I recently received a call from my brother in Sweden who was excited to tell me that he and his kids were at the cemetery in the old town of Laxarby where a few of our ancestors were buried. We paid a visit to this cemetery 8 years ago when my family and I vacationed… Read More Sharing the Spirit of Elijah
What a blessing it is to work at the Granite Family History Center. No one can deny that there is truly a beautiful spirit that is felt there. What is it that makes coming to the center so special? It’s the patrons! Those who come, either seeking help with their family history or working independently,… Read More The Spirit of Elijah Connects Us All
I feel guided in temple and family history work in both small and large ways. One experience I had, was that as I was planning my retirement from my teaching career, I fasted and prayed to know if the time I had chosen to retire was right, when I did this, I had the distinct… Read More No Roadblocks, Only Stepping Stones
During “Come Follow Me” this week (Doctrine and Covenants Sections 121-123) I found a most uplifting scripture passage in section 123: 17 (the last verse), which reads: “Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the… Read More Be of Good Cheer
Youth activity room at Granite Family History Center… Read More JOY IN THE JOURNEY
I Love temples! As a child my parents were not active in the church, but made sure my sister and I attended. Growing up, I had no reference of temples or temple work. I don’t remember having any lessons in Primary or Sunday School about the temple. Just that we should go there when we… Read More Temples and Genealogy
During a RootsTech Family Discovery Day address Elder Bradley D. Foster said, “If the gospel is worth anything, it is worth everything.” In the book of Moses found in the Pearl of Great, we read: “For behold, this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”… Read More Of Great Worth
Did you know that the Granite Family History Center used to be the seminary building for Albion Middle School? When K-12 education was reconfigured in Canyons School District, middle schools were changed to house students from grades 6-8, and ninth graders were moved to local high schools. Because of these changes, seminary buildings for the… Read More Granite Family History Center, Such a Blessing
I love the month of July! Early in the month we have the opportunity to learn about the foundation of the United States of America and the sacrifices and contributions made by men and women in the founding of America. Later in July we recognize and honor those pioneers who endured challenges and tribulation to… Read More Pioneers Today
“When you hear the words family history, do you go into a coma? Believe me, until a few years ago, I could have matched my coma with yours any day. It used to be that if I wanted to have a really good sleep, all I needed to do was to think about doing family… Read More Family History – Learning Line Upon Line