by Walter Penning | Jan 13, 2016 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I have been in the Church my entire life and seen firsthand what a mission does for the missionary. There are situations so acute and influential they stick with you throughout your life. These instances leave a mark that will never be forgotten. We all have them....
by Walter Penning | Oct 28, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
My son and his wife had the chance of a lifetime recently to return to his mission field in South America. The love and appreciation of these good people is evident at every hand. His wife writes the following: I love seeing my husband interact with the people of...
by Valerie Steimle | Oct 17, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
If you are close to a member, or are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you know how the youth are encouraged to serve missions. Serving a mission is typically when someone from 18 to 25 years old gives up 18 months to 2 years of their life...
by Britt Kelly | Jul 11, 2015 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
As I am writing this article my oldest child is entering the Missionary Training Center in Provo. She will spend a very brief time preparing to serve as a missionary in California. For eighteen months she won’t read non religious books, dance, listen to Taylor Swift,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 1, 2015 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This is my 500th article on LDSBlogs. More Good Foundation asked me some questions about myself, my faith, and my experiences writing about Mormonism for this milestone. Terrie, what prompted you to share your faith online? I got my first computer when they were...
