by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Aug 30, 2018 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
When the teenaged Nephi, the first Book of Mormon writer whose work we still have, received his first vision, it was in response to his desire to gain a testimony of the vision his father had just seen. While pondering and praying, an angel came to instruct him....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Aug 27, 2018 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Sometimes, when a caring person looks around and sees how much need there is in the world, he can become discouraged. It might seem like it’s hardly worth helping, when your help would barely even touch the hardship the world is facing. A person who can afford to give...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 19, 2018 | Mormon Scriptures
This post was originally published in 2008. Minor revisions have been made. Satan’s sole purpose in his life is to make everyone as miserable as he is, and the best way to do this is to battle truth. If he can turn people away from God, the Savior, and the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 6, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Jacob, the third prophet of the Book of Mormon, warned his people of the sin of pride. Today, we tend to praise pride as a value, but never does the Book of Mormon speak of pride as a virtue. God just doesn’t see pride the way we do today. Jacob warned: 13 And...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 14, 2018 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
This article was originally published with LDS Blogs in 2008 by our beloved, and since departed, former editor, Terrie Lynn Bittner. We are still being blessed by your light and testimony, Terrie, and we are forever grateful for you. There are many people who...
