5 of the Best Books on the Prophet Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith, the first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is someone everyone is curious about. There are so many misconceptions, and lies about the Prophet Joseph Smith. How are you suppose to know what to believe about him. There are many books, and how do you know which books […]
Mary Noble Impressions of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Mary B. Noble was a school teacher in Avon, New York when Joseph Smith came from Kirtland Ohio to her fathers home, and these were the impressions she wrote of her meeting the prophet. “This was the first time I ever beheld a prophet of the Lord and I can truly say as the first […]
Joseph Smith’s Countenance by Mary Elizabeth Lightner
In a meeting with Joseph Smith many felt the presence of a Heavenly being. Here is an account written by Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner : Joseph got up and began to speak to us. As he began to speak very solemnly and very earnestly all at once his countenance changed and he stood mute. Those […]
Joseph’s Kirtland Ohio Accomplishments
There was extraordinary growth, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during the Kirtland Era. The Prophet Joseph Smith too grew exponentially in Kirtland. Joseph Smith grew in his abilities and his confidence as a Prophet of God and as a man. Here are some of the greatest accomplishments during the Kirtland time: […]
Newel K. Whitney Store Kirtland Ohio
The Newel K. Whitney Store is very important part of Church History. The Whitney Store was owned by Newel K. Whitney. The Whitney store is in Kirtland Ohio served as the Church’s Headquarters for a time. Joseph and Emma Smith lived in the Whitney Store and while they were there the store became the headquarters […]
Joseph Smith’s Home Teacher
Home Teachings is one of the many Church revelations and practices that started in Kirtland Ohio. Here is a fun story of a young seventeen year old boy name William Cahoon, assigned to Home Teach the Prophet Joseph Smith and his family. Here is his story: ”I was called and ordained to act as a […]
John Johnson Home Videos
The BYU history department made these pretty awesome videos of the John Johnson farm. Going over all the main points of why the John Johnson farm is so important to the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints More Blog Posts: Saints to gather in Kirtland, Ohio Kirtland Era and Future Prophets […]
Kirtland Era and Future Prophets
The Kirtland Era of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has some of the most influential experiences of all of Church History. Church headquarters was only in Kirtland Ohio for seven years, and that seven years was packed with experiences that changed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints forever. In Kirtland […]
Kirtland Ohio’s Revelations
The prophet Joseph Smith grew and developed in his abilities as a prophet of God he was unschooled and it effected his confidence. Kirtland Ohio was a powerful time for the Prophets learning and growth. He grew in his abilities and his assurance, in his role. Many of the revelations received by the prophet Joseph […]
Fun Facts about Joseph Smith
-Joseph Smith Jr. was born in Sharon, Vermont on December 23, 1805 to Joseph Smith Sr. And Lucy Mack Smith. -Joseph Smith had a dangerous leg infection as a seven year old boy. The doctor performed a highly advanced surgery that saved his leg. This surgery would not be performed again successfully for almost a […]