by Candace | Mar 3, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
It is interesting what people expect from men of God. Having just seen Evan Almighty, I saw an interesting take on what Hollywood expects of a man God talks to in addition to more realistic reactions over time. Joseph Smith, Jr. also suffered from this: “I was this...
by Candace | Feb 29, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Mormons are encouraged, from birth, to educate themselves as much as possible. Elder Orson F. Whitney, an apostle of the Jesus Christ, said: It suffices me to know, and to testify, that this people are the friends, not the foes, of education; that they are seekers...
by Candace | Feb 27, 2008 | Prophets
President John Taylor, the third called prophet in these modern times was an highly educated man. He was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, referred to as the Mormons, while still living in England. After joining the Church he traveled to...
by Candace | Feb 27, 2008 | Joseph Smith: Mormon Prophet
The Doctrine & Covenants is a fascinating book of revelations given to Joseph Smith, Jr. during his sojourn as Prophet of the Restoration. The very beginning of the Doctrine & Covenants, known as the D&C, says this: The Doctrine and Covenants is a...
by Candace | Feb 27, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Andrew C. Skinner, noted theologian and history, said: A broken heart and a contrite spirit are a perfect likeness or similitude of Jesus’ atoning experience, and He undoubtedly wants us to comprehend the nature of that atoning experience. The word contrite...
