by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 28, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
In 2 Nephi 9:34 of the Book of Mormon, we learn that there are fierce penalties for lying. Honesty is essential in helping us to live a Christ-like life. When we’re honest, we keep our relationships in good order and have the peace of mind of knowing we have nothing...
by Julia G | Jun 27, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
During my time serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was sent to an area where many of the saints were struggling. This area hadn’t had missionaries for almost a year before my companion (the missionary I was assigned to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 27, 2008 | Mormons
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes incorrectly called the Mormon Church, is a strong believer in education. It operates a number of church schools and encourages its members to obtain all the education it can. 2 Nephi 9: 29 in the Book of...
by Candace | Jun 26, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
This is a subject I speak about with great reverence and gratitude to our Father in Heaven. Life can be very difficult, even unbearable, at times. There are moments when we are drowning in the darkness and despair and feel as if there is no light, no hope left in the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 25, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Nephi, the second prophet of the Book of Mormon, was forced to take his family and friends further into the wilderness to avoid the wickedness and violence of his older brothers, which increased after their father’s death. One of the first things they did after...
by Candace | Jun 25, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Will we live our lives according to the principles, practices and precepts of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Mormons don’t drink, smoke, do drugs or indulge in promiscuity. At least, Mormons who live their religion. But just what is that religion? Much conjecture,...