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
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
We remember the stories of pioneers because they remind us that we, too, can overcome the trials and hardships that life throws our way. Pioneer Day, celebrated on July 24 each year in Utah, USA, is a state holiday that honors early pioneers who migrated to and settled in the Western United States, particularly Utah.… Read More Celebrate Pioneer Day by Finding Your Pioneer Ancestors
In May 2024, my wife Joy and I travelled to England to search for and meet our ancestors, both living and deceased. My great-great grandparents on my mother’s side, Lucy Clayton and Thomas Bullock, were early converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Preston area of Manchester, England. In May… Read More Pathway to Meeting My English Ancestors
Years ago, Elder Wilford W. Anderson gave a talk asking if when we danced, could we hear the music? He recited the story of an elderly Native American visiting an emergency room and a young doctor asked, “How can I help you?” The elderly gentleman looked straight ahead and said nothing. The doctor tried again, explaining that… Read More Can You Hear the Music?
In May 2024, my wife Joy and I traveled to England to search for and meet our ancestors, both living and deceased. My great-great grandfather Thomas Bullock was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Preston area of Manchester. As I have reviewed my family history, I’ve always… Read More Meeting My English Relative Charles Hall
In honor of Mother’s Day celebrations around the world, several Apostles and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shared social media messages celebrating women and their divine roles and contributions. President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, recounted the legacies of his mother, Mildred, and wife,… Read More Leaving a Legacy – “Charity Never Faileth”
A successful football coach once said: But what if we don’t want our happiness to be temporary? How can we achieve lasting happiness? Elder Patrick Kearon said in his October 2024 General Conference address “Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and… Read More If You Want to Be Happy. . .
February is American Heart Month and a time to catch the vision of where your heart lies. As stated in D&C 2:2 “And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.” In President Russell M. Nelson’s… Read More Heart to Heart
Every December, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites everyone to Light the World in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. As part of this initiative, everyone is invited to serve, love and act as the Savior would. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Angel.” Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the… Read More The Attendance of Angels