urn:uuid:5ff9544f-ae55-0041-a827-df5e0401f554 2009-02-27T23:07:21-05:00 tfurrows urn:uuid:682ff47d-e02f-2f40-2cc4-c03f3d332192 2009-02-27T23:07:21-05:00

What do people want to know about Mormonism?

The internet is an amazing resource, but for some topics you just want to be sure you're getting the right answer. One example of this is medical information. There are hundreds of websites out there that might tell you hundreds of different things about any medical condition or treatment. Does that mean they're all right? Some might think they're right, but they could be completely wrong. You have to make sure you're getting your information from a good source.

To me, religious information is just as vital as medical information, and I want to know that I am getting correct answers from a good source. A lot of people have questions about Mormonism, and a lot of people turn to the internet to get these questions answered.  The problem is, are they getting their answers from a good source? Often times, people try to get answers from websites that have an obvious dislike for Mormons. One thing is for sure: these websites wont give you the truth.

Lds.org and Mormon.org are official websites of the Mormon church, and they will give correct answers about what Mormons believe in. These are great starting points. Mormon.org even has a "live chat" where you can ask an actual person questions about Mormonism, and get real answers that you know represent what a Mormon actually thinks and believes.

I also have a personal blog where you can ask basic questions about mormonism, it is over at jozhaus.wordpress.com. I like a lot to lds.org and mormon.org, and I try to share my personal thoughts and answers to basic questions in a way that is easy to read.

So, if you have questions about Mormonism, please feel free to ask- or, visit the Mormon churchs official websites for answers you know are valid and true.
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urn:uuid:bf8b8821-1011-f75d-193d-ae5ba2cc1eca 2008-12-01T21:26:52-05:00

For me, Christmas is a time of Joy. Now that I'm a little older, I am able to look past the presents and lights, and see the present that Christ gave for us all, by being born here on earth and by dying for us on the cross. I can see the light that He gave the world through His words, His works and His sacrifice.

If you are curious about how Mormons feel about Christmas, I would invite you to watch the mormon Christmas devotional online. It is a free event, open to all. You can watch it live on Dec 7 at 6pm Mountain Time, or you can wait until after it is broadcast and watch it at your convenience.

More details here


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urn:uuid:5753b2ec-48c6-04fb-0ed1-63fa03d64274 2008-07-02T17:16:30-04:00

Here are a few links to more information about it. I hope that it helps to clear any confusion up.

newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/media-letter
newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-seeks-to-address-public-confusion-over-texas-polygamy-group
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urn:uuid:84bf0b19-a680-9257-8e60-77e387474cd7 2008-05-15T18:13:27-04:00

First, I'd start out by saying that I believe God can answer prayers in many different ways. I also believe that we each have to learn and understand how God wants to answer our prayers, for us personally. We have the resonsibility to actively look for the answer to our prayers, and give the credit to God when the answers come.

One way that God can answer prayers is through the Holy Spirit. This is probably one of the more subtle ways He might answer a prayer, and being able to feel and understand these answers requires that a person be humble, and in tune with the Spirit. Praying in a quiet place, then giving some of your time to God after you pray for Him to answer can help you feel the Spirit of God in response to your prayers.

Now, I'm not saying you need to hear a voice, but just look for a feeling. For me, it is a peaceful feeling that seems to fill my body. It gives me strength and courage, and if I listen to my heart as I feel that feeling, I understand what God wants me to understand.

We can also look for answers to our prayers in the actions of others, or in the actions we are prompted to take. Follow those promptings that are good, and you'll never go wrong. Be sure to thank God for the answers you get, and you'll get more and more.
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urn:uuid:ebf51dff-d990-b99f-f5c3-5bfc951bd8e6 2008-05-15T18:06:49-04:00

jozhaus.wordpress.com - Questions about Mormonism

mormonheadlines.blogspot.com - Mormons in the News

If you want to see what I've been writing about, and what people have been asking, please go ahead and take a look at those two sites.

Now that I have this account back in my memory, I'll start posting more here too.
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urn:uuid:688fc705-efda-4bd4-5508-b1bc733ab1c2 2008-01-03T18:24:11-05:00

Mormons believe in a simple method of prayer:

1. Address God. We usually start with “Our Father in Heaven” or “Dear Heavenly Father”, but any respectful address is fine.
2. Thank God. We generally start by thanking God for specific blessings like “thank you that our family can be together today” or “thank you for your help with ——-”, etc.
3. Ask God. The scriptures say “ask and ye shall receive”. We believe you can ask for anything, such as “please bless us with safety” or “bless our daughter to be well”.
4. Close in the name of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is our mediator with the Father, and that all of our prayers should be in His name.

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urn:uuid:17c10c2d-c7c9-8b0b-490c-62574c15261b 2008-01-03T18:22:18-05:00

I don't claim to be the ultimate source for information about the mormon, or LDS, church, but I have been a mormon all my life, I have studied in a 4-year seminary program, and I have served a 2-year volunteer ecclesiastical mission.
So, if there are any questions I might be able to help with, I'd be glad to do so. I'll also post basic or frequently asked questions here from time to time.
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