by Julia G | Feb 9, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Where many in the world have the power and authority to marry a couple in the eyes of the law, and even the eyes of God, till death do them part, there are only a few who have the power and authority to marry a couple for time and all eternity. Likewise, where the...
by Wendi P | Feb 6, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Even prior to Christ’s resurrection, his followers understood that there would be a resurrection day for them as well. In John 11:23-24 Martha affirms her belief that her dead brother, Lazarus, would live again in some future day: Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother...
by kendalbhunter | Feb 6, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
I voted today. Who I voted for does not matter. What does matter, however, is that I informed myself about the candidates, took time out of my life, waited in line, slid the card in, touched the screen, and voted. Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Mormon...
by Julia G | Feb 1, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
A few days ago, Gordon B. Hinckley, President and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died. I was sitting with some close friends when I got the phone call, informing me of his death. When I related to my friends what had just occurred silence...
by Alison P | Jan 31, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Picture yourself on a vacation in the mountains. Even as you unpack your bags, the trees and the path seem to be calling: beckoning you to come and enjoy their beauty. A journey is begun which takes you deep into the forest until time and the trail escape you. Until...
by Katie P | Jan 30, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
In an earlier post I explained that the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles becomes the highest body of leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as “the Mormons”) upon the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley and the subsequent...