This article was previously published on this website on October 29, 2025 As I walk through forests adorned in the splendor of autumn, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty that God has created. With the shifting of seasons, I find myself in the cycle of transition. This time of year, the warmth of… Read More Remember and Preserve
What if discovering your family history could change the way you see yourself—and bring you closer to the people you love? Family history is more than names, dates, and records. It is about discovering the people, places, experiences, and stories that shaped your family. Learning about our ancestors can strengthen family connections, deepen our understanding… Read More October – Family History Month: Listen, Preserve, Discover
It’s almost here. Join us at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, Utah March 5-7, 2026. It is never too late to be part of FamilySearch’s pinnacle family discovery event. The full, in-person gathering is a paid event—with access to extra genealogy classes and workshops. Sessions will also be available to watch online, so participants from all… Read More It Is Almost Here – RootsTech 2026
Happy New Year! Goal setting in the new year can seem overwhelming. Where to begin? We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some people are great at making and keeping resolutions, while others feel less confident in their ability to set and keep goals. Let’s simplify the goal creation process and start small. As Martin Luther… Read More 2026- SMART Spark to Your Family History Goals
As I walk through forests adorned in the splendor of autumn, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty that God has created. With the shifting of seasons, I find myself in the cycle of transition. This time of year, the warmth of the blanket embraces my soul with desires to read and watch my… Read More Remember and Preserve
It often surprises me how busy I can feel in a day. It is not uncommon to feel there is more than we can possibly accomplish in a given day, or sometimes even in a week. We all occasionally get distracted from why we are here and divert our energies somewhere else. It seems one of… Read More “Round About Again”
October is officially Family History Month. This designation goes back more than 20 years, just 2 and a half weeks after the traumatic events of 9/11. The bill passed by the United States Senate includes a long list of reasons why October should be Family History Month, including this statement: Whereas individuals learn about their… Read More Making History – Family History
Have you ever wanted to do something for someone but due to the distance between you and the person you wanted to help, it prevented you from offering your help or assistance? Or perhaps there were other extenuating circumstances that prevented you from personally offering your help. Have you ever prayed that someone would help or… Read More Compensating Blessings
Note: This article was previously published by Bob Taylor on The Family History Guide Blog. When we focus on our family history research, we often think only about finding documents and records. Photographs can be a valuable research tool, providing clues that match people with locations, events, and other people. The Family History Guide has… Read More Using Photos for Research
My name is Asher Bell. I would like to share a pioneer story from my family history. The story I want to share is about my four times great grandpa. His name was Peter Janse. On December 23, 1911, two Mormon missionaries came to the home of Peter and Gertie Janse in Middleburg, Holland. After sincere… Read More Weeping to Whisperings from Beyond