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Makings by Meikah gives one member’s view on racial inclusion (and lack thereof) in Church history
https://www.facebook.com/MakingsbyMeikah/ I am not claiming to be perfect or advanced in any way, but there are things I have noticed that I know can be better. I have not always…
Is the Church close to start developing its land holdings near Jackson County, Missouri?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns two properties — a 1,100-acre northern tract and a 3,100-acre southern one — in Lee’s Summit, MO. It has partnered with the city to develop them.
PODCAST: #LightTheWorld Listen, Learn, and Love podcast with Richard Ostler
Episode 203: John and Jenny Dye, Active LDS, Their Ministry
VIDEO: Yahosh Bonner — Finding Strength in Jesus Christ | Hope Works
Yahosh learned about his ancestors’ strength from the African American spirituals composed by those who were enslaved. Those songs were passed down from generation to generation.
VIDEO: Navigating Grief: The Power of Connection | Hope Works
How do you deal with grief? How do you comfort those who are grieving? Grief can make us question everything—our existence, our identity, even our path in life. You may feel abandoned, alone, powerless, pointless, forgotten, condemned, unmoored, or even nothing at all. How do you ignite hope when you’re in the midst of grief?
VIDEO: What Mormons believe about following Jesus Christ and God
God makes it easy for us to follow him by giving us commandments. Following the commandments can lead us to happiness. We certainly are not perfect, but God has given us a way to be forgiven of our sins through the atonement of Jesus Christ.
The Purpose and Meaning of Life according to Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Where did we come from? Why are we here on earth? And where do we go after we die? We’ve all asked these questions hoping to discover the purpose of life. Mormons—more properly referred to as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—believe that God has a plan for us. It’s called the plan of salvation, and it contains the answers to life’s questions. Jesus Christ is the central figure in God’s plan.
VIDEO: Blessed Are Ye — Matthew 5:3 (Bible video)
Jesus once gave a sermon on the Mount of Olives, famously called the Sermon on the Mount. It’s where he revealed a higher law of love and taught the Beatitudes: A spiritual character we can aspire to even today.
VIDEO: Philippians 4:13—I Can Do All Things
When we turn to Jesus Christ, we are able to do things we never dreamed were possible—or survive things we hoped we’d never have to face.
