by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness, Finding Truth
When Jesus Christ went into the Garden of Gethsemane, He embarked on one of the most powerful experiences in human history. As He took on our sins, He suffered extraordinary pain. It was an experience that was essential for our own salvation but also one essential for...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 26, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Finding Happiness
Are Mormons allowed to have fun? Of course we are–but our concept of fun might take a little getting used to. When I first became a Mormon, someone asked what I did for fun, since I didn’t drink, smoke, use drugs, or participate in a number of other activities...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 25, 2010 | Finding Happiness, Finding Truth
The New Testament apostle Paul complained to Timothy of people who were “ ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:7.) Jesus lamented that the lawyers had taken away the key of knowledge (Luke 11:52.) Today, we see that many...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 13, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior
In 1 Corinthians 12:10, we learn that one spiritual gift God gives to some people is the gift of prophecy. A spiritual gift is given to people in order to do God’s work and to bless others, and must not be used for personal gain. The gift comes through the Holy Ghost...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 4, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In a previous article, we learned that God gives each of us at least one spiritual gift, to be used in doing God’s work and building the kingdom. They aren’t used for entertainment or personal non-spiritual gain. One gift God sometimes gives is the gift of tongues....
