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”
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
This article was published on the FamilySearch Blog by Amie Tennant Exploring your African American heritage has historically presented challenges, especially before 1870, when records rarely mentioned the names of enslaved people. However, it is becoming increasingly easier to uncover these histories. A growing number of databases, indexes, and digital collections are now making it… Read More Slave Names: Finding the Formerly Enslaved
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
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?
Speaking at a Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf quoted Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple saying, “It is impossible to connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” Elder Uchtdorf went on to say, “What… Read More The Dots Will Connect
I recently read a talk by Elder Marvin J. Ashton in 1987 (See Link). After reading it, I couldn’t help but reflect on what I have heard from so many in recent months. It seems so many of us wish we were more knowledgeable when it comes to researching our own family history. And yet, what… Read More Journey Your Learning with Patience
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
In the October 2024 General Conference (See Link), it was announced that during the last six months, the Church has dedicated or rededicated nine temples in five countries. Additionally, between now and the end of the year, the Church will dedicate five more. President Russell M. Nelson then announced plans to construct 17 more temples. The… Read More The Best Is Yet to Come