Thousands of Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) are enjoying the hundreds of classes offered at a yearly event at Brigham Young University called Campus Education Week. This year’s theme is “Teach One Another Words of Wisdom.”
“Originally called “Leadership Week,” Campus Education Week was first held in 1922. The focus [...]
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Michelle B., a Mormon woman, shares some thoughts on the topic of prayer:
I agree with C.S. Lewis. Prayer does not change God, it changes me. I know that the Lord is unchangeable and is constant and constantly wanting to hear and communicate with us. He is always there listening and loving. When [...]
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~by “Paradox”
Editor’s note: Below, Paradox shares the story of her conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As she has pondered the Joseph Smith story, she has found parallels that were meaningful to her. She includes quotes (in italics) which are verses from Joseph Smith History.
“It seems as though the adversary [...]
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“Ummm Mom, what do I call Sister Parkin when I see her at school?”
“Probably Mrs. Parkin.”
“Why is she Sister Parkin at church and Mrs. Parkin at the school?”
“At church, we call everyone Brother or Sister so-and-so because it is a reminder of the relationships we have with one another. We believe that all people on [...]
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My daughter Hannah has been taking piano lessons for about a year and a half now….
Every weekday, she comes home from school, plops herself down on the bench and tries her hardest to play each assigned song “the right way.” Her words, not mine.
I will listen to her practice as I’m getting dinner prepared, or [...]
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I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine through some photos that capture a little about her.
Where to begin?
First I could tell you that she’s a wife of a scientist, a mother of two girls, a college graduate (statistics was her field — yes, they are smart ones in their house). She serves [...]
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Often religious people make blanket statements that may seem strange to those unfamiliar with religion. A common example is when God is given credit for human accomplishments. The Christian belief in giving thanks and glory to God is seen often in popular culture; as sports figures, musicians, actors, etc. often thank God publicly. On a reality [...]
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This portrait ends up being a tribute to a woman who recently passed away at the age of 92.
She crossed my path only briefly, but left an impression on me in that brief time. I took this picture, hoping to sit down and talk to her to get to know her better.
That never happened, [...]
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This weekend, the Gila Valley Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated by President Thomas S. Monson. The building and dedication of this temple fulfills a prophecy historians say was made in 1882. For more information about the history of this temple, this article includes an impressive compilation of [...]
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“Motherhood, is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.” Messages of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6 vols. (1965–75), 6:178.
Motherhood really is a magnificent and spectacular thing [...]
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