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The early Latter-day Saints in Northern California prayed to have a temple closer to home for many years. These early Saints were told that temples would come to California, but the process of getting temples built in California took longer than many expected. Even though the temple took more time than anticipated the members of […]

James Willie, the Captain of the infamous Willie Handcart Company was charged with bringing a group of Saints across the plains with handcarts. James Willie was a spiritual leader first and foremost, and was very capable and responsible leader. Even with the talented James Willie as the head of the company there was problem after […]

To listen on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/vCzH-ZdahgY To listen no Spotify click here: The Oakland California Temple was announced 23 January 1961 and dedicated November 17-19 1964 by President David O. McKay. This beautiful temple has stood as a beacon to the community and a prophecy fulfilled. The Oakland California Temple has two 35-foot sculpted […]

The murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith was not a simple rebellion of an unruly mob, but there are layers to the depth of the tragedy. Joseph Smith knew if he went to Carthage he would be killed, and warned close family and friends. The mob men in the area were prepared to carry out […]

To watch on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/KBOeKwWOsQs To listen on Spotify click here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Willard-Richards-Carthage-Jail-Miracle-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e31ts78 The murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith is a tragedy which the member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have never recovered. The first Prophet of the restoration was killed along side his brother at the hands of […]

Elder Ballards Family Miracle To listen on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/vjXIy-ovdg0 To listen on Spotify click here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Logan-Temple-Ballard-Family-Newspaper-Story-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e31km90 Elder M. Russell Ballard shared this wonderful miracle that happened in his personal family, and it has been passed down through generations. This miracle took place in Cache Valley, just after the Logan Temple was dedicated in […]

To watch on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/mxpHsozVbBk To listen on Spotify click here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Vernal-Utah-Temple-Blessing-Story-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e31a36u The Vernal, Utah Temple was the first temple to built from an already existing building. The Vernal Utah Temple started out as the Uintah Stake Tabernacle dedicated by Prophet Joseph F. Smith in 1907. At the dedication of the Tabernacle, President […]

Daniel and Mary Ann Allen, early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This faithful couple experienced a miracle of protection while they were living with the Saints in Nauvoo, Illinois. This miracle occurred, after the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith. While in Nauvoo, Daniel helped to build the Nauvoo Temple […]

President Wilford Woodruff made this statement in the general conference October 10, 1900: “After the death of Joseph Smith, I saw and conversed with him many times in my dreams in the night season. On one occasion he and his brother Hyrum met me when on the sea going on a mission to England. I […]

A loving Heavenly Father does not leave His children to struggle alone through difficult circumstances, but instead lifts, and strengthens through the trials. Many early Latter-day Saints were converts from Europe and left the homes to move to the Rocky Mountains. The handcart pioneers had some of the most difficult experiences crossing the plains. This […]