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Hey I love your blog! I'm almost 20 and I have been in the church my whole life with inactive parents. I have been thinking a lot about endowments. I have been praying about it for months any other tips about preparing?

Have you talked to your bishop? I know when I was preparing talking to him and taking the temple prep class were an amazing help. My bishop had me read the instructors manual for the class. I know it was really helpful as I prepared. If you have more specific questions or I didn't go in depth enough, please let me know! Congratulations on your decision!!-Rebecca

what do you do when your missionaries drop you but you still want to learn about the church?

I'm sorry they dropped you, that isn't fair to you. You can look online and find the nearest ward or branch to you. If you call the bishop they can send missionaries to you. Or you can private message us and we can send your name and add you to the missionaries list. Good Luck!!-Rebecca

Hi! So I don't belong to the Church but I am going to visit the new Philadelphia Temple tomorrow and I'm not sure what to wear. I know that modesty is requested but what exactly does that mean. (I'm female by the way) Thank you!

Great question! A lot of people will wear a skirt or dress. Modest for us is outlined in the "For Strength of Youth" pamphlet.Which you can find on lds.org. I'll link it below.Skirt length should be around the knee, blouse covering the shoulders and cover the front of you. My mom gave me a helpful hint for this part. If you put your had at the base of your throat in the front, thumb where the clavicle bones meet, your top should reach your pinkie. Again just something my mom taught me not the FSoY pamphlet. https://www.lds.org/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth?lang=engHave fun and I am so jealous you get to go!! -Rebecca

Hi, I know this page hasnt been updated for a while so you may not answer but I had this question and I am a member. I was wondering how we should act or maybe even try to be a good example if someone close to you maybe even in your family is doing something bad, perhaps illegal? Would we be expected to report it even if it didn't involve us? Should I talk to him/her and tell them how I feel and why they should stop? Also pray? I may have answered my own question but if you'd like to add pls do.

First I am so sorry you are in this situation, and that your family/friend is in trouble. I have two examples for you: 1. One of my family members had become an alcoholic. He started drinking as a teenager. He and those close to him didn't really push him to quit. They let him do it, until his kids found out because he was so sick he was hospitalized. His kids pushed him to rehab. They helped him see that what he was doing was destroying him. Since then he has been doing so much better he has been sober for almost a year and a half. 2. Second example another family member got into drugs and alcohol at an early age. Her family knew but no one really pushed her, one of her siblings tried but the others talked her out of it. This family member recently passed away because of her choices to indulge in drugs and alcohol. The only person who truly tried to help her was turned away. My advice, even if it is illegal help them. Pray, talk to them, help them to see how much their choice is hurting them and those who love them. Even if they are mad now, they will eventually see how much you love them. My first relative was so embarrassed and upset that his kids found out about his drinking but he is happier and healthier then I have ever seen him.My other relative left her son an orphan in the care of her parents. I don't know exactly what your loved one is going through, but be gentle yet firm. Let them know you love them, that you want to help them be their best self. Good luck my friend,-Rebecca

I married the person I met while on my mission. I waited 4.5 years after meeting her to do so. She served a mission during that time and we dated short time afterwards. She had everything going for her at home…only we had to pray a lot beforehand to know if it was right. It’s been hard, as your other writer put it. I became an ordinary person after my mission and so did she…that opens up a bunch of problems as you only see him/her as a very spiritual person and a messenger of God. But, I know what I felt when I met her and that was 28 years ago. I was to meet her and serve where I served. She was everything I wanted and more. Pray and then pray more is my counsel. Make sure you are receiving an answer to those prayers. Eternity is a very long time. Date if you can and date others to make sure he is that one person you can love forever. Good Luck!

I have have a bit of an urgent question. My best friend told me last night that her and her boyfriend have broken the law of chastity (he's not lds) and she has started the repentance process and I have no idea how to support her. Any ideas?

If she was my friend I would let her know that I am so proud of her for going through the repentance process. She made a mistake, but now she is trying to fix it. As for the support, ask her how she would like you to support her. If that is taking the 90 day Book of Mormon challenge, or sitting outside the bishops office when she has an appointment, she will let you know. Even by you asking she will know you care about her, want to help her and will be there for her.Good luck and thank you again for the question I'm sure someone else has had a similar situation.-Rebecca

Hi Everyone,

Some of you longtime followers might remember me. My name is Rebecca, my friend Kim added me as an administrator a couple years ago. Since then I have been dealing with depression and anxiety. But now I have these problems under control, and I am back and ready to answer questions. I am so excited to share the gospel with you guys and to help you with your questions and help share what I know. To learn more as I answer you guys, thanks for the opportunity to share with you guys! Bring on the questions! Rebecca

Someone asked about decaf tea - when I served my mission I learned that it isn't the caffeine but the tea leaf that's the problem. Green, black, white, and other tea leaves are against the word of wisdom, but herbal teas are perfectly okay!

