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Is "Mormon Swearing" Okay? Differing Perspectives + Poll
Kelsey Berteaux and Jannalee Sandau
- The Church's guidelines on language are outlined simply in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet: How you communicate should reflect who you are as a son or daughter of God. Clean and intelligent language is evidence of a bright and wholesome mind. Good language that uplifts, encourages, and compliments others invites the Spirit to be with you. Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith, hope, and charity . In specific reference to cursing, the section continues, Do not use profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, and do not tell jokes or stories about immoral actions. These...
Week Two: 9 Lessons for FHE on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
Erin Jones
- Get the entire FHE lesson series on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." Print the PDF of this lesson here. “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose” ( The Family: A Proclamation to the World , paragraph two). Thought: “We know that gender was set in the premortal world. ‘The spirit and the body are the soul of man’ (D&C 88:15)....
Week Three: 9 Lessons for FHE on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
Erin Jones
- Get the entire FHE lesson series on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." Print the PDF of this lesson here. “In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence...
Old Testament Lesson 29: "He Took Up...The Mantle of Elijah"
Ted L. Gibbons
- Introduction As I have read and taught these chapters in the books of Kings, I have found what I think are some worthwhile insights on following prophets. These principles will form the outline of this Old Testament lesson. Once again I offer this disclaimer. This lesson is not meant to replace the one in the Old Testament Gospel Doctrine manual. Its purpose is to give some additional insights into the lesson and to illustrate with Old Testament examples some great principles taught here. Principles for Following Prophets This all started at Mt. Sinai where Elijah fled to get away from a...
Old Testament Lesson 30: "Come to the House of the Lord"
Ted L. Gibbons
- Introduction In 1980 I walked through Hezekiah’s tunnel. It was an astonishing stroll. We made our way through the darkness with the uncertain aid of flashlights and sang hymns about light: “Lead Kindly Light,” “The Lord Is my Light,” “There Is Sunshine in my Soul Today,” and so on. The tunnel is not straight. It bends and angles many times through nearly 1,800 feet. The Jews built the tunnel to bring water into the city as a hedge against an Assyrian siege. If, as I understand, this construction began at both ends simultaneously, how in the world did they manage to...
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If the Avengers Were Mormon
Danielle B. Wagner
- What might the world look like if the Avengers were actually Mormon? Here are just a few possible scenarios you might run into: Captain America would be the Elders Quorum president who has personally interviewed everyone in his quorum, made home visits, and helped the elderly in the ward by the third of the month. Iron Man would be the guy to show up late to a ward party with half-eaten, store-bought cookies in an already opened container but when it comes time for the ward talent show, get ready for a mic drop. Dr. Strange would be that guy in Sunday...
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Sunday School Lessons
Alexandra Mortenson
- There’s no denying it: treats are great for capturing the attention of wiggly children or fidgeting, drowsy teenagers during a Sunday lesson smack dab in the middle of the long three-hour church block. And let’s admit it--even us adults get a little bit giddy if one of our teachers brings us something to munch on. But a teacher can’t bring food every week, and there are times (like fast Sunday) when bringing snacks to church is not entirely appropriate. So how do you add that little pizzazz to your lessons and keep your class’s attention without treats? Here are a few...
How We Can Feel Loved Ones on the Other Side of the Veil + the Angels Who Surround Us
Brent L. Top, excerpted from "What's on the Other Side?"
- This is the first in a two-part series excerpted from Brent L. Top's book, What's on the Other Side. Read the first part here. There is another kind of reunion with departed family members. It sometimes occurs even before we enter into the spirit world. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that the more righteous a person is “the clearer are his views”13 and the more he will understand God. Perhaps we can take that statement and say that the more righteous one becomes, the thinner the veil becomes. Under the influence of the Spirit, we may at times feel that...
When Prince Charles Received a Book of Mormon from Alex Boye: The Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Story
Danielle B. Wagner
- With Queen Elizabeth II naming Prince Charles as her successor for the first time and issuing a request to the Commonwealth Heads of Government to name him as such this week, we thought we would share this story . When Alex Boye received a copy of the Book of Mormon from his ward mission leader along with a challenge to give the book away during the week, he never imagined fulfilling this duty could create national headlines. Later that week, Boye found himself in London performing for a charity that celebrates the accomplishments of inner-city kids called “The Prince’s Trust.”...
Joseph and Hyrum's Death Masks: 5 Things You Didn't Know
Jannalee Sandau
- The Church History Museum contains interesting artifacts, from Hyrum Smith's sunglasses to Eliza R. Snow's pocket watch . But there are two additional historic items that have a story all their own: the death masks of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Read on to find out more about what a death mask is and how the Church came to have these special memorials on display. 1. Death masks date back to ancient Egyptian times. Photography and daguerreotypes (photographic images on a silvered copper plate) were only beginning to make an appearance during the time of Joseph and Hyrum’s death, so death masks were...
