Church Historian Kate Holbrook’s Passing
One of The Best, passed away this past week. Kate Holbrook, one of the prominent historians for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints passed away on the 20th of August. Her excitement and passion for Church History and specifically women of the church helped so many women throughout the world. My first […]
Levi Savage Jr. Story and Grave
When talking about the Willy and Martin Handcart companies one name appears multiple times throughout the story, and that is Levi Savage Jr. In the book ”Fire of the Covenant” he is mentioned and again in the movie ”17 Miracles.” Levi Savage was a voice of warning for this group of Saints. Levi Savage was […]
The Signboard that “had done the work of salvation”— Willies Rescue Site
To watch on Youtube click here: https://youtu.be/EhIXLPlq4ls To listen on Spotify click here:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Willie-Handcart-Rescue--Sign-Board-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e32s8la The Willie Handcart Company left late in the season and were caught in early snowfall. When the Willie company was going through Wyoming, they faced some of the most difficult obstacles imaginable. They were caught in a terrible blizzard, with very little […]
Church History Trip Preparation-Movies
Getting ready to plan a Church History Trip can be so exciting! Preparing ahead of time can help you and your family be ready and educated for what you will for what will be felt and experienced. Movies put out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: -“Legacy” -“Joseph Smith: The prophet of […]
Best Movies and Books to prepare Youth for Trek
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint has an amazing history of sacrifice and dedication. When President Hinckley was the prophet of The Church he was really good at bringing the pioneer stories into our homes. Now it has been many years without our dear prophet President Hinckley and these stories have not been […]
“Bring them In” The rescue of the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies
The tragedy of the Martin and Willey Handcart company is well known by the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Most members have heard of the companies, know the companies left late in the year, ran into early snow storms, and ran out of food. For many members of The Church […]
Symbolism on the Mount Timpanogos Temple
The symbolism on each of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is so fun to look for and can help add and strengthen you. The Mount Timpanogos temple has subtle details that can enrich your experience. “Holiness to the Lord” and ”House of the Lord” are written on the front […]
Windows of the Mount Timpanogos Temple
One of the most beautiful elements of the Mount Timpanogos Temple are the beautiful windows throughout the whole building. The big main windows of the temple are designed using frosted glass, that is laid horizontally. By using this method it makes the window appear like it is flowing water. They also added chunks of glass […]
Mount Timpanogos Temple Utah Fun Facts:
To listen on Spotify click here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Mount-Timpanogos-Temple-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e2kko4m Mount Timpanogos Temple is the 49th operating temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Mount Timpanogos Temple is the 9th Latter-Day Saint Temple in Utah. It was announced on April 4, 1993. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 9, 1993. At the groundbreaking ceremony […]
Facts about the Indianapolis, Indiana Temple
-In early 2010 the members of the Indianapolis, Indiana North Stake were challenged by their stake president to index one million names by the end of the year. Within days of completing their goal of one million names, President Monson announced plans to build a temple in Indianapolis Indiana! The members were elated to hear […]