by Jessica The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often mistakenly called the Mormon Church) holds its members to high standards. There are certain covenants members take upon themsleves, which they strive every day to work on and keep. There are times, though, when an individual does something that can get him or her excommunicated [...]
Posts under ‘Agency’
Thoughts on Forgiveness
Jr. High can be one of the hardest times in a child’s life. I wish that I could say that I wasn’t one of those kids, but that’s not the case. I did not have the mouth–brain filter that I’ve since worked on back then. I said something that was apparently very mean to a [...]
Thoughts on Abortion
by Jessica Abortion is probably one of the touchiest subjects that is brought up amongst the women in and outside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But it’s also an essential topic of discussion, which should be gone over with every person. Abortion, the taking of life, is one of the most [...]
Agency, or the Right to Choose
I am not a perfect person. I will admit that right now to you the reader. The reason that I am not a perfect person is because I have made poor decisions in my life. But it’s those decisions that are an essential part of the plan of salvation. God sent his children to the [...]
The World vs Eternity
By Susan E. Lately I have been hyper-aware of the fact that the world has nothing to offer us for eternity. Let me describe what I mean by “the world” and by “eternity.” If you are not a Latter-day Saint, a little background might help you understand what I am trying to illustrate. “The world” [...]
How Do I Treat People Who Live Differently Than I Do?
There is a difference between tolerance and tolerating. Looking at how Jesus handled things can help us know how to treat others.
Eternal Perspective: the Big Picture for Mormon Youth
Growing up is hard. Being a teenager is often awkward, but in youth and young adulthood we make crucial decisions that determine what adults we will become. Deciding whether to stay morally clean, who and when to date, whether to have a Temple marriage, what college to go to, whether to prepare to be a [...]
Repent and Be Worthy to Return to Heavenly Father
Mormons believe that God made a way for everyone to return to him through Jesus Christ, and the way is repentance. It is not a punishment for sin to have to admit wrongs, change our ways, and sometimes confess to a bishop. The steps of repentance put us back on the path to righteousness, and [...]
Free to Make Good Choices
“You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons [and daughters] of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future.” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “See the End [...]