Women Witnesses of The Book Of Mormon
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon Church, claim that The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ was translated from gold plates. To substantiate this claim, they usually cite Joseph Smith’s own...
The Light of Christ
Before you were born, Heavenly Father gave you many gifts. One such gift is the light of Christ. When you’re baptized, you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost to be with you at all times when you’re living the gospel, but the light of Christ was with you long before...
A Focused Perspective on the Temple
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe in the eternal nature of the soul and the importance of the temple to provide eternal connections with Heavenly Father. We believe in the unchanging nature of God that provides all the same...
The Path of a Disciple
This past week I have been out of the country touring areas of South America and the Caribbean. During this time I was privileged to meet a wonderful example of discipleship. He was named for a great Book of Mormon prophet, Helaman, and he works as a tour guide at the...
In the Hour of My Need
In the last little bit I have found myself flying a lot more than I am comfortable with. Flying didn’t bother me for a long time, but then a few years ago I had a bad experience. On a long flight across the country, I was faced with an exaggerated amount of air...
Sting of Death Swallowed Up in Christ
I once knew a woman in a nursing home who, though strong in her Christian beliefs, dreaded death because she questioned what kind of reception a person as flawed as herself could expect. As her friend, I wanted to reassure her that she need not be afraid. My assurance...
Lorenzo Snow: The Holy Ghost
Baptism is something that is common to many Christian factions across the globe. Many favor the "sprinkling" method, while other Christians, like Mormons, use the "immersion" method as was the baptism of Jesus Christ. Baptism by immersion in water by one having...
Seek Ye Out
And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith; And do thou grant, Holy Father, that all those who shall worship in this house may...
Emma Smith: Wife, Mother, Helpmeet – Part 2
Emma Smith: Wife, Mother, Helpmeet – Part 1 Joseph Smith and Emma Hale met while Joseph was rooming with his employer, who was an acquaintance of Emma’s parents. During the two years Joseph lived there, he asked for Emma’s hand in marriage more than once before they...
Understanding Seasons in Gospel Living
When my first child was a newborn, I decided it was time to become the perfect Mormon. I’d been a member of the church for six years now and felt I ought to be doing everything. While trying to care for an infant who had to be fed every hour around the clock, and...
Why The King James Version?
C. S. Lewis, in a letter to T. S. Eliot, made this observation: “Odd, the way the less the Bible is read the more it is translated! (The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis 3:1346) Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Strengthen the Family … While there is Time
My heart sank as I read the news today about the plight of a homeschooling family in California. They were homeschooling because they did not want their children being taught immoral lifestyles in a public school setting. But because of political activism, their...
The Bible: A Personal Hall Of Fame
Thomas S. Monson, the sixteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the Mormon Church, counseled members to read good books. He said: May our homes be a library of learning. An essential part of our learning library will...
More Mormon Christmas Events
Ann Arbor, Michigan: The annual crèche exhibit of local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as “Mormons“) will be held November 30 through December 3. This year the exhibit will feature more than 1000 nativity scenes from...
Joseph Smith And General Conference
Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the Mormon Church, established the pattern for regular, general conferences of the whole church. The idea was not his, but it was a commandment from God....
Now Is the Time
Time, the basic commodity of life, is the avenue from which all activities of life are created. Time is one of those things shared by all mortals, it affect us constantly. Because we are eternal beings, time is not our natural vastness. It is part of the brief and...
Where Is Safety?
With all the turmoil in the world today, a parent might well ask, “Where is safety for my children? For my family? For me?” Our generation can now obtain news at any hour of the day (it used to be just the “evening news” that people would check). And most news that...
Conversion Story of Lindal Champion
I just love hearing other people's conversion stories. Here is a sweet one that was written shortly before President Hinckley's death. It was shared with me by Linda Champion: My conversion story starts about 4 years ago. My daughter, Sister Crystal Champion, was...
Being A Missionary To Members
Usually when we think of missionary work we think of sharing the gospel with non-members, but reminding less active members of important covenants and blessings is also a part of missionary work. Great sensitivity and care should be taken, all in the spirit of...
The Eight Witnesses Of The Book Of Mormon
In studying the history of Joseph Smith and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, referred to as the Mormons, we emphasize Joseph Smith’s own testimony of the Book of Mormon, that book of additional scripture that is another testament of Jesus Christ....
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