Day of the Lord
In this world where so many activities happen on Sunday, what is a person to do? How are parents to raise children appropriately up unto the Lord? One of the best ways to strengthen a child is to help them understand the wisdom behind the Lord's commandments. While...
The Good Shepherd
There is a hymn that moves me each time I hear it. It is called "Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd." Even when I first joined the Mormon church (officially called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), I noticed this hymn. The melody called to me; its...
Teens: Family
Every family is different. Some families have no children, some have only one, and others may be blessed with numerous children. Some families may only have one parent. Children could be raised by an aunt and uncle or by grandparents. Perhaps everyone gets along...
The Power of Jesus Christ
I've been thinking a great deal lately about the power of Jesus Christ. Reason being, I'm a seminary teacher for Mormon high school kids. In fact, I'm an early morning seminary teacher. What this means, is that when most people haven't even stirred yet to get up,...
I Believe in Christ
One of the most amazing hymns I've heard sung is the hymn, "I Believe in Christ." You can listen to the song by going to the musical representation of the hymn. Simply click on "I Believe in Christ." You will be taken to a musical player. On the left side of the...
The Family of Jesus Christ was a Part-Member Family
Many of us find ourselves required to serve as missionaries to our families after we join the church, and Jesus was no exception. In 1987, Carlfred B. Broderick, a professor of sociology, published an article in the Ensign about Jesus’ missionary work within his...
Joseph Smith and Divine Justice
There is a quote from Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Mormon Church, which both excites and puzzles me: “Our Heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies and blessings, than we are ready to believe or receive; and, at the same...
The White House says goodbye to President Hinckley
As the world mourns the loss of a great spiritual leader and prophet, President George W. and Laura Bush shared the following statement: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release...
The Best Job for Women – Motherhood
As I prepare to re-enter the workforce after over ten years of being at home to raise my children, I have cause to look back at the choice I have made and to wonder if I did the right thing. For me and my family, yes, I did. In fact, at the earliest possible moment, I...
Signs of His Coming
Jesus Christ is coming to earth again. He really is. And what an amazing thought. Will I be ready? It could be so easy to put off preparing for His visit. I think of it kind of like having a cousin come to my house unexpectedly. If I procrastinated getting ready, the...
The Lamb of God
Have you heard of the expression, "The Lamb of God"? It is a very important phrase, for it refers to Jesus Christ. The LDS.org website explains: "Jesus Christ was foreordained to carry out the Atonement, becoming 'the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world,'...
The Many Names of Christ
Jesus Christ has many names. I love pondering on them. They each carry depth and resonance for me. Try it for yourself. As you read each of the following titles used to reference Him, feel the descriptive nature of each term's significance. For example, He has been...
Last Days
Are we living in the “Last Days”? What exactly does the term mean, “Last Days”? As Mormons, we believe in the literal coming of Jesus Christ. We also believe that we are living in the “last days” prior to that coming. We read in the scriptures that the specific day is...
Mormon Church Membership Nears 13 Million
When the statistical report is read during the upcoming general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as “the Mormon Church“) Church membership is growing steadily, both through convert baptisms and through the births of...
Michigan Mormon Teens Start Day with Seminary
In a day and age where far too many youth are lost to crime, drugs, and a host of other problems, the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Gazette recently ran a story about a group of youth doing something that helps them through each school day. These youth, members of The Church...
Funeral Services for Gordon B. Hinckley Announced
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as “the Mormons,” has announced the funeral services for beloved prophet and leader Gordon B. Hinckley. The services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008, in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City,...
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
On 1 March 1842, Joseph Smith wrote a defining document for John Wentworth, a newspaper man from the Chicago Democrat. The Wentworth Letter, as it has come to be called, included thirteen concise statements of basic belief for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Thomas S. Monson: Choosing A New Prophet
After the death of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young unloosed his feelings: “I feel as though I wanted the privilege to weep and mourn for thirty days at least, then rise up, shake myself, and tell the people what the Lord wants of...
Joseph Smith and the Quest for the Historical Jesus
Who was Jesus? Christians today are faced with this and other related questions about the real identity of Jesus. This one question is surrounded by a cluster of other related questions: What was he really like? How accurate are the Gospels? How much is fact and how...
Joseph Smith: A Champion of Organized Religion
Many people hate organized religion, or at best have an uneasy mistrust of large religious bodies. The American patriot Thomas Paine, for example, had harsh words for organized bodies of believers: “I do not believe in the creed professed by the Jewish Church, by the...
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