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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 →

The Ten Commandments Series: The Tenth Commandment

We bring our series to a close by examining the tenth commandment, which is found in the Book of Exodus 20: 17 and reads: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s. Out of all ten, this commandment is the one that probably confused me the most when I was a child. “Covet” is kind of an odd word, and the meaning isn’t immediately clear. My mom explained it to me in this way – … Continue reading →

The Ten Commandments Series: The Sixth Commandment

In Exodus, chapter twenty, verse thirteen, we read: Thou shalt not kill. This seems like a very cut and dried commandment. There’s not a lot to be questioned there. But why is it, then, that this commandment is broken countless times every day in this world of ours? People kill for many different reasons. Sometimes it’s out of fear, anger, or the need for revenge. Other times, it’s out of greed or the fear of being caught. There are those who are evil who love to kill for the sake of killing itself, for the feeling of power it gives … Continue reading →

The Ten Commandments Series: The Fifth Commandment

In Exodus chapter twenty, verse twelve we read: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. We have all been given parents, not only to bring us into this world, but to raise us according to the light and knowledge they have been given. It is the parents’ job to teach us the Gospel, keep us fed and clothed, and to give us a sense of security in this unsure world. We as children are to be loved and cared for, and when we become parents, … Continue reading →

The Ten Commandments Series: The Second Commandment

The second commandment, as found in the King James version of the Bible, Exodus 20:4-6 reads: 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6. And shewing mercy unto … Continue reading →

The Ten Commandments Series: The First Commandment

Let’s take a closer look into each of the Ten Commandments, as found in the King James Version of the Bible, Book of Exodus, Chapter Twenty. The first commandment reads, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” There are several meanings to this simple sentence. First, we are not to worship any other gods. We do not worship Baal, or Asherah, or any of the heathen gods of Biblical times. We worship God, the Eternal Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ. We do not give any allegiance to idols or icons. Secondly, we are to be devoted in our … Continue reading →

Devotions of Commandments

When I was writing the blog “Devotions of Knowledge” it prompted me to consider another topic for discussion in the series, “Devotions of Commandments.” While the word “commandment” often has a negative connotation in the world that is not comparable to the nature of commandments in the Bible. I actually think that studying the commandments of God is a very productive and insightful study (as is in study in the Bible), yet it is often ignored in the general study of the Word of God. In writing this blog, I also want to point out that I am not simply … Continue reading →

Seeking and Following the Spirit-Part II

If you missed part I in this series, go here first. If we truly want to seek the spirit, first, we have to want the Holy Ghost in our lives. I’m sure all of us can think of a time in our lives where we were more spiritually minded. Maybe some of you are experiencing that time right now. But, maybe some of you can think of more spiritual times in your life than right now. One thing we need to do is to WANT the Holy Ghost in our lives daily. This is the first step in seeking it. … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review June 2nd-7th

Welcome to our Week in Review here in LDS. If you weren’t able to join us throughout the week, here is your chance to get caught up at a glance. We began the week with “Depression vs. Depression,” which talks about the differences in the two definitions of the word “depression” and how we can best support those who are dealing with the effects of the condition. Then we had a book review on “The Master Deceiver,” which talks about the importance of fortifying ourselves against the adversary. We kept on track with our “Dinner Discussions” for the week, and … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: February 4th-9th

We’ve had a lot going on in LDS this week. If you weren’t able to join us, you can catch up by reading this summary and following the links. We began the week, as was fitting, by talking about President Hinckley. Tristi blogged about a website where you can go and sign up to participate in a Book of Mormon reading tribute to President Hinckley. At last count, over 28,000 people have chosen to commemorate the passing of that dear man by studying the scriptures as he asked us to do. Miriam then told us of the selection of Thomas … Continue reading →