To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Emmeline B. Wells (5th RS President) did a lot of writing in her day. She had an opinion about everything, especially women; how she should be treated, what she could accomplish, and what she should do with her life. She wrote under many pseudonyms, including Amethyst, who is the author of this interesting article I […]
It is impossible to write, even a small portion, of the trek across the prairie to the Rocky Mountains. But, at this time of year, I tend to read material reminding me of the great sacrifices and incredible stories that belong to our legacy. I do not have handcart pioneer ancestors, but there are still […]
Continuing my report on Nauvoo, I just wanted to share with you some of the wonderful Spirit that was there. Everything that our Church sponsors in the city of Nauvoo is free. This includes all of the buildings that are there to visit, as well as the nightly productions. And those productions are definitely the […]
We just returned from Nauvoo. It was our first time there, and it was wonderful. I offer my impressions to those who have never been, and an invitation to others who would like to share their thoughts as well. As we approached from the South, we could see the temple on its hill and it […]
I’ve collected these quotes from, and about, Emma. There was so much to learn and love about her. Safe in Quincy, Illinois, Emma wrote of her ordeal to Joseph who was still confined in the Liberty Jail: “Was it not for … the direct interposition of divine mercy, I am very sure I never […]
How much can one heart take? These words from a beautiful song called Emma, written by Jason Deere, and sung by Katherine Nelson (who played Emma in the Joseph and Emma movies), has caused me to ponder: How would my heart respond? Emma Hale was born on July 10, 1804, in Harmony, Pennsylvania. One […]
The doctrine of the priesthood is the key to working effectively in the Church. What is the doctrine of the priesthood? Let’s look at D&C 121:45. This section of the Doctrine and Covenants was received by the Prophet Joseph Smith near the end of a four-month stay in the horrible Liberty Jail. He was told […]
When did the interest of genealogy begin? There were family organizations in the 1700s, and the American Antiquarian Society was founded in 1812. By 1845, eleven states already had historical societies. And of course, prominent American families were interested in their attachment to European Royalty and had records to prove it. But, did you know that […]
Julie Bangerter was born on September 29, 1954, in the Salt Lake Valley, but her early years would be spent in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where her father served as the Mission President for the entire country. Her father, Elder W. Grant Bangerter, and his second wife would raise eleven children together, Julie being the oldest of […]
Bonnie Rae Dansie’s great-grandparents settled Fort Herriman, south of Salt Lake City. She grew up on a farm in that wild country, enjoying the benefits of a family who knew about hard work, and hard fun. Nowadays, everyone who goes out that way passes and recognizes The Barn in Herriman where you can square dance the […]
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