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Recent Blogs
My Story
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By Ben Casper| 02/26/2011Featured Articles
Testimony: As Dew From Heaven
- By Deanna Lambson
- Published 04/30/2009
- Why I Believe
Recently, I was visiting with a young friend over breakfast about his future plans. As a senior, life looks a little frightening and confusing. This dear friend said to me, “I’m just not sure about a mission. You see, I’m just not sure that I know.” I have thought about it repeatedly since then. My young friend’s question is one that I have had before, perhaps you have had before… Do I really have a testimony? I’d like to tell you about 4 people who had the same question.
Developing the Characteristics of Christ
- By Mark Hale
- Published 08/15/2008
- Doctrine and Scriptures
Here are some personal thoughts and scriptural insights on how to become more like the Lord, Jesus Christ. As you read, side by side, the scriptures that teach the characteristics of Christ, and align them with the promised blessings for gospel faithfulness, you realize that consistent personal change becomes exhilarating, because it leads us to the greatest blessing of all -- eternal life.
The Seed of Two Members
- By Emanuel
- Published 07/1/2008
- Why I Believe
My testimony and how I found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I describe the winding road I traveled in finding the Church. In all honesty, I hadn't noticed how beautiful the road was until I wrote it down on paper. I write this to share to all my family, friends, and everyone, to let you know that God has a special plan for all of us.
Recent Articles
I Carried You
- By Jonathan Henrik Borregaard Barkou
- Published 07/26/2013
- Why I Believe
I do
not expect you to believe the story I am going to tell; I know it will sound
unbelievable. However, I would ask you to stay open minded.
The Atonement in Everyday Life
- By Marcia Day
- Published 06/21/2012
- Doctrine and Scriptures
I have had many challenges in my life lately, many of which are out of my control. After much searching and prayer I have discovered that the Atonement of Jesus Christ has helped me be able to overcome and deal with the difficulties in my life and be happy again.
Sharing the Gospel
- By Don
- Published 05/27/2012
- LDS Lifestyle and Culture
Why should we want
to be great missionaries? It’s not often that we hear a story in Sacrament Meeting about an atheist. But, last Sunday I shared one. We
must be missionaries. We must share the gospel because it is a
responsibility that our Lord has given us. And...because we love our
neighbors.
An Important Life Lesson: When Faith Isn't Enough!
- By Paul Anderson
- Published 01/25/2012
- Why I Believe
A short story about the first question that eventually led to my joining the church - after having been raised an Evangelical Christian.
A Life Lesson: Sympathy vs. Compassion
- By Paul Anderson
- Published 01/25/2012
- LDS Lifestyle and Culture
Through a recent experience, I learned the difference between sympathy, a human characteristic, and compassion, a Christ-like one. In this article, I describe the experience, and explain the difference.
Don't Pray About the Book of Mormon?
- By Gary Bailey
- Published 12/10/2011
- Doctrine and Scriptures
Many critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourage people not to pray to find out if the Book of Mormon is true! Is Moroni's promise at the end of the Book of Mormon wrong? Does the Bible agree with these critics or with the prophet Moroni? Find out in the article below.
Can You Trust Your Heart?
- By Gary Bailey
- Published 09/14/2011
- Doctrine and Scriptures
Many critics of the LDS church claim that we cannot trust the feeling of our hearts, as Moroni 10:3-5 instructs us! Does the Holy Ghost confirm Gods truths by the feelings of our hearts? This article unveils the scriptural truth.
Thou Art Graven Upon the Palm of My Hands: Finding Solace When Someone Close Passes Away
- By Emanuel
- Published 08/27/2011
- Why I Believe
I have been prompted by the Spirit to write some reflections on my mother’s life and conversion. I pray that you will pay attention to how you feel as you read these details about my mother’s search for truth.
Hold to the rod.
Heavenly Father's Time
- By Bill Colbert
- Published 10/26/2010
- Why I Believe
Sometimes good things don't always come right away. My wife and I learned this through our experience of finding each other. It took us 50 years to find each other, and for me to find the gospel, so that we could be united and sealed in Heavenly Father's House. The timing was really up to Him.