by Katie P | Dec 14, 2007 | Mormons
Mormons have long been known to have fewer incidents of heart disease than the general public. One reason commonly attributed to this is their keeping of a law called “The Word of Wisdom.” Received by the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1833, it prescribes a code for healthy...
by Katie P | Dec 1, 2007 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
The Savior warned us of how difficult pride can be to root out in ourselves in his Sermon on the Mount. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me...
by Katie P | Dec 1, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story about an ongoing debate by churchgoers in general about tithing. The traditional definition of tithing is the practice of giving ten percent of your income to your church. But some folks are questioning this practice. One...
by Katie P | Nov 30, 2007 | Mormons
High school senior Jerry Bruner excels at football. He’s been a running back at his Vancouver high school this year, but his commitment to excellence doesn’t take place only on the football field. Qualities such as honesty, virtuous living, and respect for...
by Katie P | Nov 30, 2007 | Home and Family
The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult trials we may endure in this life. Not only is the separation difficult, but the uncertainty of what has happened to the one who has died adds even more pain to the situation. The Daily News of KwaZulu-Natal in...
