by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 7, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
The solemn assembly you saw Saturday as you watched conference is likely to have been the first you’ve seen. “We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in...
by Candace | Apr 6, 2008 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Frequently Asked Questions
Gordon B. Hinckley, the 15th called prophet of these modern times, wrote a poem several years ago that I just heard for the first time today. The words are so heartfelt, and because I’ve felt death so recently, it hit me particularly hard. What is this thing...
by Candace | Apr 6, 2008 | Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Jesus Christ said, Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me. (3 Nephi 27:13) Paraphrasing that scripture, I heard a general authority of...
by Moira T | Apr 5, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
Yesterday, March 17th, marked the 166th birthday of the Relief Society – the Women’s organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (informally known as the Mormon Church). Some Relief Society units like this one in Cape Girardeau,...
by Moira T | Apr 5, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
I know something about living in a part-member family. Actually, I know a lot about it! If you’ve been a reader of this blog for some time, then you know that my husband is a convert. He didn’t become an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
