Recent LDS Blog | Gospel Questions PostsGospel Questions-Why Do We Have the Doctrine and Covenants?by Tristi Pinkston21 May 2008 11:37 AMMy nonmember friend asked me: Why does every Prophet change or add to the rules? I thought everything I needed to know was in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, but then I found out about the Doctrine and Covenants. That's a BIG book of additional teachings. Gospel Questions: About Food Storageby Tristi Pinkston13 May 2008 03:00 PMMy non-member friend asked me: Why do Mormons stockpile food? Do they think the world is coming to an end? In a nutshell, yes, we do. That answer is a little bit flippant. Let me elaborate. In the Book of Revelations, we read of calamities that will befall in the last days. Gospel Questions: Turning My Back on My Brotherby Tristi Pinkston08 May 2008 12:00 PMMy non-member friend asked me: If I become a Mormon, does that mean I can't talk to my gay brother? You absolutely do not have to give up a relationship with your brother if you join the Church. Gospel Questions: What's Up with Large Families?by Tristi Pinkston06 May 2008 01:21 PMMy non-member friend asked me: Why do Mormons have so many kids? If I become a Mormon, do I have to have more kids? When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, they were told to multiply and replenish the earth. Gospel Questions: What about Those Latte-Drinking Mormons?by Tristi Pinkston05 May 2008 08:00 AMA non-member friend recently asked me: Is it true I can't drink tea, coffee, alcohol and be a Mormon? And why did the missionaries tell me I couldn't drink coffee, but my Mormon friend goes to Starbucks every day for a latte? Gospel Questions: Do Mormons Worship Joseph Smith?by Tristi Pinkston02 May 2008 12:00 PMJoseph Smith was a young boy of fourteen, living in upstate New York with his family, when a religious revival hit their area. Everyone was divided on which church was true, and in the Smith home, two religions were practiced. This was confusing to Joseph. Gospel Questions: Do Mormons Think They Have the Only True Church?by Tristi Pinkston28 Mar 2008 12:00 PMI do like to ask and answer the hard questions, don't I? Well, this one is definitely a hotbed of debate. One of the concerns that people of other religions have about the LDS Church is that we seem to think we're the only true church. Let me shed just a little more light on this. What is Priestcraft?by Tristi Pinkston05 Mar 2008 03:00 PMWe often hear the caution to beware of priestcraft, either practicing it ourselves, or falling prey to those who practice it. Gospel Questions: What Do Mormons Believe about Death?by Tristi Pinkston26 Feb 2008 04:00 PMDeath is a sorrow that will come to all of us. We lose our grandparents, our parents, sometimes a child. We may lose a spouse before we are ready to let them go. The human body is frail and can only remain with us for a short time. It's hard to let go of someone we loved so dearly. Gospel Questions: What is a Patriarchal Blessing?by Tristi Pinkston22 Feb 2008 05:13 PMBack in ancient days, there were patriarchs ordained to give blessings to the faithful who desired to know God's will for them. One such patriarch was Samuel. We read his story in 1 Samuel chapter 16. Recent Blog Comments FUSEingFamilies says... "HI, Miriam, You made some great suggestions for parents to review." |
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