Brief Biography: George Albert Smith was born on April 4, 1870, in Salt Lake City. His father, John Henry Smith, and grandfather, George A. Smith, had both been counselors to Church Presidents. While employed in the Federal Land Office for Utah, he was called at the age of 33 to the Quorum of the Twelve… Continue Reading
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Latter-day Prophets: Heber J. Grant
My lovely Mollys – I’m going through a minor crisis at home right now. I apologize again for not giving you the post that you need. Instead, I’m going to direct you to this page: Heber J. Grant, where you will find his page on JosephSmith.net. I don’t mean this to be a cop-out, I… Continue Reading
Prayers Requested
I have a fantastic cousin named Rachel who writes a blog called No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. She’s a devout Christian who writes about her life and family and interests in a way that weaves her faith into the posts. I recently met her at a family reunion and she’s even more lovely and fantastic… Continue Reading
Latter-day Prophets: Joseph F. Smith
Timeline: 13 Nov 1838: Born in Far West, Missouri, to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith27 Jun 1844: His father, Hyrum Smith, was martyred.1848: Drove an ox team from Winter Quarters to Salt Lake Valley (age 9)1854-1857: Served a mission to Hawaii (aged 15-19)1857: Served in the Echo Canyon campaign of the Utah War (age 19)1859:… Continue Reading
An important calling: Counselor
Alright Mollys, I’m going to write this post, but I have to say, this isn’t easy. I’m very ashamed of the way I acted today, and it’s not easy to put our mistakes out there for the world to read! But hopefully, what I learned from my experience at church today will be a lesson… Continue Reading
Latter-day Prophets: Lorenzo Snow
(Writer’s note: Mollys, I need your input. I’m still trying to figure out the best way to do these posts – do you like a time table like this one, or a biography, or a series of links to resources? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!) 1814: Born 3 April 1814 in Mantua, Ohio. 1836: Baptized… Continue Reading
A Sure Foundation
Lately I’ve been thinking about Helaman 5:12:And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail… Continue Reading
Latter-day Prophets: Wilford Woodruff
Fellow Mollys – I need to apologize that I didn’t have this post ready earlier. I procrastinated and I didn’t honor my responsibility, and I apologize for that. For a biography of Wilford Woodruff and to learn more about his life and ministry, please click here. You will be directed to a page on JosephSmith.net;… Continue Reading
Weltschmerz
I’ve been trying to figure out what’s been bugging me lately – I feel slow, sluggish, apathetic about a lot of things, and just sad. There are people I love who have made poor choices that hurt people. Others are going through really difficult times with no solution in sight. Because I love them so… Continue Reading
Reflections on My Past
Today I am in north eastern England on a business trip with my husband. We are close to Coventry Cathedral – a truly remarkable historic site. I first saw this cathedral 4 years ago as a student and was completely captivated by it. It was almost completely destroyed by bombs during World War II, but… Continue Reading