by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 13, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
The Book of Mormon begins with a celebration of good parents. Nephi, who was a teenager when the Book of Mormon begins, but a grown man by the time he began to record his record, wrote, “I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents…” Nephi’s parents were Lehi and...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 12, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
As a new member, people who don’t understand your new religion may ask if you’ve been born again. For some, that means no more than saying you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, which you most certainly have. It’s one of the questions you’re asked when you are...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 10, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
If you’ve mentioned to others you are investigating the church, or have recently joined it, you may have had someone tell you that you are no longer a Christian. This is, of course, completely false. Why, the very name of your church has the Savior’s name in it: The...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 10, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
Are you surprised when your small children—even those who can’t read yet—are asked to bring their scriptures to Primary? Your new religion considers scripture literacy very important, and the best way to help children understand and value the scriptures is to begin...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 8, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
If you’re a man who has recently joined the church, you may be wondering how the teachings of the church will affect your relationships with women, particularly your wife. Everyone is Heavenly Father’s child and He does not love any one child more than any other. God...
