by Mary M | Feb 10, 2008 | Home and Family
We are not here on earth solely to concentrate on our own desires. We are here to bless and teach others about Heavenly Father gospel. Blessing others must first begin at home. Fathers and mothers have an important responsibility of teaching their children the gospel....
by Wendi P | Feb 10, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Part of our purpose in life is to gain control over our physical bodies. One way in which we can do so is by regular fasting. Let’s be honest: Fasting can be torture. Anyone who has faced the prospect of going 24 hours without food or drink knows how suddenly...
by Ali C | Feb 9, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or the Mormon Church as it is commonly known,) we believe in the Plan of Salvation, or the “the great plan of happiness” as Alma called it in the Book of Mormon (Alma 42:8.) The Plan of Salvation, as...
by kendalbhunter | Feb 9, 2008 | Joseph Smith: Mormon Prophet
Why are Mormons so focused on Joseph Smith, this first prophet of their church? What makes him so different from other great figures in history? One reason—and possibly the main reason—is that Joseph Smith is a revealer of Christ. He taught about the life, mission,...
by Alison P | Feb 9, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the very first covenant, or promise, we make with God is baptism. When we recognize our testimony of Jesus Christ and feel those first stirrings that encourage us to be more like our Savior, we want to cast off...
