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Appreciate the win-win of fasting
Is the church's policy of fasting one day a month a health law or a finance law? Is its purpose to fill coffers to feed the poor and help the needy; or is it a principle of physical well-being that God instigated to strengthen and purify our bodies? Or is it both? If so, what a win-win it is. By...
'Brilliant ideas' of the LDS Church
Mormon Life says: Wow, I think the Church has found its number one fan!
Years ago, I happened to sit on an airplane by a fellow who thought he knew quite a bit about our church. And in a way, he did! “I’ve lived around a few of you Mormons,” he said, “and you have...
Young Men Lesson 4: Gathering Fast Offerings
Mormon Life says: "The Lord’s admonition that we are stewards for those in need contains some of the strongest language in all of scripture. . . .We are accountable as stewards over earthly blessings, which the Lord has provided." -Quentin L. Cook
Discussion Questions• What can you do to properly represent Heavenly Father and the Savior as you gather fast offerings? (see 2 Corinthians 9:7).• Why is it important to have a good attitude about...
Young Men Lesson 19: Fasting
Mormon Life says: Our prayers follow patterns and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. He taught us how to pray.
Discussion Questions:How have you or someone you know been blessed through fasting?What are some things you can do to make fasting a more meaningful experience?Excerpt from "Lessons from the Lord’s...
Study: Routine periodic fasting found to be good for health, heart
While many Utahns and Mormons around the world perform a periodic fast for religious purposes, doctors are now saying it might be a health-conscious — and heart-conscious — thing to do as well. "We've shown it is not a chance finding. Fasting is not just an indicator for other healthy lifestyles....
Gospel Principles Lesson 25: Fasting
Mormon Life says: Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation.
Two thousand years ago, upon the sand and stones of Galilee walked a man that few recognized for who He truly was: the Creator of worlds, the Redeemer, the Son of God.A lawyer approached Him and...
Young Women Lesson 23: Fasting Brings Blessings
Mormon Life says: Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation.
My beloved brethren and sisters, I feel as you do that Elder David B. Haight is an inspiration to the entire Church and so many others. Two thousand years ago, upon the sand and stones of Galilee...
Young Men Lesson 13: Fasting
Mormon Life says: When we invite the Holy Ghost to fill our minds with light and knowledge, He "quickens" us, that is to say, enlightens and enlivens the inner man or woman.
In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, Paul admonished the members to act in a manner as becometh Saints. He proceeded to list appropriate attributes and behaviors. In verse 19 Paul counseled with these four...
Young Men Lesson 31: Continue in Prayer and Fasting
Mormon Life says: I fear . . . that too many of us are either not fasting on fast day or we are doing so in a lackadaisical manner.
Brethren, I hope you noticed this morning, as President Hinckley prepared to announce the names of two new Apostles, he spoke of fasting and praying to know the Lord's will. Fasting has always...
D&C Lesson 17: 'The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast'
INTRODUCTION: Take a look at 3 Nephi 24,25. The Lord quoted two chapters from Malachi to the Nephites so that they could be included in the Nephite scriptures for the sake of future generations: "These scriptures, which ye had not with you, the Father commanded that I should give unto you;...
Book of Mormon Lesson 22: Have Ye Received His Image in Your Countenances?
Mormon Life says: Like the Bible, [The Book of Mormon] is a volume of holy writ that speaks forth the mind and will of the Almighty. Like the Bible, it invites men to forsake the world and live as becometh saints. Like the Bible, it has such an impact upon the hearts of men that they are prepared to die in defense of their beliefs. Already the ten thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh have left Babylon and come to Zion with songs of everlasting joy because of it. And before the end of the world, which is the premillennial destruction of the wicked, and before the end of the earth, which shall not occur until after the Millennium, the Book of Mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p.170)
Introduction Alma's reform movement involved at least these four cities: Zarahemla, Gideon, Melek, and Ammonihah. These chapters deal with his ministry in Zarahemla and in Gideon. Once Alma had...
