by Kelly P. Merrill | Mar 17, 2015 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
In a modern world of ever-changing standards and values, it can be difficult to know what is appropriate and what should either change or stay the same. Sometimes these habits of the world begin to creep into the Church. When I was much younger we would play a game...
by Nanette ONeal | Oct 26, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Imagine you are on a ship at sea and it is overtaken by a storm. You are in perilous danger. But if the ship could withstand the pounding rain and fierce winds long enough to navigate to the eye of the storm, you would be safe. The eye is a natural phenomenon at the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 18, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Mormonism is unique for a large religion in that all its leadership roles are filled by unpaid people. Their time is donated to the church, whether they teach the toddlers or serve as the president of the entire church. This is called a lay ministry, and the concept...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 21, 2014 | Mormon Scriptures
The Book of Mormon, used by Mormons as a companion to the Bible, distinguishes between true priesthood and “priestcraft.” Priestcraft is a form of false priesthood and can be very dangerous. Of course, the practice of priestcraft isn’t just limited to those holding...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 16, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
A new feature at LDS.org, the official website for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a wonderful list of 150 meaningful activities for their teenagers to do during weekday meetings. Members of the Church are often nicknamed Mormons. The...