by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 23, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
When you joined the church, especially if your entire family joined, you probably became very busy. There were so many new things to add to your new life, and you still kept many of the activities and traditions of your old life as well. How do you fit it all in? You...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 21, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
In the April 2008 General Conference, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles told the following story: Some years ago I met with a tribal king in Africa. When he realized that he was being taught by an Apostle of the Lord, he was deeply moved. He...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 15, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
Many new converts have Primary-aged children and a few children even join the church on their own during the Primary years. These children present a special challenge and extraordinary opportunities for the teachers and leaders. Some of the children, especially those...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 14, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
As you meet with the missionaries, you will probably be asked to do a variety of reading assignments. If you’re unable to read, or to read well enough, these may make you feel uncomfortable. If you are using a screen reader to read this article because of literacy...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 14, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
Life is scary. Most of us like to know what lies ahead and what choices we should make. We like to know the results of those choices. The truth is, however, that most of the time, we don’t know any of this. We walk through life seeing what is immediately around us,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 11, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
The first article of faith is the center of all other believes. It says, “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” You’ve learned something about this topic during your lessons with the missionaries. Most Christian...
