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As we approach the two dates in which we remember the births of both Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith, it is interesting to read Francis M. Gibbons talk, “The Savior and Joseph Smith—Alike Yet Unlike.” Elder Gibbons lists several ways in which Jesus and Joseph are alike, such as coming from highly spiritual homes where […]
As the entire church prepares for the next General Conference, we have all been asked to ponder the First Vision and what it means to each of us individually. I found this poem, written by Ruth May Fox (3rd Young Women’s General President), which states very clearly her feelings about the First Vision. Hail […]
Joseph Smith is the prophet of the Restoration. I know this to be true. What he did, no ordinary man could have done, yet he was ordinary. Having accepted this calling from the Lord, Joseph was given strength and ability to do what was necessary. How grateful I am for the choices he made that […]
While serving as a docent, at the Church History Museum, we used to say that the Museum was the best-kept secret in Salt Lake City. I always enjoyed sharing the stories of our Church History. The Church History Museum has been closed all of this past year redesigning the entire main floor and I […]
I find that the Presidents of the Church lessons are difficult to teach. For example, this lesson is on Joseph Smith. We have had many lessons on this wonderful prophet. This lesson simply tells us what Pres. Benson thought and preached of him. I predict teachers will simply go through the motion of reading through […]
Now that Ordain Women is no longer the “hot topic” it was, what is left? What questions remain unanswered? Where are women looking for answers? Who has the right answers? What next? For me, the answers will always come from the servants of Heavenly Father, be it ancient or modern-day scripture. So many of us […]
Salvation for the dead was revealed to Joseph Smith upon the completion of the Kirtland Temple. First came the vision of the prophet’s brother (Alvin, who had passed away in 1823) at a meeting held in the Kirtland Temple, January 21, 1836, just prior to its dedication. (This vision and revelation can be found in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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