by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 25, 2009 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons, is a lay church, everyone is asked to help with the work to be done. Each willing member is given at least one calling. A calling is often referred to as a ministry in...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 11, 2009 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Young LDS women across the globe are calling for a return to virtue. They understand they will not be perfect every day, as they strive to emulate the Savior, Jesus Christ, but they also have the reassurance of being able to repent of their sins. Repentance is a gift...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 29, 2009 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
In this series of articles on virtue, we’ve been exploring the Young Women’s program for Mormon teenagers. The girls-and in some countries, the boys-participate in a program called Personal Progress, in which they set and achieve goals. Some are chosen for...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 16, 2009 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
The Young Women’s program, for Mormon teenagers, recently added a new value to the list of values the girls strive to integrate into their lives. This is the value of virtue. Today, virtue is in great danger, as teenagers are often taught, even by those in...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 11, 2009 | Finding Truth
Mormonism is in the news quite a lot lately, and often people have questions. Although it’s likely you know a Mormon, you may be unsure of how to start a conversation, or may be worried about starting a conversation that leads to debate or pressure. Mormons love to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 4, 2009 | Finding Truth
There is a beautiful children’s hymn for young Mormons called, “A Child’s Prayer.” The song is written for an adult and child to sing together. In the song, a child asks God if he’s really there, and if he’s really listening to and answering the prayers of children....