Rexburg Temple Open House
My husband, daughter, and I recently attended the Rexburg Idaho Temple Open House, which went on during the month of January. For those of you who may not know, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed the Mormons) builds temples for the performance...
God-given Freedom to Choose
In God’s premortal council, He presented a plan in which men and women could come to earth, gain a physical body, and progress toward eventual exaltation. A Savior would be provided to atone for the sins of mankind. Central to this plan was agency, the ability for men...
Parents: Learning to Love Your Teen
For some parents it may seem like the most difficult thing in the world to do at time: love your teenager. The angelic little boy who used to love giving out hugs and kisses now flinches away from any signs of affection. The precious little girl who would heartily...
The Simple Truths of Self-Esteem
In the past decade, parents have heard much about our childrens' need for high self-esteem. Of course parents want happy and confident kids. What could be better? As concerned parents, we work hard to help our children become assured. We listen to them, praise them...
On Reading (And Writing) Good Books
Saturday, February 9, 2008 was momentous for members of the Mormon Church. First, it was the first time that the church membership in general was invited to attend a worldwide leadership training broadcast. Since the subject was on families, the church felt that all...
Joseph Smith and the Resurrection
As a witness and a revealer of Christ, Joseph Smith had much to say about the Resurrection. For example, when asked about what the fundamental principle of the Mormon Church was, he succinctly wrote: “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the...
Revolutionizing the World Through Friendship
Joseph Smith, the first prophet of the Mormon Church, was confident about his mission. He once said of himself: “I calculate to be one of the instruments of setting up the kingdom of Daniel by the word of the Lord, and I intend to lay a foundation that will...
We Once Were In Heaven
Before coming to earth everyone born on this earth, from Adam and Eve down, lived in heaven with Heavenly Father. While there, Heavenly Father called each of us together in a grand meeting were He explained His great plan of happiness for us. And there was a war in...
We Are To Teach Our Family The Gospel
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....
Fasting with a Purpose
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...
The Great Plan of Happiness
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...
A Prophet, not a Gadfly: Joseph Smith and Socrates
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,...
Baptism: Taking the Name of Jesus Christ
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...
Following The Counsel Of Our Leaders
How often do we listen to our religious leaders, (Bishopric members, Stake Presidencies, General Authorities) and think to ourselves that it was meant for the person sitting next to us, or across from us, or down the row from us, but certainly not us? How often do we...
For Time And All Eternity — The Power Of Temple Sealings
Where many in the world have the power and authority to marry a couple in the eyes of the law, and even the eyes of God, till death do them part, there are only a few who have the power and authority to marry a couple for time and all eternity. Likewise, where the...
Teens: Entertainment and the Media
As teens you are constantly bombarded by the influences of the media. Whether it’s what’s seen in movies and television, in magazines and books, or what you listen to on the radio there are constant chirping voices encouraging you to step away from the values and...
Happiness Comes From Within
God wants you to be happy. Happiness is not a golden ticket won by chance. Happiness is yours for the taking, by making righteous choices and living a good life. Life does not have to be perfect for you to happy, because happiness is not found outside of yourself. You...
Pray Always and Be Happy
As Primary children in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we learn to “choose the right” so that we might live happily. The hymn says: Choose the right when a choice is placed before you. In the right the Holy Spirit guides; And its light is forever...
The Eternal Nature of Men and Women
Even prior to Christ’s resurrection, his followers understood that there would be a resurrection day for them as well. In John 11:23-24 Martha affirms her belief that her dead brother, Lazarus, would live again in some future day: Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother...
I Voted Today: “Obeying, Honoring, And Sustaining the Law”
I voted today. Who I voted for does not matter. What does matter, however, is that I informed myself about the candidates, took time out of my life, waited in line, slid the card in, touched the screen, and voted. Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Mormon...
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