Okay,I don't even know where to start. I'm from Europe, and last year a missionary from Utah came and served here. I honestly think we both fell in love with each other, but he couldn't do anything since he was a missionary ofc, he's been home for almost 6months and we've been talking everyday but how do still keep the feelings alive, even if the distance is in the way? I'd love to hear your advice, cause I truly adore him, in every single way.

It depends on your relationship. Find what you guys love to talk about or do and then continue to bond over it. And if youre feeling really adventurous,try to find a way to meet up again. I dated someone long distance and we talked everyday and I was CRAZY about him, and I was always most in love with him when we read scriptures together. But thats because our relationship was founded on our mutual love for the gospel (and out utter weirdness But thats another story.) just try to remember that missionaries when they go home dont stay the missionaries they were on the mission...they become normal people who arent engulfed by the gospel 24/7 anymore.-kim

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hi, i'm not a mormon, but i have always wondered about how mormons believe in the book of mormon? like, there is zero proof of the people the book of mormon describes ever existing in america. we only know of native americans and theyre ancestors came from asia. i'm not trying to offend you in any way, i just always genuinely wondered this. if you don't want to answer this, thats ok.

No i get it...it seems kind of strange. Contrary to popular beliefs there has been proof discovered my church historians as well as nonmembers. There was a study like 4 years ago or something that found that linked native american genes to genes found in people in the middle east( im going to try to find the link) and other things as well. For those who don't go looking for the scientific prood we go by a lot of faith. Sometimes its hard to accept things but faith has made it easier. For me for instance I had a hard time believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet until i decided to pray and figure out how strong my faith is. -kim

Hey I'm a Mormon wanna be I'm not technically a member of the church but I go to church every other Sunday and go to all youth activities except seminary. I recently have been invited to join seminary and I was wondering if that would be weird.. Considering I'm not a member of the church yet

Not weird at all!!!in my seminary we had nonmembers come all the time. Its seminaries out here in Utah nonmembers come all the time. Its a lot of fun and ots educational. I was pretty bad at going in highschool but i wish i had because they're way fun-kim

I'm not a Mormon, but I'm starting to believe I what the Church teaches, and I have a question about the Word of Wisdom. Can decaf teas be consumed?

Thats something thats kind of a gray area. Some people drink it because they say it's technically not breaking the word of wisdom and other people don't because they see it was a loop hole that should be avoided. Its a personal decision. I personally don't drink it(because i was reaalll addicted to coffee for a while and i dont want to be tempted), but i have friends that do. -kin

How do you know when you've found an answer to your prayer? How can I recognize that Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit are speaking to me?

Everyone feels it differently. The common feeling is a still small voice, or a warm feeling directing you one way or another or helping you feel comfort. I'm one of those weirdos that can get spiritually slapped in the face when God thinks I'm not paying attention- but it doesn't happen often.

The biggest thing to do to figure out if you've found your answer to is to evaluate how you feel about the decision when it arrives, if it feel peace and comfort that's usually a good sign it's an answer to your prayer.

I hope this helps, sometimes it's hard because everyone feels the spirit but can feel it in different ways. Spend time trying to speak to the lord more and have your heart and mind open to his answers. Somethings that's really helped me is keeping a "revelation notebook"and whenever i have a spiritual thought or prompt i wrote it down and it helped me be more willing to receive revelation and to remember it - kim

do you believe in highschool lovers going on missions and coming home to get married shortly after

I believe in doing whatever makes people happy. I mean, yeah you're young... you probably shouldn't jump into things but in the end your life is based on your choices- whether i believe in it or not -kim

Hi, My name is Kennedy and I'm a Christian. I want to become a Mormon and I don't know what to do because I'm afraid to tell my mum, and advice?

Honestly the best thing to do is to pray and then just sit down and talk to her. Be upfront. If she doesn't understand, don't feel bad sometimes it's hard for people to accept that their children want to be a part of another religion that they don't know. Invite her to come to church with you or invite her to talk to the missionaries too to get her questions answered.

Just be honest. It's being dishonest that breaks families apart- kim

Are you republican

Me personally am a registered democrat, but I have voted republican before. I prefer to vote with who I agree with the most rather than who's in my political party. -Kim

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