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  • Lineage of Adam to Joseph - Beginning of Time…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 15:16:44 EST     
    Do you know how long Adam lived? Was he alive at the time of the flood? See this lineage to learn the genealogy of Adam down to Joseph, From the Beginning of Time…
  • What is Modern Revelation - FAQ on Modern Revelation…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 15:03:09 EST     
    What is modern revelation and why do we need a living prophet?…
  • How is the Sacrament Blessed? - Blessing of the Sacrament…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 11:18:14 EST     
    The sacrament is blessed and passed to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the Sunday service of Sacrament Meeting. Learn how this ordinance is performed and why we do…
  • Sacrament Bread and Water - What is the Sacrament…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 14:02:00 EDT     
    The sacrament is a sacred ordinance administered by Jesus Christ unto His followers after His resurrection. Learn what the sacrament represents and what covenant we renew when we partake of the ble…
  • Joseph Smith Quotes - Quotes from Joseph Smith…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 13:15:54 EDT     
    These Joseph Smith Quotes begin with his search for truth and end before his martyrdom…
  • Infant Baptism - Do Babies Need to Be Baptized?…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 13:18:39 EDT     
    Throughout history and during these modern days, there are those who believe infant baptism is necessary, but do babies need to be baptized? Find out in this FAQ on infant baptism…
  • 7 Reasons Why Mormons are Christian - Seven Reasons Why Mormons are …Created: 2009-10-07 @ 17:28:56 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 17:36:09 EDT
    This list gives several reasons why Mormons are Christian with supporting scriptures, quotes, and links to more in depth articles…
  • 10 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas - Focus on Christ This Christmas…Created: 2009-10-01 @ 13:02:15 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:08:55 EDT
    This list gives 10 ways you can keep Christ in Christmas this season…
  • Book of Mormon Timeline Poster - Timeline of Book of Mormon HistoryCreated: 2009-09-24 @ 15:51:42 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 15:59:01 EDT
    This creative poster by Jeremy Skidmore is an artistic Book of Mormon Timeline…
  • Book of Mormon Map Poster - Map of Book of Mormon LandsCreated: 2009-09-24 @ 15:45:05 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 16:15:22 EDT
    This beautiful poster, created and submitted by Jeremy Skidmore, is a creative map of the American Continent during the times in The Book of Mormon…
  • Truth - What is TruthCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:20:12 EDT     
    Learn what truth is and how to find it, including through personal revelation from the Spirit of God…
  • The Devil - Is the Devil Real?Created: 2009-09-11 @ 17:57:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 18:08:16 EDT
    Yes, the devil is real, but how do we know this? Find out in this article about the reality of Satan…
  • Jesus Christ - Definition of Jesus ChristCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:55:51 EDT     
    Who is Jesus Christ? Find out the definition of Christ in the LDS glossary…
  • Charity - Definition of CharityCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:42:47 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:56:22 EDT
    Learn the Mormon definition of charity in this LDS dictionary…
  • Calling - Definition of a CallingCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:32:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:56:29 EDT
    What does it mean when members of the Church of Jesus Christ are given a calling? Learn the definition and examples of callings here…
  • Savior - Why Do We Need a Savior?Created: 2009-09-03 @ 20:19:57 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:22:47 EDT
    Jesus Christ was chosen to be our Savior to fulfill God's plan of salvation but why do we need a savior? Share your answer with us and your response will be posted here…
  • Prayer - Why Do We Need to Pray?Created: 2009-09-03 @ 20:09:32 EDT     
    Prayer is one of the very basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because it's how we communicate with God but why is it so important? Why do we need to pray? …
  • Modern Prophets - Why Do We Need a Modern Prophet?…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 15:04:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 15:17:17 EDT
    One of our greatest beliefs as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the basic belief in modern prophets but why do we need a modern prophet? Tell us why and your response w…
  • What Mormons Believe Quiz ResultsCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 16:03:37 EDT     
    Thanks for taking this quiz.: sans serif font quiz results easy quiz document url basic beliefs…
  • What Do Mormons Believe? Easy QuizCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 15:53:05 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 09:57:59 EDT
    Do you know what Mormons believe? Test your knowledge with this easy quiz!…
  • Importance of Education - Why Education is Important to MormonsCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 15:48:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:07:35 EDT
    Why is Education Important? What do Mormons teach about education and additional learning?…
  • What We Wish We'd Known When We Were Newlyweds by John & Kimberly By…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 15:44:20 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 16:05:04 EDT
