To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Mary Freeze is one of those amazing early Mormon sisters, but perhaps not quite so well known as her counterparts. She was born in Nauvoo, on October 12, 1845. Her father, James Lewis Burnham, was a minister of a christian church, but upon hearing the message of the missionaries, realized he did not have the […]
I heard someone ask this question: What has the Church done for women? I might rephrase that question, and ask, what have you, as a woman, done for the Church? Years ago, Belle Spafford asked this same question to Pres. George A. Smith; only she was asking what the National Council of Women […]
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 […]
In a pile of old Relief Society handbooks, I found this great little booklet about the history of the Relief Society. It was published during Belle Spafford’s presidency. It had lots of information in it, including this fascinating explanation. As the Relief Society was reorganized in the various wards and community developments throughout the Salt […]
One of the more well known children of Brigham Young was Susa Young Gates. She was a mover and a shaker in the Kingdom of God, and heaven help us if we forget all the good that she did during her time on the earth. Susa Amelia Young was born on 18 March 1856, in […]
The Relief Society Magazine used to have a feature entitled, “Unusual Mothers”. It would spotlight women who had given birth to a large number of children. Often these women spotlighted were women who had sixteen, eighteen, or more children. Indeed, those numbers are unusual, even for then, and deserve some honor. As I understand it, […]
Did you know that Salt Lake City was the birthplace of one of America’s first leading actresses? Occasionally, while traipsing through old western towns, I’ve run across pictures, news articles, and even tour guides, proclaiming the glories of the great Maude Adams. Let me tell you a little about her. Maude Kiskadden was born in […]
The prophets foretold a long time ago that marriage would be under fire; that children would be in danger if left to their own devices; and that temptation would pull women out of their duty. We are seeing this more and more as the years get full to overflowing with technological shortcuts that make homemaking […]
As I have studied the history of Relief Society, I’ve come to a conclusion. Mormon women do not understand their true origin or destiny. I certainly didn’t until I began studying. I testify to you that women, who have made the covenant of Baptism, have been given the power of the Holy Ghost. This is […]
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 […]
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