by Keith L. Brown | Aug 16, 2014 | Early History
During the early days of the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members experienced and endured unjustified suffering and persecution. On numerous occasions, they were driven from their homes and forced to leave behind many of their precious...
by Keith L. Brown | May 31, 2014 | Mormon Historical Sites
The Mormon Battalion, a volunteer unit of between 534 and 559 Latter-day Saints men, served from July 1846 to July 1847 in the 1846 U.S. campaign against Mexico. It was the only religiously based unit in United States military history. The battalion made an arduous...
by Keith L. Brown | Oct 10, 2013 | Historical Stories
Scriptures tell us that one day as the Savior was walking by the sea of Galilee He saw two brothers, fishermen by trade, casting their net into the sea. One was called Peter, and the other was Andrew. The Savior beckoned to them to be His followers, promising them...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 11, 2013 | Mormon Women Leaders
Mary Ellen Smoot was the thirteenth General President of the Relief Society, an official auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served from 1997 to 2002. Early Life of Mary Ellen Smoot Mary Ellen was born August 19, 1933, in Ogden, Utah. Her...
by dwhite | Feb 28, 2013 | Inspiring Stories from Latter-day Saints
Torleif S. Knaphus was born in Norway on December 14, 1881. At a very young age his parents noticed his extreme talent for art. They encouraged it, and he developed his skills. At age 15, Torleif became an art apprentice painting houses and decorative furniture. In...
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