by Ashley Morales | Jul 25, 2017 | Early History, Historical Stories, Mormon Beliefs, Pioneers
As Latter-day Saints, the word “pioneer” tends to conjure mental images of handcart companies trudging toward the Utah desert and all the suffering that accompanied such journeys. Perhaps some people also think about modern-day pioneers—Saints who are the first or...
by Keith L. Brown | Nov 5, 2015 | Historical Stories
Throughout His earthly ministry the Savior performed many miracles including the restoration of sight to the blind. In the fourteenth chapter of John’s account of the gospel, we read that He taught His disciples: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jan 13, 2014 | Inspiring Stories from Latter-day Saints
by Excerpts taken from Susannah Washburn Bowles’ biography of her mother Tamer Washburn (1805–1886). Tamer joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often inadvertently called the “Mormon Church,” in 1838 and continued full of faith in the Church...
by Delisa Hargrove | Oct 25, 2013 | Historical Stories
Mary Musselman Whitmer (August 27, 1778 – January 1856) was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inadvertently called the Mormon Church, on April 18, 1830, shortly after the Church was organized. However, her conversion to the truthfulness of...
by dwhite | Feb 21, 2013 | Voice of Christ
When you read the Doctrine and Covenants along with at least part of the historical background of each revelation contained therein, the words take on a much more personal meaning. I’ve read the words of the Doctrine and Covenants before, but I have never truly...
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