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Mormon Youth and the Plan of Salvation

In a recent youth video filmed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (mistakenly referred to as the Mormon Church by members of other faiths), 19-year-old Caleb Ceran shares his testimony of the 2013 youth theme, “Stand Ye in Holy Places.” In the video he shares how the plan of salvation has helped [...]

Jesus Christ Knows You Personally

When I was a toddler I used to be so afraid to be dropped off at a babysitters because I thought my parents would forget me.  Believe it or not, they never did! But the reality is that they could have forgotten me, probably not forever, but at least for a small period of time.  [...]

Repentance and Starting Over After Sin

I was writing an article about the apostle Peter today for another website. I like Peter. Sometimes people aren’t very nice to him because they focus too much on the mistakes he made, but he did more right than wrong. Peter was the first apostle Jesus chose. He had so many people to choose from, [...]

How Mormon Teens Learn to Serve Others

I read an article a while back about Jabari Parker, the high school basketball star who is considered the best in the United States. The reporter mentioned that after a big win, he couldn’t find Jabari. The rest of the team was talking to reporters or meeting girls, but Jabari was nowhere to be seen. [...]

David Archuleta to Serve a Mormon Mission

David Archuleta, the pop star who became world famous after coming in second on American Idol, made a surprising announcement during a Christmas concert in Utah. He is putting his career on hold for two years to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are sometimes [...]

Thoughts on Faith

by Jessica Let us here observe, that three things are necessary in order that any rational and intelligent being may exercise faith in God unto life and salvation: First, the idea that he actually exists. Secondly, a correct idea of his character, perfections, and attributes. Thirdly, an actual knowledge that the course of life which he [...]

Teens and Swearing

I’m reading a popular book for older kids and teens right now to review and it’s a great book except that the author uses God’s sacred name as a swear word over and over again. It isn’t essential to the story or even the character. She could just as easily use another term to show [...]

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.

How the Book of Mormon Musical Got Missionaries All Wrong

The Book of Mormon Musical doesn’t just make fun of Mormons–it treats young people disrespectfully.

Mormon Teens are Learning About Kindness and Virtuousness

This year Mormon teens are learning to improve their faith, which includes Mormon beliefs about kindness and virtue.