by Keith L. Brown | Nov 22, 2013 | Adversity
Charlotte Brontë, a British novelist whose novels have become standards of English literature, is quoted as having said, “The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.” There are perhaps many people in...
by | Apr 8, 2011 | Adversity, Basic Beliefs, General Conference Talks, Mormon Beliefs
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons, recently held its semi-annual General Conference. In this conference, Mormon leaders instruct members and other listeners in ways to better live Christ’s teachings. In the...
by | Jul 16, 2009 | Adversity, Mormon News
The economy is making people nervous, but Mormons have been preparing for this moment all their lives. Mormon families are taught to avoid debt, save money, and set aside a year’s supply of food and other commodities needed to get through a challenging economic time....
by | Jun 30, 2008 | Adversity, Faith, Jesus Christ, Uncategorized
Personal Response by Jack Rushton I believe this is a very profound question that has undoubtedly been asked by millions of people from the beginning of time. Life can seem unfair at times as we experience our own personal suffering, and witness through our own eyes...
by | Mar 25, 2008 | Adversity, Faith, Grace, Jesus Christ, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles
Personal Response by Karen Merkley The lights aren’t always green. The bread isn’t always fresh. Tires go flat. Bills mound. People take ill and die at every stage of life. People struggle. Others starve. Wars go on. Grief is part of the human experience....
by | Jan 22, 2008 | Adversity, Basic Beliefs, Faith, God
Mormon Beliefs: Why Suffering? Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Savior’s re-established Church in our day) believe that God is all-powerful and has every capacity to intervene in our lives. He gives us, and accounts for,...