by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
“It’s my life and I can do what I want with it.” That’s a popular refrain among teenagers outside the church. As a new member of the church, you may already be aware that there is more to this story than that. We have always had agency. The right to choose for...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions
As a new teen convert, you will want to pay close attention to the teachings found in For the Strength of Youth. This pamphlet, written for teenagers, helps LDS youth learn to live the life of a Latter-day Saint. One of the teachings that may be new to you as a...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
I was raised in the very feminist 1960s and 1970s. Joining the church as a teenager caused me to spend a great deal of time rethinking the meaning of womanhood. My mother was a very traditional woman, but had raised me to be a “feminist,” thinking it would better help...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
Worshipping God is more than just going to church every Sunday. As you begin to build your new LDS life, you’ll want to begin to put more time into your life for true worship. Attending church is certainly part of the worship process. However, it requires more than...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
Have you, since beginning to learn about the church, visited a long-time member and stared in awe at her food storage? Does it seem impossible to you that you could reach that level of readiness? You needn’t build your entire food storage in a few days. You can...
