From the Intifada into the arms of Jesus: Why I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From the Intifada into the arms of Jesus: Why I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

I was born in Palestine in a small village named Bayt Sahur. My village is approximately a mile from Bethlehem. Bayt Sahur is the village where the shepherds were the day the angel appeared to announce to them the birth of Christ. It is one 

An Invitation to Live

An Invitation to Live

My family didn’t attend church when I was growing up, and I can remember wondering if God actually existed. The first time I ever thought about an afterlife was when my grandfather died. I remember thinking that perhaps I would see him again someday, but 

Discovering Christ and His Church in India

Discovering Christ and His Church in India

The woman whose story I am about to share, Annapurna, came from the highest varna… Annapurna came from a devout Hindu family. Her father, grandfather, and great-grandfathers for many generations were all Brahman priests. Her brothers were expected to follow in the family tradition, and 

Christian Service

Christian Service

Our Savior gave Himself completely in unselfish service. And He taught that we should do the same: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever 

Becoming More Like Jesus

Becoming More Like Jesus

It has been quite a road—twisted and bumpy and full of holes—and it still leads forward. We are not sure just where we will be or how we will manage, but we believe we are walking the path Jesus walked. And that makes all the 

My Pathway to the Savior

My Pathway to the Savior

It was 30 years ago that I began my journey to Christ in earnest. I was a professional tennis coach, and eventually started successful businesses. Life was good! But I knew there was more. I found a book, the Book of Mormon. It claimed to 

Why We Believe in Christ

Why We Believe in Christ

As a family, we have been greatly blessed by our faith in Christ, who has been the center of our life and our sure foundation. Through our daily scripture study we have learned to rely on Him in all our challenges and to trust Him.