by | Sep 1, 2009 | Early History
As the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Mormons, struggled to gain a foothold in their new home of the Utah Territory, it was essential that they find a way to thrive, not just to survive. Brigham Young pointed out to the Saints that...
by | Aug 4, 2009 | LDS Views on War, Modern History
While stationed at Marseilles, France, I received an assignment transferring me to London. I headed to London by way of Paris. I had a few days before I had to report to London, and while in Paris, I looked up Sherm Brinton, an M.D. working in a Paris hospital, and...
by | Aug 4, 2009 | LDS Views on War, Modern History
Dear Brother, Can you believe that the day has come when an entire community of Lutherans will beg a Mormon elder to hold worship services for them in their own church? Frankly, I never expected it to happen, but it has happened to me, not only once, but three times,...
by | Jul 7, 2009 | Modern History, Mormon Beliefs
The Great Depression hit the United States hard on Ocotber 29, 1929. Its effects reached everyone, the Saints not excluded. In 1932 unemployment in Utah had reached a staggering 35.9 percent. Many were willing to work, but were unable to find it. People had to stand...
by | Jul 7, 2009 | Early History
The Saints finally arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. After the Saints arrived they explored the valley to the north and south to determine where the best place was to begin building their city. The first site designated for a building was for the Salt...
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