by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 8, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
29 He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion. 30 Behold, the Lord hath...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Young Jacob, of the Book of Mormon, had been given a most challenging life. He was born as his family traveled through the wilderness, working their way toward the homeland God had chosen for them. Homelessness was his entire experience growing up, so it wasn’t the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
As Lehi prepared to die, he counseled his sons for the last time. He spoke to Jacob, his fifth son, about salvation. “…And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free. And men are instructed sufficiently that they know good from evil. And the law...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Finding Happiness
Sometimes people wonder why God allows bad things to happen. This is sometimes even used as an excuse for not believing in God. Some people will suggest that if there is a God and He loves us, He will make everything pleasant and happy all the time. This subject will...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Satan? There are many debates on that subject in the world. Some don’t believe he is real. Others believe in him, but can’t figure out where he came from. The Bible tells us God created all living. Did God, then, create Satan? If he didn’t, then why does the...