by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
The scriptures of the restoration offer new insights into the history of Adam and Eve. Many have held them accountable for all the suffering in the world, due to a single decision made in the Garden of Eden. In reality, we learn that we owe them our very existence. 22...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Finding Happiness
We are here on earth because God chose for us to be here and because we agreed to come here on His terms. We’re here because Adam and Eve made the unselfish choice to leave the garden of Eden and start a family. We’re even here because Noah was willing to build an...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
God planned our lives on earth to be filled with choices. While there are always going to be some things beyond our control, the things of eternal significance are always ours to choose or to reject. The world might have some control over our bodies, our actions, and...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
There was a time when we could hear God the Father’s teachings at His knee. We lived in His presence and had regular opportunities to receive training, counsel, and comfort directly from Him. Then we agreed, at His request, to come here to earth to live for a time....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 7, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
20 And the Gentiles are lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and have stumbled, because of the greatness of their stumbling block, that they have built up many churches; nevertheless, they put down the power and miracles of God, and preach up unto themselves their...