Why do we use first initials for LDS leaders who otherwise use their middle names? M. Russell, L. Tom, D. Todd, L. Whitney — we all know who these people are. What is the reason for continued usage of first initials, rather than simply saying...

All photos courtesy of Ben Munson It’s a small object, not a simple one: a Peruvian nativity carving, fashioned inside a gourd from intricate wood figures painted in bright colors. It was on display at the creche festival last weekend; I lingered over...

Here’s an image from ‘The Roof’ restaurant in the Joseph Smith Building. It’s a family tradition to eat there for special occasions, this one being my mission call. I always love the view. Submitted by M. Dean Egan — This photograph is part of our...

This is a picture I took of my eldest son and daughter, waiting outside the Salt Lake Temple after my niece’s wedding. As it was a Friday in June, there were many people waiting outside for wedding pictures. My children, while not exactly reverent...

Times & Seasons is excited to welcome Eric Huntsman as a guest blogger. Eric is an Associate Professor in Ancient Scripture at BYU. He earned a PhD in Ancient History and Classics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Mormon...