To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Helen Mar Kimball Whitney was the daughter of Heber C. and Vilate Kimball, and the daughter-in-law of Newel K. and Elizabeth Ann Whitney. She grew up amidst the beginnings of the Church, often being right in the center of many historic occasions. She was a prolific writer and kept a journal about the many things […]
Helen Mar Kimball Whitney wrote extensively about the early doings of the Church, in Nauvoo and Salt Lake City, during her youth. Because of her record, we have a clear picture of what it was like to live in that time period. She wrote of the Martyrdom, faithful women, and many miracles that took place, […]
It’s Christmas Time…and our nation grieves for the 20 children and 8 adults who were gunned down in Connecticut. Our hearts hurt for these parents and families who had the Christmas Spirit taken away from them. The media is talking about how to keep our schools and families safe. How do we explain this tragedy […]
It takes more than one person to save and be saved. We cannot do it alone; we need one another. Too many of us lead lives that are too busy to mingle with our fellow sisters. If it weren’t for our callings, we might never enjoy the rich spirit of our sisterhood. This year, as […]
The following vision was seen in 1884 and recorded in The Young Woman’s Journal in the April 1890 edition. Visions are very personal, but they usually have a definite message, which can help others who may hear and listen. This vision was related by a sister living in Logan, Cache County, Utah: I dreamed I […]
In the movie, A Beautiful Mind, John Nash is a schizophrenic genius. He meets a woman who falls in love with him and they marry. She realizes that even though she loves him dearly, she is a 24-hour nanny to him and the pressure is overwhelming. Yet Alicia Nash is still able to say, “I […]
When my husband and I were first married we belonged to a ward that was affectionately referred to as “Newly wed and Nearly dead”. It’s funny, now years later, we are in a similar ward where we are closer to the nearly dead members. Oh well, what goes around comes around, right? There are a […]
“To supplement the instruction in Sunday meetings, Relief Society sisters may participate in additional meetings. These may include service, classes, projects, conferences, and workshops. In these meetings, sisters learn and accomplish the charitable and practical responsibilities of the Relief Society. They learn and practice skills that will help them increase their faith and personal righteousness, […]
While driving through the mountains on a crisp beautiful autumn day, I viewed the splash of brilliant colors in all their beauty. While not quite as magnificent as an east coast display with its giant purple red maple leaves mixed among the yellow, orange, and rich browns that make up a true autumn spectacular, […]
The Word of Wisdom is one of the signatures of our religion. We certainly know what NOT to partake of, but sometimes we forget the promises of such vital wisdom for our lives. Pres. Smith has spoken boldly and clearly. The Doctrine and Covenants is also straightforward. Sometimes no other words will do but to […]
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