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Is "Mormon Swearing" Okay? Differing Perspectives + Poll
Kelsey Berteaux and Jannalee Sandau
- The Church's guidelines on language are outlined simply in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet: How you communicate should reflect who you are as a son or daughter of God. Clean and intelligent language is evidence of a bright and wholesome mind. Good language that uplifts, encourages, and compliments others invites the Spirit to be with you. Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith, hope, and charity . In specific reference to cursing, the section continues, Do not use profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, and do not tell jokes or stories about immoral actions. These...
Week Two: 9 Lessons for FHE on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
Erin Jones
- Get the entire FHE lesson series on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." Print the PDF of this lesson here. “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose” ( The Family: A Proclamation to the World , paragraph two). Thought: “We know that gender was set in the premortal world. ‘The spirit and the body are the soul of man’ (D&C 88:15)....
Week Three: 9 Lessons for FHE on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
Erin Jones
- Get the entire FHE lesson series on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." Print the PDF of this lesson here. “In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence...
Old Testament Lesson 29: "He Took Up...The Mantle of Elijah"
Ted L. Gibbons
- Introduction As I have read and taught these chapters in the books of Kings, I have found what I think are some worthwhile insights on following prophets. These principles will form the outline of this Old Testament lesson. Once again I offer this disclaimer. This lesson is not meant to replace the one in the Old Testament Gospel Doctrine manual. Its purpose is to give some additional insights into the lesson and to illustrate with Old Testament examples some great principles taught here. Principles for Following Prophets This all started at Mt. Sinai where Elijah fled to get away from a...
Old Testament Lesson 30: "Come to the House of the Lord"
Ted L. Gibbons
- Introduction In 1980 I walked through Hezekiah’s tunnel. It was an astonishing stroll. We made our way through the darkness with the uncertain aid of flashlights and sang hymns about light: “Lead Kindly Light,” “The Lord Is my Light,” “There Is Sunshine in my Soul Today,” and so on. The tunnel is not straight. It bends and angles many times through nearly 1,800 feet. The Jews built the tunnel to bring water into the city as a hedge against an Assyrian siege. If, as I understand, this construction began at both ends simultaneously, how in the world did they manage to...
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If the Avengers Were Mormon
Danielle B. Wagner
- What might the world look like if the Avengers were actually Mormon? Here are just a few possible scenarios you might run into: Captain America would be the Elders Quorum president who has personally interviewed everyone in his quorum, made home visits, and helped the elderly in the ward by the third of the month. Iron Man would be the guy to show up late to a ward party with half-eaten, store-bought cookies in an already opened container but when it comes time for the ward talent show, get ready for a mic drop. Dr. Strange would be that guy in Sunday...
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Sunday School Lessons
Alexandra Mortenson
- There’s no denying it: treats are great for capturing the attention of wiggly children or fidgeting, drowsy teenagers during a Sunday lesson smack dab in the middle of the long three-hour church block. And let’s admit it--even us adults get a little bit giddy if one of our teachers brings us something to munch on. But a teacher can’t bring food every week, and there are times (like fast Sunday) when bringing snacks to church is not entirely appropriate. So how do you add that little pizzazz to your lessons and keep your class’s attention without treats? Here are a few...
How We Can Feel Loved Ones on the Other Side of the Veil + the Angels Who Surround Us
Brent L. Top, excerpted from "What's on the Other Side?"
- This is the first in a two-part series excerpted from Brent L. Top's book, What's on the Other Side. Read the first part here. There is another kind of reunion with departed family members. It sometimes occurs even before we enter into the spirit world. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that the more righteous a person is “the clearer are his views”13 and the more he will understand God. Perhaps we can take that statement and say that the more righteous one becomes, the thinner the veil becomes. Under the influence of the Spirit, we may at times feel that...
When Prince Charles Received a Book of Mormon from Alex Boye: The Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Story
Danielle B. Wagner
- With Queen Elizabeth II naming Prince Charles as her successor for the first time and issuing a request to the Commonwealth Heads of Government to name him as such this week, we thought we would share this story . When Alex Boye received a copy of the Book of Mormon from his ward mission leader along with a challenge to give the book away during the week, he never imagined fulfilling this duty could create national headlines. Later that week, Boye found himself in London performing for a charity that celebrates the accomplishments of inner-city kids called “The Prince’s Trust.”...
Joseph and Hyrum's Death Masks: 5 Things You Didn't Know
Jannalee Sandau
- The Church History Museum contains interesting artifacts, from Hyrum Smith's sunglasses to Eliza R. Snow's pocket watch . But there are two additional historic items that have a story all their own: the death masks of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Read on to find out more about what a death mask is and how the Church came to have these special memorials on display. 1. Death masks date back to ancient Egyptian times. Photography and daguerreotypes (photographic images on a silvered copper plate) were only beginning to make an appearance during the time of Joseph and Hyrum’s death, so death masks were...
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