by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 27, 2008 | Mormons
The Internet makes it easier than ever to learn about Mormons and the Mormons are working hard to give you many different ways to learn about them. There are a variety of official sources to explore, but there are even more unofficial sources. First, let’s talk about...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 20, 2008 | Home and Family
Sometimes people are bored by genealogy because it’s just a list of names, dates, and places. You’ll find it far more interesting if you Following are some fun ways to bring them to life. 1. What do the dates tell you about their trials? For instance, one of my...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 14, 2008 | Home and Family
There is an old saying that the family that prays together stays together. Prayer certainly has great power to bring families closer together and it also has the power to teach children many great and important truths. Imagine for a moment that a child who is kneeling...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 14, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Mormons don’t baptize children until they are eight years old. This is the age of accountability, when children are considered old enough to know right from wrong and to be able to make choices for themselves. While they are, of course, still subject to parental...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 10, 2008 | Mormons
At the most recent General Conference (a semi-annual meeting of the Mormons that is broadcast world-wide), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) announced plans for five new temples. Temples are a special type of church building. They aren’t used...