by | Apr 13, 2011 | Blog, Finding Truth, Mormon Church news, Mormonism, Service
Some reviewers of the Book of Mormon Musical on Broadway have pointed out the musical doesn’t just insult Mormons—it also really insults the people of Uganda. While Uganda does have a great deal of poverty and many problems, they aren’t unsolvable problems and not...
by | Apr 8, 2011 | Friends, Service, Teens Making a Difference
When thirteen-year-old Spencer was called to be the president of his deacon’s quorum, he took the job seriously. A deacon is a member of the Mormon priesthood. Mormons have a different kind of priesthood than most churches because every worthy boy or man who is at...
by | Nov 29, 2010 | Blog, Friends, Service, Teen Life, Teens Making a Difference
Do you consider yourself the creative type? If not, maybe you think creativity is about being a great artist or writer. Those are two ways to be creative, but they’re not the only ways. Look at these types of creativity teens like you might have: Lindsey plans parties...
by | Nov 3, 2010 | Friends, Service, Teens Making a Difference
Madison lives in Gila, Arizona. She has a severe form of autism and because of that, many of the ordinary experiences of teenagers are out of her reach. For Mormon teen girls, earning the Young Women’s Medallion is an ordinary teen experience. The girls work for their...
by | Oct 28, 2010 | Blog, news, Service, Teen Life, Teens Making a Difference
Brandon Jackson is a teenage hero. He’s eighteen years old and since he was fourteen, he’s raised more than 150,000 dollars to help Honduran orphans. He also travels there to work with the children at his own expense on a regular basis. He first learned of the project...
by | Sep 10, 2010 | Encouragement, Friends, Service, Teen Life, Youth
Friendship is usually pretty important to most teenagers. Not having friends can make a teenager frustrated and lonely. Having the wrong kinds of friends can cause all sorts of trouble for teens. When you have a best friend, and it’s a real best friend who loves you...