Please Open the Door

Feelings are of extreme importance in Mormonism. One of its main beliefs is that people receive revelations from God through their feelings. “Although we often describe communication from the Spirit as a voice, that voice is one that we feel more than we hear” (True to the Faith, p. 144). Mormons often express this by […]

If you had asked me five years ago whether I would regularly meet and share the gospel with LDS missionaries, I would have laughed at the idea. And yet, by the grace of God, I now not only have regular meetings with the missionaries, but I find myself seeking other opportunities to be with them

I was putting dinner on the table when the doorbell rang. Sunday evenings are not the usual time for salespeople. The name tags and nice dresses gave them away. They were Mormon missionaries. Immediately, my heart started racing. After explaining we were about to eat dinner, we agreed on a better time to meet later

Quite a few people wonder about this. They want to say something but don’t know what to say. What you say could depend on where you see them because they can’t leave their designated areas without permission. If you see them close to your home (i.e., walking down your street or in a neighborhood store),

The more people learn about the LDS missionary program and talk with missionaries, the more they realize that these are young men and women who need to hear the truth of the gospel. Age Young men can serve when they turn 18, while young women, who comprise about 30% of the missionary force, can serve

The simple answer is because Mormonism doesn’t lead people back to God. We prefer labeling it this way rather than saying it is non-Christian, only because there is so much confusion over the definition of “Christian.” Another word whose definition causes confusion is “saved.” Mormons sincerely and passionately state they are saved by Jesus. In

Many Christians don’t feel they are competent to share their faith with LDS missionaries. They fear they will not know what to say or, worse, say something wrong. Others think they have to become experts in Mormonism before getting into a serious discussion with the missionaries. Therefore, they don’t even consider doing it because they

“If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.” 2 John 10–11 It is not uncommon for Christians to think this passage forbids them from inviting LDS missionaries into their homes. At first glance,

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It’s important not only to share God’s truth with LDS missionaries but also to show them Christian love. When the missionaries experience kindness and concern, they are much more prone to listen. This is especially true because many Christians treat them shabbily. Therefore, in the beginning, they are often understandably wary. It takes time to