by | May 19, 2010 | Stories |
Mormons teach, as Jesus taught, that each person must be baptized. Mormons may be baptized no sooner than age eight, when they are old enough to choose for themselves with parent permission and to understand right from wrong. Following are stories the Mormon prophet,...
by | May 19, 2010 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
Brigham Young was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons. A Mormon prophet fills the same role as a Biblical prophet—he relays the words of God and leads the church. He is not worshipped, but...
by | Mar 10, 2010 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
Mormon temples are unique buildings that are not used for normal Sunday worship services. While chapels, where services are held, are open to the public, the temples require special permission to attend, and are for people who have been members of the Church for at...
by | Feb 27, 2010 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
Teenagers today need, far more than peer socialization, the influence and guidance of righteous adults. They need good adult role models who can show them the way to live, and they need adults who pray for them, watch over them, and guide them. While parents have the...
by | Feb 27, 2010 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
Thomas S. Monson, the Mormon prophet, loves teenagers. He often tells stories that show us teens are often wonderful, despite the frequent efforts by the press to show otherwise. He also likes to show adults how teenagers can be influenced by uplifting experiences and...
by | Dec 15, 2009 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
Scouting has been an official part of the program for Mormon teenagers since 1913. Thomas S. Monson achieved the rank of Life Scout as a teenager and has been actively involved in Scouting leadership all his adult life. Following are some of his favorite Scouting...