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Articles of Faith Series – the Ninth Article

The ninth Article of Faith states: We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that the heavens are not silent. We believe that God continues to speak to His children just as He did in days long past, and that He will continue to send forth revelation as we need it. Ours is a living church. We have a prophet on the earth … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The Eighth Article

The eighth Article of Faith reads: We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. One of the biggest concerns some people have about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fact that we have “another” Bible. They feel that we don’t believe in the Bible and that we are trying to usurp the Bible with our own book of scripture. As the eighth Article of Faith states, we do believe in the Bible. It’s a … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The Fifth Article

The fifth Article of Faith states: We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that God has imparted to us the power of the Priesthood, which is the power to act in His name for the blessing of His children. This power is used to heal the sick, to give comfort and direction, and to impart authority to others within … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The Fourth Article

The Fourth Article of Faith reads: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are first, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Second, repentance. Third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. Fourth, laying on of hands, for the gift of the Holy Ghost. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often speak of faith as being the first principle of the gospel, as indeed it is. But we don’t refer to faith in general, but instead, to the specific faith that comes through believing in Jesus Christ as our Savior and in … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The Third Article

The Third Article of Faith states: “We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.” We do truly worship Jesus Christ as our Redeemer and our Savior. He entered the Garden of Gethsemane and took upon Himself our pain, our weaknesses, our sins, our sorrows—everything with which we have been burdened or do burden ourselves. He bore the weight of all those sins so that we have the opportunity to repent and to become clean from our pasts. His was a mighty, miraculous gift, one that … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The Second Article

The Second Article of Faith states: “We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.” Some religions believe that because of the fall of Adam, we are all condemned. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes a different view. We, in fact, are grateful to Adam for what he did. If he and Eve had remained in the Garden of Eden, we as a human race would not have existed. It was only when Adam and Eve left the Garden that they became able to have children. It’s true that in … Continue reading →

Articles of Faith Series: The First Article

The Prophet Joseph Smith wrote the Articles of Faith to be a summary of the beliefs of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to this day, we turn to those Articles to teach the rudiments of the gospel to those curious. Our Primary children are asked to memorize them as part of receiving their Faith in God award, and we often quote them in our Church lessons. The first Article reads: “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” This statement is perhaps one of … Continue reading →

Introduction to the Gospel Questions Series

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an unusual church. It’s okay to think so – in fact, we’ll be the first to admit it. In some ways we’re very like other religions and in some ways, we’re radically different. Many people who are not of our faith have questions concerning our practices, beliefs, and values. We’re more than happy to answer these questions and seek to share our perspective while maintaining a respect for the beliefs of others. Unfortunately, from time to time, feelings are hurt while comparing ideologies, a situation that is sad and not productive, … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 2 – June 8

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Wow, we’re wrapping up our first full week of June and has summer gotten started off with a bang? It’s the most popular month for weddings and we’ve got a lot of marriage in the news, marriage tips, and marriage advice and much more on marriage. So let’s take a look at our week in review: Saturday, June 2 My Spouse Won’t Go to the Doctor and it’s frustrating for you to cope with their illness and your own concern. So what can you do? Check out this article for some ideas and tips. Sunday, June 3 Marriage in the … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Hillary Clinton

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton was First Lady of the United States from 1993-2001. She was a Senator representing New York from 2001-2009. Hillary Clinton was the United States Secretary of State from January 21, 2009 – February 1, 2013. She was the first former First Lady to serve in the U.S. Senate and in a president’s cabinet. In 2008, Hillary Clinton ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign against Barack Obama. Health Care According to … Continue reading →