The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a beautiful video for Christmas. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! There is such power in being able to view what the nativity might have looked like.
I love how this video makes me feel. Pay attention to how you feel while watching this video. That feeling you are feeling is the Spirit of God.
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Are you reading my Getting to Know Joseph articles? And are you getting impatient for me to finish? Or maybe you aren’t even wanting to read them because you stumbled upon this site during a lunch break.
I would, of course, like you to read them because I went through all that work to research and to write them! But if not…(Read them anyway)…The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a video about Joseph Smith that does a great job of summing up Joseph Smith in 5 minutes. Give it a watch! Then you can go and read the longer articles!
Also, check out the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints official website.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently released this video based on a talk by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. The video addresses how we should be unified regardless of religion, race, lifestyle, or creed. Follow Jesus Christ’s example and love one another.
I think it is extremely applicable today as people seem to be becoming less tolerant of each other’s differences and viewpoints. You may not believe as I do, but that’s okay, we can respect each other’s beliefs and work together to become strong like the rivers in the video in drawing ourselves and others into a more unified community and world.
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As I Googled the search term “Articles of Faith”, I found that having articles of faith is not unique to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I discovered that there were at least two other churches who have their variations on the same theme.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Articles of Faith were written in 1842 by the Prophet Joseph Smith to a Chicago newspaper editor and Illinois politician by the name of John Wentworth who wanted information about the beliefs and history of the Church.
Joseph Smith obliged with a long letter to Mr. Wentworth regarding the history of Joseph Smith and the Church in what is now known as the Wentworth Letter. The letter included thirteen declarations of the beliefs of the Restored Church.
The 13 Articles of Faith were later published in 1843 in the Church’s publication of the time, the Times and Seasons. Later, in 1851, they would be included in the Church’s canonized scripture in the Pearl of Great Price.
The Articles of Faith are 13 short statements of the Church’s principle beliefs. A great short summarization of the tenets of the faith.
Members of the Church often teach our children to memorize these 13 simple declarations of faith, so don’t be surprised when you ask a child to recite them that you get a wonderfully cute recitation.
1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preachthe Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reignpersonally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Joseph Smith.
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This is week 4 of the Light the World service initiative that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is promoting. It’s never too late to join in the joy of service. This week’s focus is “Light Your Faith”.
To find out more about Light the World visit the website. You can also download a calendar to help you follow along.
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This is week 3 of the Light the World service initiative that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is promoting. It’s never too late to join in the joy of service. This week’s focus is “Light Your Family”. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that through the power of God’s priesthood families can be sealed together not only for this life but for eternity. Wouldn’t this week be a great week to serve those closest to us?
To find out more about Light the World visit the website. You can also download a calendar to help you follow along.
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