediately, women who choose to serve full-time missions may now begin at age 18 following high school graduation or its equivalent. The minimum age had previously been set at 19 years old. President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson, jointly signed the announcement that appeared Friday morning. The message emphasized both the new opportunity and important distinctions about missionary service expectations. The leadership made clear that while the church asks every worthy and able young man to prepare for and serve a mission as part of his priesthood responsibility, missionary service remains…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago (504+ words) Tiara LaRae Johnson is redefining what it means to merge faith with strategy in the world of branding and leadership. As the CEO and Visionary Architect of TLJ Agency, she leads a team dedicated to helping thought leaders, executives, and purpose-driven brands turn their ideas into legacies. Her firm specializes in brand strategy, messaging, and [] The post Sisters with Superpowers: The visionary power of execution appeared first on Rolling Out. Sisters with Superpowers: The visionary power of execution Tiara LaRae Johnson is redefining what it means to merge faith with strategy in the world of branding and leadership. As the CEO and Visionary Architect of TLJ Agency, she leads a team dedicated to helping thought leaders, executives, and purpose-driven brands turn their ideas into legacies. Her firm specializes in brand strategy, messaging, and market positioning, but at its core, it's…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (439+ words) Home " Religion and Worship The Anglican Communion finds itself at a critical juncture as one of the world's largest Protestant church families confronts the possibility of a major division. Conservative leaders from the Global Anglican Future Conference, known as Gafcon, have declared their intention to establish a separate structure, potentially reshaping the religious landscape for millions of believers worldwide. The roots of this conflict stretch back more than two decades to 2003, when the U.S. Episcopal Church ordained its first openly gay bishop. That watershed moment catalyzed the formation of Gafcon and similar conservative groups within the communion, setting the stage for increasingly heated disagreements between traditional and progressive factions. The decision to restructure came shortly after Mullally's appointment, representing what many observers see as the culmination of long-simmering theological disputes. The conservative coalition has made clear that their concerns extend beyond…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (922+ words) Chanel T. Rowe has built a career that defies easy categorization. The award-winning attorney has worked at the highest levels of corporate America, from the SEC to Johnson & Johnson, before founding her own law firm. But it's her journey as a caregiver that has shaped her most profound insights about leadership and balance. As the author of Finding Balance, a new devotional for caregivers, Rowe brings a unique perspective to the conversation about purpose-driven leadership. Her approach blends legal expertise with spiritual wisdom, offering a roadmap for professionals navigating the complex demands of modern life. Purpose is the opposite of comparison. It's the opposite of watching what everyone else is doing, and truly aligning with who you are, who you were created to be, what God's purpose is for your life. When we are in alignment with ourselves and God's will…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (381+ words) Home " Religion and Worship As Bishop Murphy guided his congregation through an emotional prayer, a man wearing a gray hoodie suddenly charged towards him. The bishop, quick on his feet, managed to dodge the enthusiastic worshipper, who appeared to be overwhelmed by the spirit. The moment was reminiscent of an NFL highlight reel, with Murphy executing a swift maneuver to avoid being grabbed. Security personnel swiftly intervened, taking the man down and escorting him away from the pulpit. Despite the chaos, Bishop Murphy attempted to lighten the mood, jokingly suggesting that the man wanted a hug. His response aimed to calm the congregation, who were understandably startled by the sudden turn of events. In the aftermath, it was revealed that the man who rushed the pulpit had recently lost his mother and was believed to be struggling emotionally, possibly influenced…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (527+ words) In this conversation with Rolling Out, Kem speaks candidly about the role of music in his healing, the spiritual practices that keep him grounded, and the lessons that emerged from grief and struggle. What follows is an intimate look at the relationship between art and wellness, guided by a man who has learned to live intentionally " one note, one prayer, one day at a time. How has music served as a healing force in your life? I strayed away from healthy ways of coping with alcohol and drugs as a younger man, but music always filled that space. Alcohol and drugs trick you into believing that is the safe place, but music was always that place for me. It was medicine for the soul. My well-being is deeply tied to music. What has helped you overcome the low moments in…...