Are Mormons Christian? By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
Imagine you are on the game show “Millionaire,” and the question is asked: “What is the fruit that grows on an apple tree?” You are presented with four possibilities: a) Mango b) Apricot c) Tangerine d) Apple What are the chances you’d be moving to the next round? Of...
Brigham Young: Prophet, Seer, and Revelator
Picking up where we left off with Brother Brigham last time: Brigham Young was not called to the presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) in an easy fashion. Joseph Smith, Jr. the prophet of the restoration, had been assassinated...
Temples of God
Much as the synagogues of ancient Israel, these temples hold sacred and precious truths which are revealed to those worthy to receive them. President Gordon B. Hinckley, the living prophet, seer and revelator of God, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Joseph Smith, Jr – The Prophet of the Restoration
Joseph Smith, Jr., as was Abraham, was prepared from before the foundations of the earth to be the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Of him it was said, "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the...
The Culture of Christ
The Culture of Jesus Christ is filled with love, hope, faith, endurance, strength, joy, peace and so much more. When we look around at the world today, we see the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with diverse cultures in every land. With thousands upon...
The Best Gifts
"Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given." (D&C 46:8). As the Christmas season approaches, Mormons along with most everyone in the Western world share the...
Language, Thoughts, and Deeds
We had a wonderful lesson in Relief Society this past Sunday. The Relief Society is the women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Mormons. The Relief Society brings women of the Church together in the spirit of true sisterhood as we...
Laurie Walker: Converted to the Mormon Church at 17
I converted to the Mormon Church when I was seventeen-years old. For those who know me this may sound a little strange, as I’ve been a member for most of my life. Both my parents are members of the Mormon Church, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Alison Palmer Conversion Story
I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for my entire life. In some ways it's safe to say that I've always had a testimony. I've always know that the Church was true. The faith of a child came easily to me and carried with me as I grew...
Why Are Mormons Happy?
Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, tend to be happy people. I can't quote you any statistics, but just from what I see, I think it is true that Mormons are a happy people. I think there are probably lots of reasons why Mormons tend...
Lost Cousins.com
LostCousins is a relatively new resource on the web. In the website's own words: "LostCousins is the only family history site able to match you with cousins researching the same ancestors automatically, accurately & confidentially. Simply enter the relatives on...
The 2007 Christmas Season on Temple Square
With the holiday season knocking at our door, here are some of the events taking place at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) is headquartered, and they always have a marvelous array of...
The Ten Commandments Today
Son los Diez Mandamientos siguen vigentes hoy en día? Es posible que se hayan recibido miles de años atrás, pero las verdades detrás de ellos no han cambiado. Aun así, son los mandamientos de muchos de nosotros es capaz de recitar de un tirón, sin considerar realmente...
Mormon Tabernacle Organist Bids Farewell
John Longhurst, senior Tabernacle organist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officially retired following the weekly Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast on Sunday, November 26, 2007. His career as a Tabernacle organist has spanned 30 years. The 22 -...
Harold B. Lee: First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel
The 11th prophet to be called in these latter days, President Harold B. Lee taught: "To become pure and holy in life and character is the desire of all faithful Latter-day Saints. President Harold B. Lee taught that the way to purity and holiness is accepting the...
Interlibrary Loan
With the invention of the internet and online library websites and catalogs, people everywhere have realized that the local library they use to look to as the ultimate resource, may actually not carry everything they need in doing research. But even with this...
The 1864 Luxury Tax and Photographer’s Stamps.
One item that fell within this act were photographs. The act stated that sellers of photographs including daguerrotypes, ambrotypes, tin types and carte de visite, affix a stamp to the back of the photographs that were sold. The tax stamp period began August 1, 1864...
Even Mormon Children Can Have a Testimony
Some of the most beautiful testimonies given within the Mormon Church, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are given by the children. The first Sunday of every month the Mormon Church holds what is called 'Fast Sunday.' On this Sunday members eight and...
Off to College
For some the thought of moving away from home to start college can be frightening. Others can’t wait to break free and spread their newly grown wings. No matter how you might feel about leaving home, you must try even harder than before to hold strong to everything...
Complacency and its Impact on Preparedness
In a book entitled Emergency Preparedness and Survival Guide, author Gary F. Arnet mentions the problem of complacency in our society. He referenced as an example people lining up in California after an earthquake for Band-Aids. Band-Aids! As Mormons, or members of...
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