Tag Archives: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Small things can make a big difference
I am taking an LDS Institute class this semester. It is a class about the second half of the Book of Mormon. I am really enjoying myself as I take a break from the busy day of doctoral classes and homework. Rather than carrying heavy scriptures around, I use the LDS Scriptures app for my [...]
Put Jesus Christ back into Christmas
This season can be a very stressful time. It is a time when we expect a great deal, and this often involves showing our love with extraordinary gifts. But these economic times may be too much for you this year so that you can meet your normal expectations. I think that is OK. Because I [...]
Draper Utah Temple Tour
LDS Temple Open Houses Before a temple is dedicated to the Lord, LDS temples are open at scheduled times for the public to walk through and see the various rooms of the new temple. There are also short, explanatory sessions at the beginning and end of the walk through. Liz and I walked through the [...]
NPR’s Report on Mormon Temples
NPR had a report about temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons or LDS). They ask if Mormon temples are secret or sacred. Read the story for yourself: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99175018
LDS Temples
New Draper Utah Temple Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church) believe that our temples are the House of the Lord. Our temples are a place of peace, respite from the world, and filled with God’s love for us. The Savior regards the temple as his own house (see Matthew [...]
New Mormon Studies Fellowship at the University of Utah
I am so very excited because I just discovered that the University of Utah will be sponsoring two Mormon Studies fellowships for the next 2 years. According to the Deseret News: Reflecting something of a softening in the University of Utah’s decades-long reputation for eschewing academic study associated with Mormonism, the U. is offering a [...]
I Love being LDS
I love being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon). I started this new blog so I could discuss my membership openly. I don’t want to offend anyone, but I do want to state who I am and how I believe. The Church saved my life. It has given me [...]
