by lgroll | Nov 11, 2017 | Historical Stories
There aren’t many people who can say that they served the gospel until they died. Elder Joseph Brackenbury is one of them. An emigrant from England, he joined the then newly christened Church of Christ in April 10th of 1831. He was immediately called as an elder...
by Guest Author | Jun 23, 2016 | Historical Stories
This article by Kathryn Jenkins Gordon appeared in the 22 June 2016 online edition of LDS Living Magazine. Let’s consider a woman who really “took one for the sisters.” If you’ve ever visited Salt Lake City, you are likely familiar with the McCune Mansion—the...
by Keith L. Brown | Mar 15, 2016 | Historical Stories
This life is a test. Along our journey we will face opposition from the adversary who is forever on the prowl seeking to thwart the good intents and purposes of significant events. Wherefore, we are warned in scripture to “be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary...
by Keith L. Brown | Oct 12, 2014 | Historical Stories
On 4 October 1855, after sailing twenty-six days in the Pacific Ocean, a vessel with 39 passengers and 17 crew aboard, ran into a submerged reef about 200 miles off the coast of Tahiti ultimately destroying the ship. Of the 39 passengers on board, 28 were Latter-day...
by Keith L. Brown | Sep 3, 2014 | Early History
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testify that the Book of Mormon, published in 1830, is exactly what its title proclaims it to be, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Its title page states that one reason it was written was so that Native...
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