Making Prayers Meaningful

When I first joined the church, I was accustomed to reciting my prayers, perhaps with a few “please blesses” tacked on for good measure. Now the missionaries wanted me to offer a very personal prayer, a conversation between God and me. I found this challenging to do...

Mormons on YouTube

In the next few days, I hope to share with you several videos about Mormons and the Mormon Church (formally known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) posted online. The videos that will be featured on this blog are produced by members of the Church....

Joseph of Arimathea

According to my genealogy I am descended of Joseph of Arimathaea. Yes, he is the man, the Sadducee, who begged Pontius Pilate for the body of the Savior and laid Him to rest in the tomb he’d prepared for himself. Was Joseph a follower of Jesus Christ? Certainly....

Witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

There are those who say Jesus Christ survived the cross, therefore was not resurrected on the morning of the third day. They are wrong. This line of thought actually denigrates and denounces one of the greatest and most wonderful sacrifices in the history of all of...

Personal Reflections on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

There is much which comes to mind as I ponder the roles of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in my life. If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, referred to as the Mormons, you might have some confusion as to the difference between...

February’s Treasures

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest...

Every member a missionary

Cumpliendo una misión de tiempo completo es un honor y un privilegio que bendiga tu vida cien veces. Hace poco me encontré con algunas citas del presidente Kimball que pensé que valía la pena compartir aquí. Ellos ofrecen la perspectiva de gran alcance en que ha sido...

Chase!

If you attended Seminary or have a child who has, then the simple command to "Chase!" probably conjures up all kinds of fun memories. Raising the bar for missionaries also means raising it for families. LDS families should be the greatest scriptorians! Knowing where...

Out of Small Things

Sometimes we may feel that we make little difference in the world as we go through our normal daily lives and schedules. Sometimes we’re knee deep in diaper duty (or should I say doodee?)that we wonder how we can possibly build the kingdom of God here on earth....

Facing Trials with a Disciple’s Heart

I recently ran across a statement in a fictional book that struck a chord with me. It was discussing the conflict around making difficult decisions and facing problems in life. “There’s a test for every man and woman. They’re all different, but they all require your...

The Author Of Our Faith

A few years ago I was watching a webcast of a panel discussion. The moderator and one-half of the participants were experts in a certain field, plus there was a cabinet-level government official as the keynote speaker. The other half of the panel, however, included...

The “Why?” Of Joseph Smith

“The present is an age of progress, of change, of rapid advance, and of wonderful revolutions.” “The very foundations of society—social, political, commercial, moral and religious—seem to be shaken as with a mighty earthquake, from center to circumference. All things...

The Hand of the Lord

This was the hand that guided Moses, that strengthened Joshua—the hand promised to Jacob when the Lord declared: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: … I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isa. 41:10.) This...

Overcoming Family Challenges

“Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.”—The Family: A Proclamation to the World God planned family as the best...

Articles of Faith Series, Part 2

Articles of Faith Series, Part 2

Los Artículos de Fe son declaraciones trece de las creencias básicas de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (conocida como los mormones). Fueron escritos como parte de un documento llamado la Carta de Wentworth, que José Smith escribió en 1842 a...

Articles of Faith Series, Part 1

The Articles of Faith are thirteen statements of basic belief for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (referred to as the Mormons). They were written as a part of a document called the Wentworth Letter, which Joseph Smith wrote in 1842 to John Wentworth of...

Teens: Music and Dancing

Teens: Music and Dancing

“For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (D&C 25:12). Music has always been one of my greatest passions. Whether it was playing in the school...

Happy Marriages = Happy Society

Happy Marriages = Happy Society

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or Mormon Church) defined the family in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” in 1995 (Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102.) The proclamation was inspired in part by the passionate controversy that has...

Happiness in Three Simple Steps

Picture this: You’re driving down the road and you see a large station wagon on the road in front of you. Through the windows of the car you can clearly see the turmoil going on inside. The wagon is loaded with people. Bare feet dangle outside the rear window while...

Loving Your Teens: the Power of Giving Gifts

One Christmas my mother pulled me aside, holding a small package in her hand. I was surprised, as we’d opened all our gifts and were busying enjoying them. “Many years ago,” she started, “we were with my grandparents for Christmas. My grandmother gave me this ring. It...

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