    In this review of John & Kimberly Bytheway's audio CD, "What We Wish We'd Known When We Were Newlyweds," you'll find out how many stars it received and if it would make a good wedding…
  • Doctrine and Covenants - Book of Scripture - What is the Doctrine an…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 00:02:01 EDT     
    Where did this Mormon book of scripture come from and of what value is it? Find out what the Doctrine and Covenants is in this FAQ and why it is unique…
  • Pearl of Great Price - Book of Scripture - What is the Pearl of Grea…Created: 2009-08-05 @ 23:48:00 EDT     
    Where did the Pearl of Great Price come from? And why is it considered a "pearl of great price?"…
  • The Continuous Atonement by Brad Wilcox - LDS Book Review - Atonemen…Created: 2009-07-16 @ 16:33:13 EDT     
    The Continuous Atonement by Brad Wilcox is about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how we need to be saved and redeemed on a continual basis. Read this review to learn more including how many stars…
  • Scriptures - The Holy ScripturesUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:33:06 EST
    Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Saints are often called Mormons because of the Book of Mormon. Learn more about this sacred book of scripture and the other scriptures we u…
  • Free Bible - How to Request a Free BibleUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:13:16 EST
    Request a free Bible in less than two minutes…
  • Prophets of God - Ancient and Modern Prophets of God…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:12:52 EST
    God communicates with us through His chosen men called prophets. God has called prophets both in ancient times as well as in these modern days. These resources explain why we need prophets and list…
  • Old Testament Bible Prophets - List of Bible Prophets of the Old Tes…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:11:08 EST
    This list is of Old Testament Bible Prophets from Adam to Malachi…
  • Lineage of Abraham and IsraelUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:10:29 EST
    These charts are of the lineage of Terah, Abraham's father and the twelve tribes of Israel, the 12 sons of Jacob, and there are different charts to choose from!…
  • 13 Articles of Faith - What Mormons Believe - Summarized in 13 Artic…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:42:15 EST
    The 13 Articles of Faith, written by Joseph Smith, are the basic beliefs of the LDS Church and a good summary of what mormons believe…
  • LDS Church Manuals: Home and FamilyUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 12:39:14 EST
    LDS Church Manuals for the Home and Family including For the Strength of Youth, Family Home Evening, Scripture Stories and more…
  • LDS Church Manuals: PrimaryUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 12:37:31 EST
    These LDS Church Manuals are used in Primary and include The Sharing Time Outline and the Children's Sacrament Meeting Presentation as well as Faith in God for Boys and Girls…
  • LDS Church Manuals: Sunday SchoolUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 12:32:46 EST
    The LDS Church Manuals for Sunday School include each year's study of The Old Testament, The New Testament, The Book of Mormon, and The Doctrine and Covenants…
  • Sacrament Meeting - Worship with Us in our Sacrament Meeting…Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 14:01:30 EDT
    Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet together every Sunday to participate in the ordinance of the sacrament. Visitors are always welcome to worship with us, but what shou…
  • What are LDS Garments or Mormon Underwear?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 17:36:15 EDT
    One of the things people sometimes hear about members of the LDS Church is that we wear a strange underclothing, some kind of Mormon underwear. What they are referring to is the LDS garment, but wh…
  • Baptism For the DeadUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:44:24 EDT
    Because baptism is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God everyone must have the opportunity to be baptized, including those who have died. Heavenly Father has provided a way that all may have the o…
  • How to Be BaptizedUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:44:06 EDT
    Those who have faith in Christ and repent of their sins must be baptized. But it is necessary for baptism to be administered in a proper way and with the proper authority…
  • Who Should Be Baptized?Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:43:46 EDT
    Everyone who sins must be baptized but what about babies, little children, and the mentally disabled. Do they need to be baptized? Find out in this article about who should be baptized…
  • Why Be Baptized?Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:42:30 EDT
    Baptism is a personal covenant between you and God and in the LDS Church it is the third principle and ordinance of the gospel which means it's how we show faith in Christ and repent of our sins…
  • Baptism in the LDS ChurchUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:41:33 EDT
    In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe in being baptized. But why be baptized? Who should be baptized? And how should one go about doing it? Learn all about baptism in the LD…
  • Are Mormons Christian ? Four Reasons Why Mormons are ChristianUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 17:43:39 EDT
    In reply to four accusations, this list tells Why Mormons are Christian…
  • Are Mormons Christian ? An Explanation of Why Mormons are ChristiansUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 17:35:09 EDT
    Are Mormons Christian? This article explains why Mormons are Christians which is one of the most common accusations that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contend with…
  • LDS Holidays - Holidays Celebrated by Latter-day SaintsUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:45:46 EDT
