This is the second installment of a Deseret News two-part Choir report, published on Sunday, June 22, 2008. The first installment was published earlier in the week.
News reporter Carma Wadley spotlighted the latest recording and marketing methods of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir this week. Her well-written article appeared Continue reading →
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. He is the promised Messiah, the Redeemer, and the Son of God. Latter-day Saints worship him, follow him and strive to be like him. Jesus Christ is at the center and core of every aspect of our faith. Simply put, Continue reading →
Many are curious about the Mormon Temples. There are questions regarding the origins, theology, ceremonies and rituals. Questions such as “Can I go inside of a Mormon Temple?”, “What are Mormon weddings like?”, “Is it true Mormons baptize for the dead?”, or “What is the purpose of a Mormon Temple?” all regularly surface on the internet. Although members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are eager to answer questions and clarify misconceptions, it is a broad subject which often cannot be fully covered nor satisfied in a brief conversation.
The following beautiful story, published this week, illustrates the power of music to touch and inspire a life forever. It also testifies of the great truth that you are never too old for change!Continue reading →
I absolutely loved this story reported on KSL TV in Salt Lake City. It certainly bears witness of the power of prayer. You usually don’t hear these things reported on the news, so it was refreshing. Read full text of the story below – or, to watch the actual footage you can click on the title link. Continue reading →
A very historic and sacred event in history was commemorated this weekend. In June 1978 the Priesthood was extended to “every worthy male” member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I remember that prophetic day. I would have been 12 years old. My mother picked me up from school and told me that it had just been announced that day that “all worthy male” members of the church could be ordained to the Priesthood. I specifically thought of the large congregations of faithful Latter-day Saint members in Africa who had been praying fervently for this day. I remember feeling goosebumps from head to toe. I knew that I was now a living witness of this life-changing event.
I add my witness. I firmly believe this was a revelation coming directly from Jesus Christ to His living prophet on earth, at that time Spencer W. Kimball. President Kimball then declared these prophetic words to every child of God upon the earth. I felt the Holy Spirit confirm this to my soul. It was a day of miracles that I will never forget.
Heaven opened every door, and calls for all to enter in.
I rejoice in the beauty of the Gospel.
We are united in our diversity and strength as brothers and sisters!
SALT LAKE CITY 9 June 2008 Close to 3,000 people packed the Salt Lake Tabernacle last night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ action in June 1978 to extend its lay priesthood to men of all races.
Church leaders and members, including many who are African American, spoke to those attending the gathering. The celebration also featured musical selections from a choir led by Mormon Tabernacle Choir music director, Mack Wilberg, and soloist Alex Boye.
We live on an amazing planet. In fact, I think we often forget what a gift we have right under our two feet. Unfortunately, our precious gift is in great danger of being destroyed forever. And that’s a problem. We live in a world used to “disposable” products. Everything from diapers to dishwashers. However, what if we “dispose” of our world!? It’s not like we can just run down the street to our local Wal-Mart and pick up a new Earth.
We do realize this…right?
The First Story ever told has to do with the largest contracting job executed in history. It’s the story of one Father’s ultimate home improvement project – Super sized. It was so big, in fact, that it got a blockbuster title; Continue reading →
I have been seeing a large amount of similar questions cropping up all over the world wide web. You find them on Blogs, chat-rooms, answer sites, information networks and commentary trails on any given day: “Who are the Mormons?” “Do you know any Mormons?” “How many Mormons are there?” “Where do Mormons live?” “What do Mormons believe?”…..and so forth.
As a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a “Mormon”, I am always happy to answer these questions, share my beliefs or to offer clarification. I am pleased to share a fresh voice here who has done a lovely job addressing the “Mormon Questions”. I send kudos to this anonymous Scotsman for his creative video. Enjoy!
I read a fascinating article today about the power and effect music has not only on human beings, but also all living creatures! A leading researcher named Joshua Leeds studies the effects of sound on the human nervous system, or “psychoacoustics”.
“Sound,” he says, “is a potent energy that should not be taken for granted.”
Sound effects our neurons and our body rhythms - heart and breath rate, blood pressure, brain waves..just to name a few. The study process took an interesting turn when Leeds teamed with a veterinary neurologist named Susan Wagner. They discovered that the biorhythms of dogs Continue reading →
