Question: I kind of understand, then I don’t. (Regarding offerings collected for Pastor) Please help. 2 Examples: (1) Every other week, the church, collects an offering for the Pastor, and then a check is written from the church’s account to the pastor. Would our contributions to this biweekly offering be deductible? (2) Once a year, [...]

It is the love that Christ has for the children of men and that the children of men should have for one another. It is the highest, noblest, and strongest kind of love and the most joyous to the soul (see 1 Nephi 11:23). Charity is “the pure love of Christ,” or “everlasting love”. Charity [...]

The Bible is the word of God. It is a witness for God and Jesus Christ. Members of the Church are encouraged to study it and follow its teachings. The Church uses many translations of the Bible in various languages. In English, the King James Version is used as the official Bible of the Church. [...]

First Communion is a sacrament in many churches, and is a significant experience for young children who are heading toward adulthood. We sometimes think of the formal event as being exclusive to the Catholic Church and some other mainstream denominations that are very formal and traditional. Communion represents the beginning of what is hoped to [...]

Ever wonder what “The Moonies” actually believe? Before we go further, let’s clarify that Unificationists, member of the church founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon, consider the term, “Moonie” a slur. We prefer “Unificationists.” Here is what Unificationists believe about God and his purpose for creation: God is the origin of heart and love. His [...]

What do “the Moonies,” a derisive term used in the media to describe the followers of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, actually believe about God in human history? There have been many things written over the years about these teachings; here is a simple summary of what the “Moonies” actually teach: God has been an active [...]

I would guess, that from God’s point of view, our lives are like a particularly unusual worm that we might see in the grass. This worm spends most of his lifetime crawling around in grass doing what worms do. But one day, this species of worm builds himself a unique sort of a nest and [...]

With today’s fast paced lifestyle, capturing someone’s attention quickly, keeping them hooked and delivering your message quickly has never been more important, that makes a 10 minute bible sermon a must. We’re bombarded with information overload and it’s your job to make sure that your time at the pulpit is constructive, to the point and [...]

Here is the true test. You are in the middle of your biggest life crisis ever. You have overcome every other obstacle in your life so far, but now you stand to lose it all. Where can you turn? You are so desperate, you fall on your knees and pray, but all you get in [...]

If you’ve never written a sermon before it can be a tall order, daunting task and difficult to start. I guess you call it writer’s block, coupled with the nerves of standing in front of a large, expecting congregation. Where do you start, what do you talk about and which passage of scripture do you [...]