About Latter-day Saints:: Tandem Bike Story; New FAQ; Church's Youth Website 3/14/11

The Church's Youth Website  I've been browsing through the Church's new Youth section on LDS.org and it's really amazing. There are wonderful videos, articles, and music you can download. The Mutual theme for 2011 is the 13th Article of Faith, and the Strength of Youth Media 2011 DVD: We Believe is now available online. You can also watch the videos... Read more

FAQ: Why is the Sacrament Performed Each Week?  Why do we partake of the sacrament each week? What is the purpose of the sacrament? Why is it so significant that it is done each week? Find out in this FAQ... Read more

Trust in God: The Tandem Bike Story  Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel, and acting in faith means that we trust Him. I love the Tandem Bike Story, which is an excellent... Read more

72 Hour Kits: How Much Food and Water Equals Three Days?  I received an email from a site visitor asking me how much food and water should be stored in a 72 Hour Kit. Obviously you need enough for three days...Read more

God's Plan of Salvation:: Lesson 1: Premortal Existence 3/14/11

From Rachel Bruner, your Guide to Latter-day Saints Welcome to the Plan of Salvation email course! Each week, for eight weeks, you will receive a lesson on God's Plan of Salvation. This week's lesson is about the Premortal Existence. This is important because this first article explains the answers to where we lived before we were born.

Where We Lived Before Birth

Premortal Existence  Before we were born we lived as spirits in a place called the Premortal Existence (or heaven) with our Heavenly Father, who is God. God presented to us his Plan of Salvation, a Savior was chosen, and Satan rebelled.

Additional Plan of Salvation Resources

Definition of Plan of Salvation  A definition of the term Plan of Salvation including alternate names for God's plan.

Poll: Do you believe we lived before birth?  What do you believe? Share your thoughts with us in this poll!

God's Plan of Salvation Visual Map  At any time during this course you can visit the Plan of Salvation map to see a visual display of each part of God's plan. There are two different charts that might help you better understand the visual layout of God's Plan. You can also visit this page if you would like to read any of the lessons in advance.

God's Plan of Salvation or Redemption  When you're finished reading these articles you might also like to visit this site to read several scriptures about each aspect of God's plan.