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Why Did Joseph Smith Create An Illegal Bank? – The Kirtland Safety Society

In 1837, the church was in a troublesome amount of debt. As expected, Joseph Smith tried to come up with a way to solve this financial crisis. The idea that he and other LDS leaders agreed on was to start their own bank. But in order to successfully start a banking institution, you need toContinue reading “Why Did Joseph Smith Create An Illegal Bank? – The Kirtland Safety Society”

Missionary Lesson Prep #3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

On page 3, it says, “Through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ, you can become clean from sin and enjoy peace of conscience. You can become worthy to live in Heavenly Father’s presence after this life.” A few points to hit on here: “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifiethContinue reading “Missionary Lesson Prep #3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ”

Missionary Lesson Prep #2: The Plan of Salvation

Starting on page 2, it says: “As you learn about the plan of salvation, you will find answers to these questions: “Where did I come from?” “What is my purpose in life?” “Where will I go after this life?” “Can you show me where heavenly mother is mentioned in this pamphlet, in the Bible orContinue reading “Missionary Lesson Prep #2: The Plan of Salvation”

6 Things For My Daughter To Look For In A Man

Aside from choosing to follow Christ, the biggest decision one can possibly make in this life is who to marry. This is a life-long covenant we are talking about and “what God has brought together, let man not separate.” So we’d better be very wise and discerning not only in our own life but inContinue reading “6 Things For My Daughter To Look For In A Man”

Are We God’s Literal Offspring?

In one of the missionary pamphlets that they pass out to people (The Restoration of The Gospel of Jesus Christ), the first thing it says is “God is your father in heaven.” When it says this, it means that God the father is literally the father of your spirit. Meaning that heavenly father and heavenlyContinue reading “Are We God’s Literal Offspring?”

Missionary Lesson Prep #1: The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

It’s important to remember what our motives should be whenever we do engage with anyone of a different faith. Those motives should be: Keeping that in mind, let’s get to it the first lesson that LDS missionaries are trained to teach you. Below is a link to the online pamphlet if you want to followContinue reading “Missionary Lesson Prep #1: The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”

My First Temple Endowment Experience

Whether the experience was good or bad, the first time going through the endowment ceremony is an experience that a Latter Day Saint will always remember. In an Ex-Mormon Christian Facebook group, I asked 3 questions regarding the first time they went through the temple endowment ceremony. Some people responded with details. Others answered withContinue reading “My First Temple Endowment Experience”