    As Latter-day Saints we love to celebrate the holidays because they mean spending special time with our families. Following, in order by month, are a list of articles and other resources for these …
  • Spiritual Gifts - Top Ten Spiritual Gifts to Give the Savior…Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:11:30 EDT
    If you could only give one gift to Jesus Christ what would it be? What kind of gift would He want? The very best gift we could give to Jesus Christ would be to change a part of ourselves that is no…
  • LDS Life - Our Standards, Values, and PracticesUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:10:12 EDT
    As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) we have a specific set of standards and practices that we follow in our day to day lives. Here you can learn about how we …
  • Book of Mormon ? What is the Book of MormonUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:18:35 EDT
    Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, is an account of God's dealings with different groups of people who lived on the American continent. The history in the Book of Mormon recounts ho…
  • Reflections of Christ Review ? Review of the Coffee Table Book Refle…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:04:35 EDT
    Reflections of Christ is a coffee table book containing 30 outstanding pictures of Jesus Christ- photographs by Mark Mabry depicting the life of Christ during the New Testament-era…
  • Strait and Narrow Path to Eternal Life ChartUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 16:06:06 EDT
    This visual chart of the Strait and Narrow Path, created by Jeremy Skidmore, illustrates the Plan of Salvation, the four principles and ordinances of the gospel, and what we need to do to know the …
  • Plan of Salvation PosterUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 16:02:48 EDT
    This beautiful poster of the Plan of Salvation (also known as the Great Plan of Happiness, Plan of Redemption, Plan of Mercy) is a wonderful visual of where we came from and where we're going…
  • General Conference NotebooksUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 15:13:37 EDT
    General Conference of the LDS Church is held twice a year, and this notebook idea is a great way to help children (and adults) listen and pay closer attention to what is being said. …
  • Basic Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:48:59 EDT
    A lot of what you hear and read about Mormons is inaccurate, incomplete, or highly misconstrued. In fact, the beliefs and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) a…
  • How to Know the Truth - or How to Gain a TestimonyUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:39:49 EDT
    This article gives the steps on How to know the truth or how to Gain your own Testimony about something that is true…
  • Premortal Existence - Part of the Plan of SalvationUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:42:02 EDT
    The first part of the Plan of Salvation is the Premortal Existence, which is that we lived (as spirits) before we were born, in a place called the Pre-Existence (or heaven) with our Heavenly Father…
  • Temptations and Trials: Overcoming TemptationsUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:38:01 EDT
    Life is a time of struggles, trials, and temptations and is a time to prepare ourselves to meet God by being tested. Temptations come in all forms but they are not of God. Experiencing temptations …
  • Overcoming Addiction and Destructive Habits - How to Overcome Addict…Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:28:33 EDT
    What is addiction and how can you be healed from a life that has become unmanageable? Learn about overcoming addiction and other destructive habits through the LDS Church's free addiction recovery …
  • Putting on the Armor of God - LDS Book ReviewUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:26:14 EDT
    Putting on the Armor of God by Steven A. Cramer - LDS Book Review…
  • Names of Devil - Over 40 Names for the DevilUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:16:07 EDT
    This list contains over 40 names of the devil, such as Satan…
  • Jesus Christ - Who is Jesus Christ?Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:47:46 EDT
    Who is Jesus Christ? In this profile of Jesus Christ learn how He is the only begotten son of God, the Creator, our Savior, and how He is the perfect example…
  • Prophet - What is a Prophet?Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:46:03 EDT
    What is a prophet and why do we need one? Learn the purpose for God's chosen servants, what prophets teach and testify of, and the reality of living prophets…
  • How to Pray - Praying to GodUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:44:04 EDT
    Prayer is a very important and a vital belief of Latter-day Saints because it is how we communicate with God and how he sometimes communicates with us…
  • Atonement of Jesus Christ ? Why the Atonement of Jesus Christ Was Ne…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:30:59 EDT
    The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most important principle of the gospel. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that Christ and His Atonement are the "rock" upon whic…
  • LDS Church 101 - Find out Basic Beliefs of the LDS ChurchUpdated: 2009-08-26 @ 09:32:01 EDT
    This course lists 10 teachings on LDS Church doctrine. These basic LDS Church beliefs are the place to start learning about the LDS Church…
  • Halloween Craft: Bat Finger PuppetsUpdated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:06:49 EDT
    When I was a kid I remember making these cute bat finger puppets for a Halloween craft at an activity. They're so easy for kids to make and when you move your hand up and down their wings flap!…
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