Teens: 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon Lost
116 Pages of The Book of Mormon Lost Back when Joseph Smith, the man who restored Christ's Church, first started translating the Book of Mormon, his good friend, Martin Harris, began nudging him to take the first 116 pages to show his wife and a few close friends....
Joseph Smith: Steadfast and Steady
In reflecting how many would come and go in the kingdom of God, Joseph would often say, “Brethren I have not apostatized yet, and don’t feel like doing so.” He called on the Lord, night and day, so that he could remain steadfast in his calling as the prophet of the...
Who is Heavenly Father?
What do Mormons believe about the Godhead? The Mormon understanding of the godhead is different from the rest of Christianity. Our first Article of Faith, or statement of basic beliefs, reads: We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in...
Jesus Christ: The Greatest of Us All
What can I say about Jesus Christ, the Greatest of us All that has not already been said. From “The Living Christ” signed and dated by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles we learn of our Savior: He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the...
A visit with Author Liz Adair
Today, I’m delighted to sit down with author, Liz Adair and discuss her thoughts on writing and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Liz was born in the Southwest sixty-six years ago but has lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last thirty-four years. She has seven children...
The Self-Governing Child
It is every parent’s dream to have a child that self-governs – one who makes good and Is it just a dream or can it become a reality? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (known as the Mormons) believe it can. Parents in the Church are counseled...
Children in Church
A friend of another faith attended a Sunday service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (known as the Mormons). She was surprised to see (and hear) so many children of all ages in attendance. At her church services, small children were tended in a...
What Reading Enos Can Teach About Scripture Study
The Book of Enos, found in the Book of Mormon, is very brief—only 27 verses contained in one chapter. I was once challenged to read it every day for a full month. It seemed an odd challenge to me. How much could I learn from a mere 27 verses, so short it’s often...
Parent and Leaders – a Scriptural Focus on Guiding Teens
As we traveled in the car one day my 7 year old son asked me, “Mom, are there any guys who used to be bad guys, but then wanted to be good guys, and then became prophets?” Not exactly your average, everyday question. I frantically searched my brain and came up with...
The Great Plan of Happiness
Have you ever asked why? Of course you have. All of us ask why from time to time. We wonder why someone we love must suffer, why calamities effect so many, taking their living, their health, even at times, their lives. I’ve heard many people say that if God truly...
Technology Isn’t Bad
I heard someone say the other day that the internet and other types of technology were bad. I was startled by that sentiment. Yes, Satan and his followers have hijacked television, movies, music, the internet and all forms of media. But first and foremost, inspiration...
The Foundation of Correct Decisions
Since Increasingly more people are finding that making wise decisions is becoming more and more difficult because of the ultra-interconnected world in which we live. Constantly forced into our consciousness is an incessant barrage of counsel, advice, and promotions....
The Pursuit of Happiness
Is there anything that you want more than to be happy? You might list several things that you feel you need to make your life complete, but probably the overarching desire, the thing you want most of all, is just to be happy. This has been mans’ goal since the...
Service Begins at Home
One of the best ways to forget about your own problems is to focus on the problems of others. When you serve other people, you soon feel the weight of your own burdens lifted and you realize, almost despite yourself, that you are happy. But for many of us, it’s hard...
Control Your Thoughts
I ran across a beautiful article the other day by a modern day apostle, Boyd K. Packer entitled The Spirit of Revelation. Though directed to the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his words offer encouragement for each of us about the importance...
Have I Done Any Good In the World Today?
I’ve been thinking today, of a favorite hymn. I like it partly because of its upbeat melody, and partly because of its message. This song provides an interesting way to look at a disciple’s role in service and helping our fellow man. I appreciate its straightforward...
The Book of Mormon and the Art of Translation
If you’ve been reading the Book of Mormon along with me, you’ve reached the end of the Book of Jacob. You may have been startled by the last word in the chapter. And I, Jacob, saw that I must soon go down to my grave; wherefore, I said unto my son Enos: Take these...
Lori Conger Speaks Out About the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Children’s author, Lori Conger, agreed to share with us her thoughts and testimony: I am an author, a teacher, and most importantly, a mother of four. I have been blessed in my life to be able to do many things I love, like writing (my children’s picture book My...
The Story of Sherem
The Nephites were a group of people who left Jerusalem in 600 BC. Most were members of the family of Lehi, and the family of a friend whose children married into Lehi’s family. After Lehi died, the people, now settled in the Americas, split into two opposing groups,...
A Visit with Author Tristi Pinkston
I had the opportunity to sit down with author, Tristi Pinkston, and ask her about the Gospel and her feelings on the matter. What followed was a beautiful interview with a little about Tristi’s ancestors, her thoughts and feelings on the Gospel and her testimony....
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