Get to know Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon was born on February 19, 1793 near St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania. His parents are William Rigdon and Nancy Galliger. Sidney was a Baptist Preacher in Kirtland, Ohio when he was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by his good friend Parley P. Pratt. Parley P. Pratt gave Sidney Rigdon […]
Get to know Emma Hale Smith
To listen on Spotify click here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krystine-stephenson/episodes/Get-to-know-Emma-Smith-Church-History-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-e2knuej Emma Smith was born in Harmony Pennsylvania, in Susquehanna County on July 10, 1804. She is the daughter or Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Emma grew up in very prosperous circumstances. Lucy Mack Smith(Joseph’s mother) described Emma’s childhood home as a “mansion” with “every convenient appendage necessary.” Emma was […]
Prophet Joseph F. Smith Facts
-Joseph F. Smith is the son of Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. Joseph was born in Far West Missouri on November 3, 1839, while his father was in Liberty Jail.(Read Joseph F. Smith’s mom’s story here.) -In 1844, Joseph F. Smith’s father, Hyrum Smith, was martyred at Carthage Jail. Joseph F. Smith was only six […]
Mary Fielding Smith BYU Hawaii Devotional
Susan Easton Black gave a speech at BYU Hawaii some years ago on the influence of Mary Fielding Smith on her family. Mary’s life was difficult but she handled it with grace and strength. Learning about Mary Fielding Smith can build and strengthen you. Susan Easton Black’s speech goes over some of the highlights and […]
Mary Fielding Smith’s race to Salt Lake Valley
Mary Fielding Smith had much to overcome in this life. Reading her history it appears as though she could not catch a break, things were never easy for this, faithful woman. With every trial she answered with faith, strength and conviction, knowing that her loving Heavenly Father had a plan for her and would not […]
Mary Fielding Smith Documentary
This documentary about Mary Fielding Smith is wonderful. It goes through her whole life and highlights stories that we have heard and love about this amazing woman. Articles about Mary: Locations to Visit while learning about Mary Fielding Smith: Berkshire, England-birth place Kirtland, Ohio-met and married her husband Hyrum Liberty Jail, Missouri-gave birth while husband […]
“Miracle of the Quail”
Sometimes we need to be reminded of all the amazing miracles our Heavenly Father has given us in this world. What is a miracle? Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave a talk in titled “Miracles” in May of 2000. In his talk he said the definition of miracles is: “a beneficial event brought about through divine […]
Get to know Mary Fielding Smith
“Oh My own, own Mother, oh she was good, she was true. She was indeed a Saint. A Royal Daughter of God. To her I owe my very existence as also my success in life, coupled with the favor and mercy of God” -President Joseph F. Smith To watch on Youtube click here:https://youtu.be/qOGCs0Zzpy0 To listen […]
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 […]
Dedication of the The Chicago, Illinois Temple brings healing from the past
The building of the Chicago Illinois Temple was a big deal. It had been many years since there had been a temple in Illinois. There had not been a temple in the whole midwest, after the Nauvoo Temple had been abandoned and destroyed, until the Chicago Temple. The dedication of the Chicago, Illinois Temple was […]