by Candace | Oct 30, 2007 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Faith is the evidence of things hoped for but not seen. It only need to be the size of a mustard seed in order to move something as mighty as the Rocky Mountains. It seems to be something that is hard to believe in because it is nothing tangible that can be held,...
by Matt M | Oct 27, 2007 | Mormons
The Latin etymology of the word “mission” denotes an “act of sending.” The definition of the word “missionary” from Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary is: “a person sent on the work of a religious mission.” The idea of “being sent” is key! A “mission” is never something...
by Candace | Oct 27, 2007 | Mormons
Mormons have a number of websites, provided by the Church, which enable us to prepare ourselves for any eventuality. Whether it is the main website which grants us access to all the words of modern prophets and apostles, the scriptures online, information about the...
by Katie P | Oct 27, 2007 | Mormons
First, let’s clarify some terminology. A stake is a group of several local congregations (wards or branches; branches are usually smaller than wards) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stakes are generally assigned by geographic location; for...
by Matt M | Oct 25, 2007 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
The basic beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon beliefs) are summarized in thirteen Articles of Faith. The 11th article states: “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow...
by Katie P | Oct 25, 2007 | Mormons
This isn’t really the type of news I like to blog about. I mean, we’re usually e Osmond passing out on live television doesn’t quite fit. But it’s so prominent in the media right now, I’m choosing to take the leap. So here it goes. During...
