by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 13, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
When Mitt Romney was not chosen to be the president of the United States, many reporters began wondering if he would now be offered the job of President of the Mormons in order to capitalize on his fame. Those who understand how Mormon leadership works realized that...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 5, 2012 | Emergency Preparedness
Deseret News, a newspaper owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are often nicknamed Mormons, reports that Mormons in the eastern United States were prepared for Hurricane Sandy. They made preparations, but preparation is a part of the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 5, 2012 | Emergency Preparedness
The Saturday before Hurricane Sandy struck, I braved the grocery store. I didn’t need storm supplies, but I only have the car once a week and I needed to do my regular shopping. Although I’d expected it to be somewhat busy, even early in the morning, I was surprised...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 24, 2012 | Mormons
Most people who think of Mormon pioneers think of Utah. However, there is another story of Mormon settlers that highlights the Mormon talent for celebrating diversity. Mormons settled San Bernardino, California. One reporter noted that the city had gone downhill ever...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 13, 2012 | Mormons
For decades, the rule has been that young Mormon men could serve voluntary missions at age nineteen and women at age 21. At the October 2012 General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this rule was unexpectedly changed. Now, men can leave...
