Thomas S. Monson and the Holy Ghost

Wednesday January 11th, 2012 in Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes nicknamed Mormons, believe the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, is the third member of the Godhead. The Godhead consists of God, the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Mormons do not accept the trinity, a post-Biblical belief that the Godhead is not [...]

Thomas S. Monson Named Tenth Most Admired Man

Saturday December 31st, 2011 in Life of Thomas Monson, Mormonism in the News | No Comments »

A new poll by USA Today and Gallop show that Thomas S. Monson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the tenth most admired man. The poll is taken by telephone calls to people in the United States. Members of the church President Monson leads are often nicknamed Mormons. [...]

Drawing Lessons From a “Mormon Prophet”

Tuesday November 1st, 2011 in Christian Living, Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

We can draw lessons from prophets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other faiths as the “Mormon Church“). I believe a prophet’s example is one of the strongest sermons given over the pulpit of life. VISUAL ACUITY In John 1:35-36, John the Baptist discerned Jesus Christ as [...]

Does God Speak Today?

Wednesday October 19th, 2011 in Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

Have you ever finished reading the Bible and sighed in disappointment because there was nothing else? God’s words are so important, so wonderful, you wish you had more of them to read. Have you ever searched the Bible for an answer to a modern problem that simply wasn’t covered by the Bible, and wondered what [...]

Reflections on Thomas Monson and Mormon General Conference

Wednesday October 5th, 2011 in Stories, Thomas Monson | 1 Comment »

Robert Liefson teaches for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed “Mormons”) in the Seminary and Institute program for young adults, serves as volunteer fire chief in Woodruff, and is the parent of 6 children from 5-19 years of age. I was blessed to be raised in a home where I regularly heard the [...]

What is a False Prophet?

Friday September 23rd, 2011 in Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

In Matthew 24:3-8, Jesus warned his disciples that in the last days, there would be many false prophets. Some would claim to be Jesus Christ and would be believed by many. Others would, according to Paul (2 Timothy 4:3-4) ignore sound doctrine and instead gather false teachers who would tell them what they wanted to [...]

Mormon Prophet Advises Dixie State Graduates

Tuesday May 17th, 2011 in Talks by Thomas Monson, Thomas Monson in the News | No Comments »

Thomas Monson, Mormon prophet, spoke at the commencement of Dixie State College in Utah. It was the 100th anniversary of a state school that had been founded by the Mormons.

Thomas Monson on Mormon Temples

Tuesday April 26th, 2011 in Learning About Mormons, Talks by Thomas Monson | No Comments »

God began the work of temple building in Old Testament times. It continues today within the Mormon Church.

What Does the Mormon Prophet Teach About Missionary Work?

Wednesday March 16th, 2011 in Learning About Mormons, Quotes by Thomas Monson | No Comments »

Mormons send missionaries to teach about Jesus Christ.

Thomas Monson on the Mormon Welfare Program

Monday November 22nd, 2010 in Mormonism Around the World, Talks by Thomas Monson | No Comments »

The Mormon welfare program is a unique program that helps others while preserving their self-esteem.