by Candace | Jun 3, 2008 | Mormons
This Sunday, June 8th, commemorates the 30 year anniversary of the proclamation granting the full blessings of the priesthood to all worthy male members. That day was a time of great rejoicing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as...
by Alison P | Jun 3, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Let’s look, for a moment, at one well-known scripture about conversion. “But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). Do you recall when the Savior spoke these words? It was at the last...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 3, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Shortly before Lehi’s death, he told his sons: Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall...
by Julia G | Jun 2, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
I have come to the realization that I am not as young as I used to be. Now this is not a bad thing, far from it. I have grown in knowledge, experience and maturity over the years (I hope). I have earned every one of my 25½ years and wouldn’t trade in a single...
by Julia G | Jun 2, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Last week, in my Singles ward, our Sacrament talks were given by two of our Stake High Counselors. One of the talks was on the power of prayer. During his talk he quoted part of hymn #142 “Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 30, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
When God commanded Nephi to make plates on which to record the records of the people and the church, Nephi explained that he wrote only that which he considered sacred. However, he noted that many had little respect for that which is sacred. For the things which some...
