Why I Believe

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints promise in the endowment ceremony in sacred temples to obey “the law of sacrifice.” And yet, little is explained about what this consequential law actually requires. The church’s General Handbook (section 27.2) says that the law of sacrifice means “sacrificing to support the Lord’s work…

As I first started investigating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I looked at the ink on my arms and felt pangs of anxiety. Being in my 30s, I already had more than one tattoo and worried that if the missionaries knew of them, the door of this amazing faith would be closed….

I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all my life. I also served as a full-time missionary for the church in Brazil for two years. As such, it has been my privilege to see others become acquainted with and join the church. How to Join The Church of…

It sounds as if congratulations are in order if you’re reading this blog post. Your baptism is the start of your journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you do your best to follow Christ, it will be a wonderful journey. My goal in writing this article is to explain everything in detail that…

When I was a missionary, I worked with hundreds of people who had never really prayed before and helped them to learn to communicate with their Heavenly Father. Some of them struggled at first to feel comfortable praying, but eventually learned. So, should prayers be free-form or memorized? I believe the Savior Jesus Christ taught…

Temples are often some of the most beautiful buildings in any city, and many people would like to visit them to see what they are like inside. So, can anyone visit a temple? Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints are open to the public right after being built or renovated for…