July 1985

Contents
Contents
How Rare a Possession—The Scriptures
Spencer W. Kimball
President Kimball’s Vision of Missionary Work
Ezra Taft Benson
Some Thoughts about Personal Freedom
Robert M. Wilkes
I Have a Question
- How reliable is Joseph Smith’s history?
  Dean C. Jessee
- How can I explain the Church’s attitude regarding the Bible?
  Robert J. Matthews
Tithing Comes First
Mette Hansen Law
Costumes and Small Miracles
Gail Argetsinger
Ready for the Work
- Putting Your Talents to Work
  Vernon and Bertha Proctor
“It’s True! This Is the Word of God!”
Geraldine Pigott Golding
Virginia Cutler—Her Heart Is Where the Home Is
Cynthia M. Gardner
Kayaks and a Family Memory
Jack R. Jenkins
Teaching Obedience
Encouragement in Marriage—More Than Just Words
W. Scott and Marcia Flanders Stornetta
Mormon Journal
Portraits
- Roy Darley: Missionary Work Is His Forte
  Nancy Cureton
- Eva Woolstenhulme: Grandma and Friend
  Laurie Williams Sowby
The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return
John P. Pratt
Happily Prepared Ever After
Marilynne Linford
Random Sampler
Sharing
- Heritage Box
  Pamela Jensen Saley
- Dad’s Slippers
  Ruth M. Anderson
Mirthright: The Law of the Harvest: Ignorance Is No Excuse
Don L. Searle
Comment
News of the Church

I Have a Question

“I Have a Question,” Ensign, July 1985, 15–19

I Have a Question

Questions of general gospel interest answered for guidance, not as official statements of Church policy

Gow reliable is Joseph Smith’s history?

Dean C. Jessee
How can I explain the Church’s attitude regarding the Bible?

Robert J. Matthews