About Mormons: Grace and Works
It's the end of 2011, leading up to a U.S. presidential election, and everywhere you turn, Mormons and Mormonism are in the news. First came the accusation that "Mormons" (actually members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) do not believe in biblical...
About Mormons: Mormon Scriptures
Mormons (a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) use a few more books of scripture than most other Christians. Their set of “standard works” (books of scripture) are the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and...
What is Mormon?
Mormon is a nickname sometimes given to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most Mormons trying to shorten the name use LDS instead of Mormon, although the term is found within the church, including in the name of the world-famous Mormon...
About Mormons: Mormon Lifestyle
Learning about Mormons (a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) includes learning about the Mormon lifestyle. After all, doctrine is meaningless unless it’s put into practice. Someone once told me they didn’t understand why anyone...
About Mormons: Mormon Worship
Mormons believe the gospel should be something we practice all day, every day, not just during the worship service. Because of that, our worship takes a variety of forms, both in church and at home. One important aspect of learning about Mormons is learning about...
LDS (“Mormon”) Values: Music and Dancing
M usic is an important and powerful part of life. It can be an influence for good that helps you draw closer to Heavenly Father (See Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). However, it can also be used for wicked purposes. Unworthy music may seem harmless, but it can have evil...
LDS (“Mormon”) Values: Language
How you speak says much about who you are. Clean and intelligent language is evidence of a bright and wholesome mind. Use language that uplifts, encourages, and compliments others. Do not insult others or put them down, even in joking. Speak kindly and positively...
Mormons in the News: L.A. Dodgers to hold Mormon Night tonight
Daily News Wire Services Posted: 07/22/2011 08:39:52 AM PDT Updated: 07/22/2011 08:43:05 AM PDT LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct Mormon Night tonight with more than 4,100 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending the game...
LDS (“Mormon”) Reflection: Life Among the Faithful
By Scott A. Robinson, Scott Robinson grew up on a farm in Idaho and now resides in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and three children. I live in a place where the land is dotted with white steeples, where there are morning traffic jams six days per week, and...
Mormons are Christians!
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are Clearly Christians: They espouse and follow Christ's pure and restored gospel teachings. It is an unfortunate reality that the death or departure of a great leader is almost immediately followed by a...
Black Mormon: Different, but Yet the Same
Keith L. Brown is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently serves as a Ward Missionary in the Annapolis Maryland Ward. My name is Keith Brown. My heritage is predominantly Methodist, but I was born and raised as a Baptist. I am...
LDS (“Mormon”) Woman Reflection: God of Cupcakes
I was in the kitchen baking cupcakes like a madwoman. Flour in my hair, cake batter dripping on the floor, chocolate sprayed all over my apron. In fact, I probably looked like a madwoman. I had planned a service project to bake birthday cupcakes for teens who...