by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness, Finding Truth
When Jesus Christ went into the Garden of Gethsemane, He embarked on one of the most powerful experiences in human history. As He took on our sins, He suffered extraordinary pain. It was an experience that was essential for our own salvation but also one essential for...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 26, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Finding Happiness
Are Mormons allowed to have fun? Of course we are–but our concept of fun might take a little getting used to. When I first became a Mormon, someone asked what I did for fun, since I didn’t drink, smoke, use drugs, or participate in a number of other activities...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 15, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness, Finding Truth
Have you ever seen a mustard seed? It is extremely tiny, but Jesus taught us that if we have even faith the size of a mustard seed we can do miracles. When Jesus was asked why He had been able to cast out devils from a child when His disciples had not, He answered,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 13, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior
In 1 Corinthians 12:10, we learn that one spiritual gift God gives to some people is the gift of prophecy. A spiritual gift is given to people in order to do God’s work and to bless others, and must not be used for personal gain. The gift comes through the Holy Ghost...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 4, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In a previous article, we learned that God gives each of us at least one spiritual gift, to be used in doing God’s work and building the kingdom. They aren’t used for entertainment or personal non-spiritual gain. One gift God sometimes gives is the gift of tongues....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 29, 2009 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Have you ever played the children’s game of telephone? In this game, children line up. The child at the start of the line whispers something to the person next to him. That person whispers what he heard—or thought he heard—to the next person. The game continues until...
