by | Nov 10, 2009 | Quotes by Thomas Monson, Stories |
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a good time to talk about gratitude. This has been a favorite topic of Thomas S. Monson, president of the Mormons. One of his most popular talks is entitled, “Finding Joy in the Journey” and that joy is found partially through...
by | Sep 29, 2009 | Learning About Mormons |
Most Christians have no difficulty accepting Moses or Noah as true prophets of God. After all, they lived a long time ago and they’re in the Bible. It is easier to believe that someone who lived anciently is a prophet than to believe someone in your own time is a...
by | Sep 28, 2009 | Learning About Mormons, Quotes by Thomas Monson |
Thomas S. Monson is the president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes known as Mormons. In his office hangs a painting of Jesus by Heinrich Hofmann. Of this painting, he says: Positioned on the wall of my...
by | Sep 18, 2009 | Learning About Mormons, Life of Thomas Monson, Quotes by Thomas Monson |
Mormon beliefs teach that baptism by immersion is a core practice for Christians. Even Jesus Christ, who had no sins, insisted on being baptized in order to fulfill the commandments and to set the example for his followers. Baptism is performed after a person has...
by | Aug 29, 2009 | Quotes by Thomas Monson |
One of President Monson’s favorite topics is obedience. He knows that if we obey, we will be happier in the eternal scheme of things. His years of being raised by good parents and his decades of leadership experience both in business and in the church have taught him...
