To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
April 2010, at the BYU Women’s Conference, Julie B. Beck challenged us to read the Book of Mormon with a special intent. “I have a little exercise for those of you who want something specific to do in your scripture study. Get a new little copy of the Book of Mormon. In the front of […]
There are so many different ways to approach a lesson, both as teacher and as student, and not all ways bring the Spirit. It’s easy to just sit in a lesson and listen, but you may go home (after spending three hours at Church!), and not have anything to show for it. Likewise, a teacher […]
As we celebrate, with rich abundance, Christmas and Jesus Christ’s birth, sometimes we forget an additional aspect of the holiday season: the birthday of the father of our own dispensation, The Prophet, Joseph Smith. Born on December 23rd, 1805, Joseph Smith was born under “forgettable circumstances,” according to his mother. He grew up pretty ordinary […]
Minerva Bernetta Kohlhepp was born Aug. 28, 1888 in North Ogden, Utah, the second of ten children. Her mother’s father was one of Brigham Young’s bodyguards. Her father was disowned by his family when he joined the Church. Minerva was raised in a religious family, and an artistic home. Since age four, she thought of […]
My wife and I just recently dropped off our last child of six children, a son, to the Provo Utah Missionary Training Center (MTC). This is our fifth child (four sons and a daughter) to serve a full-time mission. Our oldest daughter didn’t serve a mission, but found her eternal companion at BYU and married […]
I found a great article with loads of good strategies for Relief Society presidents. Four women, on a panel, shared some of their experiences while serving. I happily share some of their great thoughts and suggestions. Maureen Ursenbach Beecher is one of our Mormon Women historians. She knew a lot about our early sisters, and […]
Eliza traveled all over the Territory, that is now Utah, to teach the Bishops and organize the women into Relief Societies. Before she set out, she wrote an article for the Deseret News, on April 22, 1868, laying out the responsibilities and privileges of the Relief Society. The article contains some interesting points I find […]
Maybe some of you are already reading Pres. Monson’s biography. I’m crossing my fingers for Christmas. I had the opportunity to hear Sis. Swinton share some stories and lessons she learned during this incredible journey she has been blessed to take. In order to understand this man, she read forty-seven years worth of Conference talks […]
We took an interesting trip during a recent Relief Society lesson. A member of the presidency was teaching about how to make our homes like the temple. The very first aspect introduced was cleanliness. It went around the room for a while that it was SOOOO important to have a clean house. It was stated […]
When the women gathered together for the first time in Nauvoo, Illinois, March 17, 1842, there was a lively discussion as to what to call themselves. Joseph Smith suggested the women call themselves The Benevolent Society. However, Emma spoke up and said other benevolent societies back east were hypocritical and time-wasters. She adamantly opposed being […]
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