“The Great Plan of Happiness”
by Shauna Horne
In Alma 40 and 41, Alma addressed some of the questions his son Corianton had about life after death, such as where our loved ones go and what they do between the time of their passing and the Resurrection.
“The Virtue of the Word of God”
by Scott Hansen
In Alma 31, we read about Alma struggling to lead a large group of people who were perverting the ways of the Church. This aftermath of Korihor preaching false doctrine forced Alma to call the apostate Zoramites to repentance. During his previous missionary experience, Alma had learned that the gospel “had [a] more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else . . . therefore [he] thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God” (Alma 31:5). When we study and act on the word of God, He can help us make lasting change in our lives.
Asking Big Questions: Why Does the Church Change?
by Scott Hansen
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe “that God has revealed” and “will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” (Articles of Faith 1:9). However, change can be unsettling after we have already gotten into a routine. Ordinances, policies, and procedures serve as a mechanism for us to have spiritual experiences. When these things change, it can be hard. So, why do Church policies and procedures change?