by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 7, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Recently a new teen convert walked over to the foyer outside the bishop’s office. Seeing a number of people waiting for interviews, she said, “The missionaries asked me to start paying tithing now that I’m baptized. But you didn’t pass anything around for me to put it...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 6, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
When I first started receiving priesthood blessings, beginning with those offered in my confirmation, I really didn’t understand them. I thought they were the same as fortune telling. When I was told in an early blessing that I would become a good teacher, I thought...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 6, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Some converts make huge changes in their lives when they join the church. They give up alcohol, tobacco, and various other parts of their lives they now consider inappropriate. Their moral standards have changed dramatically. This can lead to problems with old friends...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 6, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
When I decided to join the church, my only and consider it their job to stop me from making what they thought was a mistake. However, that is just what happened. One of the challenges was that many of them knew all the standard anti-Mormon arguments. I didn’t know...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 3, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Have your parents told you that you may not be baptized until you’re eighteen (or another age they consider old enough to decide?) This is frustrating and upsetting to a teen with a testimony, but your time of waiting can be rewarding and fulfilling. Arguing with your...
