Mormonism: The Value of Sacrifice
Many people think of sacrifice as an old-fashioned thing. In the Bible it seems to be something confined to the Old Testament, done away with in Christ’s “new law.” When the ancient Israelites failed to qualify to “enter into God’s rest,” He gave them a...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: Recognizing Right From Wrong
As school comes to an end, I really feel like the messages that I continue to learn through my study of the Book of Mormon become stronger and stronger. I can tell that the Lord wants me to prepare for what life has ahead of me. This week, I was pondering the...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: Surely There Could Not be a Happier People
BYU Students Share Letters & Reflections on Scripture BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: Reaching our Potential
BYU Students Share Letters & Reflections on Scripture BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: They Began
BYU Students Share Letters & Reflections on Scripture BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take...
Mormon Reflections on the Word: A Walk in Mormon’s Shoes
BYU Students Share Letters & Reflections on Scripture BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take...
Utah Cities Top the List of “Very Religious” in the U.S.
A recent Gallup poll named the Provo and Orem area of Utah the most religious metropolitan area in the United States. In the poll, 77 percent of the residents in the area considered themselves “very religious,” which means they said they attend religious services...
BYU Student Wins Important Opera Award
Rebecca Pedersen, age 21, is one of six winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, one of the most important opera contests in the country. She is a sophomore at Brigham Young University. Rebecca caught the opera world by surprise because she has...
Two Mormon Mommy Vloggers Leading the Competition
Mormon Mommy Bloggers have become an unexpected fashion today, focusing on largely traditional family structures and lifestyles—a style many consider a little old-fashioned but somehow appealing. Several of these Mormon bloggers are in leading positions for best video...
Mormon Church Leader Contributes to Immigration Debate
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the Mormon Church, was recently afforded a rare opportunity to weigh in on the issue of immigration with United States President Barack Obama, as he moves forward on his commitment to pass an...
How Mormon Missions Impact Athletes
The media is often fascinated by young Mormon athletes. Not only are many of them recognized for living healthier lifestyles and engaging in fewer risky behaviors, but many also leave their college teams for two years to serve as volunteer missionaries for their...
Mormon Women May Give Prayers at LDS April General Conference
There are some people, including some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (mistakenly referred to as the Mormon Church by the media and others), who perhaps feel that women should be more at the forefront in the organization of the Church of...