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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
Recent Articles
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
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.
Unemployment: A Fallow Field
- By Loretta Derrick
- Published 10/18/2010
- LDS Lifestyle and Culture
Surviving economic failure with self respect and kindness.
Dreams and Visions
- By Jessica
- Published 10/9/2010
- Why I Believe
I believe that God has the power to send relelation to us through dreams and teach us things that are important for us personally. Here is one example of how He has done so in my life so that I could undersand and help my friend.
There is a living Prophet today!
- By Vaughn Nichols
- Published 10/1/2010
- Why I Believe
Thomas S. Monson
The gospel has been restored to the earth. We have a Prophet and Apostles in our day. Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the only way to return to Heavenly Father. Repent, be baptized and be saved! Save your ancestors, gain eternal families!

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