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April 21, 2026
Official symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christus logo used in Church trademark lawsuit and Church branding identity

Protecting the Symbols of Christ’s Church: How a Trademark Lawsuit Aligns with Prophetic Guidance

It may seem contradictory for the Church to discourage the nickname “Mormon” to refer to the name of the Church while simultaneously defending the word “Mormon” in court. But legally and doctrinally, these two actions serve the same purpose: protecting the identity of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Breaking News

“What Is Required to See the Face of God?”—Come Follow Me Podcast: Exodus 19-20, 24, 31-34

At Sinai, we see how eager the Lord is for His children to see His face, but though they pledge allegiance, they are afraid to make that journey. Guest Kerry Muhlestein joins the discussion.

father guiding son outdoors showing effective parenting principles and compassionate parenting

Some Examples of Godly Parenting

Parenting is a significant and soul-stretching challenge. God has a purpose within those challenges. He wants us as parents to be changed, refined, and enlarged even as we strive to grow our children.

Jeff Teichert looking upward with hope representing healing through Christ and the atonement of Jesus Christ after grief and loss

Hope Does Not Die Here: Being Bathed in the Atonement of Christ

Sometimes we are bathed in deep waters that threaten our peace. And yet our Heavenly Father’s promise to be with us and sanctify our suffering is unbroken. As I look back on my life thus far, the moments of deepest distress are the times when I have seen miracles and come to know of God’s love for me.



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Currents: Tabernacle Choir Launches Broadcast into Africa; New Names for Young Women Age Groups; Secret Life of Mormon Husband

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Currents: Church Trademark Lawsuit; Missionary Hero in Samoa; Ben Sasse on Dying and More

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Eggshell Relationships: Walking Gently, Standing Firm

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Becoming Brigham, Episode 13 — In spite of differences, what did Brigham Young and Emma Smith have in common deep in their souls?

Church Report First Presidency announcements Church leadership assignments Latter-day Saints news

Hastening Now: A Weekly Church Report

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Unraveling One Reason for Inactivity

Moses the Deliverer

Ralph Waldo Emerson preaching at Harvard about revelation and faith, symbolizing Restoration and the belief that God speaks today through the Holy Ghost

The Fire on the Altar: Emerson’s Longing and the Restoration’s Reply

Kirtland Temple interior where priesthood keys were restored during the Restoration

A Culmination of the Restoration

QR code on temple-like door symbolizing access to covenants, God’s promises, and priesthood power

Covenants, Columns, and QR Codes: Accessing God’s Promised Blessings

dark forest path symbolizing spiritual vulnerability and departure from doctrine in fringe religious movements

How Susceptible Are You to the Allure of Divergent Doctrine

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Parked on the Covenant Path

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Elijah, the Sealing Powers, and the Kirtland Temple

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The Power of Validation in Latter-day Saint Communities

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Better and Poorer Kinds of Guidance in Parenting

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Holding Your Peace vs. Holding Your Ground on the Quest to Be Peacemakers

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Unprecedented: A New Temple Square Visitors’ Center that Is Unlike Any Other

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The Double Disguise: How Hiding Who You Are and What You Want Is Keeping You Single

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My Mom Cared If She Got Mail

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Currents: Taylor Frankie Paul Leaves Church; Why Religious Runners Are So Fast; An AI Jesus and More

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“Stand Still and See the Salvation of God”—Come, Follow Me for Sunday School, Exodus 14-17 

Becoming Brigham Episode 12 Deep Waters Joseph Smith martyrdom Nauvoo Illinois June 1844 Emma Smith Carthage Jail

Becoming Brigham, Episode 12 — Why did Joseph Smith put Nauvoo under martial law?

Breaking News

“What Is Required to See the Face of God?”—Come Follow Me Podcast: Exodus 19-20, 24, 31-34

At Sinai, we see how eager the Lord is for His children to see His face, but though they pledge allegiance, they are afraid to make that journey. Guest Kerry Muhlestein joins the discussion.

father guiding son outdoors showing effective parenting principles and compassionate parenting

Some Examples of Godly Parenting

Parenting is a significant and soul-stretching challenge. God has a purpose within those challenges. He wants us as parents to be changed, refined, and enlarged even as we strive to grow our children.

Jeff Teichert looking upward with hope representing healing through Christ and the atonement of Jesus Christ after grief and loss

Hope Does Not Die Here: Being Bathed in the Atonement of Christ

Sometimes we are bathed in deep waters that threaten our peace. And yet our Heavenly Father’s promise to be with us and sanctify our suffering is unbroken. As I look back on my life thus far, the moments of deepest distress are the times when I have seen miracles and come to know of God’s love for me.

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