The Prophet of God: My Lighthouse in Troubled Times
A few days ago, Gordon B. Hinckley, President and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died. I was sitting with some close friends when I got the phone call, informing me of his death. When I related to my friends what had just occurred silence...
Light, Life, and Truth
I do not know if it is an accident of history, or if there was divine intervention involved, but have you noticed that the words “son” and “sun” are homophones? For Christians that involves a fun word play. We believe that Christ is the Son of God and also that He is...
While Your Loved One is Deployed
Your loved one has deployed. Your emotions may run the range from anger to sorrow. It seems as if your world has turned upside down. Don’t feel bad, that is natural. It is normal for you to feel those emotions. This a very difficult time for you and your deployed...
Beloved President Hinckley
Our dear President Hinckley, prophet for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the Mormon church), passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008. President Hinckley’s passing was marked by many people around the world. For example, youth in certain...
Postmortal Existence of Jesus Christ
In my previous blog, “Antemortal Appearances of Jesus Christ,” I shared some exciting Biblical accounts of those who saw the risen Lord after His crucifixion. In this blog, I desire to share additional witnesses, both immediately after the Lord’s resurrection and in...
Antemortal Appearances of Jesus Christ
As Mormons (or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) we believe in Jesus Christ. We worship Him and are grateful for His grace toward us. We know that through no other means can we return to the Father save by Jesus Christ. In the Book of Mormon,...
The Disciple as a Parent
Some say that children should come with little instruction manuals tied to their wrist when they're born. Something that would tell parents how to raise a particular child so that they become a happy, productive, well-adjusted adult in the end. Without costing us our...
Witnesses of Jesus Christ
Apostles serve as very special witnesses for Jesus Christ. As such, they have responsibility to carry the gospel of Christ to every nation. They also, just like the ancient Apostles, are responsible for clarifying gospel truths whenever misunderstandings arise. Elder...
Fresh Courage Take
Recently, I have pondered the second verse of the classic hymn, sung by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (referred to as the Mormons) as they journeyed across the plains. Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? ’Tis not so; all is...
Suffering of Jesus Christ
Me encanta el Antiguo Testamento. En la actualidad es uno de mis libros más favoritos. Pero no fue temprano en mi vida. En ese entonces pensé que era nada más que cuentas aburrido de las tribulaciones de polvo de las personas de Moisés. Página tras página de Levítico...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Be Free from Debt
Debt. Ugh. What an ugly word. Just roll that word around on your tongue. Not only is it an ugly word, its impact in a person's life is heavy and unpleasant. Why is it that getting into debt feels so much easier to get into than to get out of? And yet in some ways that...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Plant a Garden
Yo pensaba que no podía cultivar nada. De hecho, la única planta que se mantuvo con vida para mí fue un helecho. Yo recibí ese helecho de un grupo de niños de corta edad el año que hice acciones teatro de verano en Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Me dieron el helecho como un...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Avoid “Hoarding Mentality”
In a previous blog title, “Emergency Preparedness Tip – Inventory” I shared how having a supply of food and essential living items are so important in today’s world. This is all well and good. In fact, having a supply of living necessities is so important in today’s...
Tributes for President Hinckley
President Gordon B. Hinckley, the prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called “the Mormons”), passed away on Sunday evening of this week. Since that time, tributes and condolences from many individuals and organizations...
Mormon Chapel Open House
While new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as “the Mormons”) generally draw a media buzz, new chapels are more common – and usually less heralded. Still, open houses are often held in conjunction with completion of...
Understanding the Scriptures
Studying the scriptures can be of great value to us. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Mormons”) considers the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price all to be scripture. Joseph Smith, the first...
Teens: Dress and Appearance
Perhaps it seems old fashioned, the idea of being modest in our dress. I’m not talking about being covered up from neck to wrist to toes, but about being careful in how we adorn our bodies. In the booklet For the Strength of Youth, put out by leaders of the Church of...
Teens: Friends
Friends are a precious commodity, especially when you, as teenagers, begin to pull away from your family. Finding friends who uplift, strengthen, fortify and encourage you is vital if you are to be truly happy. In the booklet For the Strength of Youth, put out by...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Involve your Neighborhood
Neil H. Leash tells us in his book, Prophetic Statements on Food Storage for Latter-day Saints, The first atomic bomb was tested on July 16, 1945. On the eve of that day, millions of Japanese people finished their labors and retired quietly to their beds completely...
Emergency Preparedness Tip – Home Maintenance
"Most often what we have chosen to do is right. [The Lord] will confirm the correctness of our choices His way. That confirmation generally comes through packets of help found along the way. We discover them by being spiritually sensitive. They are like notes from a...
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