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Cougar Converts: Corby Eason's LDS conversion at BYU
It was a difficult and often dangerous life for a child growing up in Columbus, Ga. Drug dealers, burglaries and violence were commonplace, and after witnessing it all firsthand, young Corby Eason decided that he didn’t want to live that way. Corby’s mother, Teresa, also wanted a better future for her son. A strict parent, she established a strong religious foundation for her family in the Southern Baptist faith. Teresa was a secretary in the Southern Baptist Church and made sure her son was involved with the religion seven days a week.
Latter-day Saint Life
10 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your Testimony is Faltering
This is the second part of a two-part article. To read the first part of the article, click here: The Troubled Testimony – Diagnosis. The first part talks about the things that make us feel lost or alone spiritually. There are times and situations that try what we believe and challenge our belief system. If we are not spiritually strong to start with, it becomes increasingly difficult to fight off the spiritual sickness that follows these attacks. The attacks on our faith may be deliberate or completely accidental. In either case, being spiritually sound will help you survive the encounters that will always come sooner or later.
'Mystery guests' rank churches based on first-time visits
First-time visitors to churches across the country say churches with 300 to 500 attendees perform the best when it comes to first impressions, according to a recent report. Their experiences at mega churches and smaller-sized congregations weren't quite as enjoyable. Faith Perceptions partnered with church leaders and sent out "mystery guests" to rate their first-time visits at churches varying in size from dozens of members to over a thousand. They found that "large" churches – with average weekly attendance of 300-500 – ranked "best in category" in nine out of 15 areas.
The Book of Mormon and New World DNA
Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon are an evidence of the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith. Critics intent on discrediting the Restoration point to DNA studies on indigenous American peoples in an attempt to expose Joseph, the Book of Mormon, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as frauds. Claiming that scientific evidence excludes any possibility that Middle Eastern or ancient Jewish travelers came to the Americas in antiquity, such critics attempt to sow seeds of doubt in the minds of Latter-day Saints and those of other faiths concerning the authenticity of the Book of Mormon as an ancient religious text.
Church statement on false disciplinary actions, political views
Several news reports contain claims that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is disciplining one of its members in Florida because of that member’s expression of a political opinion. The Church, however, has released a statement that says, “It is patently false for someone to suggest they face Church discipline for having questions or for expressing a political view. The Church is an advocate of individual choice. It is a core tenet of our faith.” Fortunately, reporters from the New York Times and Salt Lake Tribune dig deeper and get it right.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Nicole Kidman: "I Am a Mother Because I Love Being a Mother"
When the world so often degrades mothers, it's always empowering to see those who stand up for motherhood. As Jeffrey R. Holland said, “Mothers, we acknowledge and esteem your faith in every footstep. Please know that it is worth it then, now, and forever.”
{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, July 21-27
By LDS Living
You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For July 21 through July 27, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:
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From the Church
First Presidency Announces New Relief Society General Presidency, Learn More About Them
Today during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, a new Relief Society General Presidency and a new member of the Primary General Presidency were called and sustained. Learn more about them below!
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From the Church
New Church Video: What Do You Do When People Attack You for Your Beliefs?
The Church is releasing a new series of videos to help members address sensitive issues they often come across in their day-to-day lives. What do we do when people attack us or judge us as bigoted based on our beliefs? How do we overcome differences while still standing for our beliefs?
Baptist panel asks: Can Christians vote for a Mormon?
Addressing an issue on the minds of many evangelical voters as a Mormon runs for president, a Baptist seminary panel said Tuesday that evangelicals must jettison -- for the good of their faith -- the idea that the White House occupant must be a "religious mascot" for Christianity. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted the panel discussion, less than two months before American voters will choose between President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who is Mormon.