Christopher Columbus is one of the most controversial historical figures. Whereas academia has demonized him, the leaders of the church have defended him as instrumental in the hands of God. It is quite funny how often academia has demonized someone whom the Church defends… Like Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and many …
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The Untold Story Of The Mormon Bayou Food Angel How does it sound to cook food for an army of Mormon Helping Hand volunteers? How about doing the cooking from a mobile kitchen? How about doing with only limited help? Any takers? Oh, one more thing, you’re paying for all the food yourself and …
I’ve been talking with a friend recently who has been struggling to overcome an addiction. Over our conversations, I noticed a trend in how he perceived the way Heavenly Father works with us in these situations. I feel like this idea is a lot more common than I had realized, and applies in so many …
10 tips to improve your Family Home Evenings Family Home Evening turns 101 on Wednesday, April 27th. Let us come together and celebrate Family Home Evening. How can we celebrate the 101st anniversary of Family Home Evening (FHE)? Learn the principles behind FHE, and live them! First, here is the letter that started it all! …
Could You Write The Book of Mormon? A 30 Point Challenge To The Skeptics I was going through my notes when I found this paper that my trainer from my mission gave me. There are only two options when it comes to The Book of Mormon: It is either a true record and Joseph …
What I Learned From Visiting 55 Temples In 2 Years As of December 31st, 2015 I had visited 55 Temples across North America ranging from San Diego California to Halifax Nova Scotia, Vancouver British Columbia to Ft Lauderdale Florida. Before I get into what I have learned, let me answer the question many of you are …
What does Blackmail have to do with the Holy of Holies? Or the Washing of Feet? A lot! Here is a brief history of this room within the Salt Lake Temple.
How Being Bullied As A Missionary Drove Me To Christ I grew up in Utah County. I was homeschooled, and admittedly I was socially awkward and overweight: This caused me to be bullied growing up. When I arrived in New England for my two year LDS Mission, I was excited and nervous. I finally had a …
The story behind the statue in front of the Provo City Center Temple, it is named “In The Family Circle” But the artist said to him it is “Melissa Walks”…
At Institute, my teacher shared a story of a young child named Philip. Everyone in the room wept as he told the story of Philips Egg. When I got home I searched for this story, and I found it. It was shared by Marrion D Hanks at the Apr. 1992 General Conference. Here is the …