From the Archive: Originally posted September 14th, 2008 I’ve been thinking a lot over the past few days about what being a “Molly Mormon” means to me. Does this term now, for me as a 41-year-old active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hold a positive connotation? Or, does it still… Continue Reading
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The One
Archibald McPhail left Scotland at the age of 40, to join the saints in Utah. He and his family were a part of James G. Willie’s handcart company and Archibald was made a tent captain. Each night, Archibald and other captains would go after the stragglers – bringing them safely back to camp. There were… Continue Reading
The Lord’s Anointed: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was ordained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 23, 1994. At the time of this call, Elder Holland was serving as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, to which he had been called on… Continue Reading
Eating the Genealogy Elephant
I come from a family of genealogy and family history loving people and one of my first memories is being in my grandmother’s house, looking at the pedigree and family group sheets lining the hallway. My Grandma told me wonderful stories about my ancestors and she also taught me how to figure out how people… Continue Reading
Make some noise!
I have been trying to get into better physical shape. I have spent a lot of time studying the Word of Wisdom and praying to better live it. This goal was brought into sharp focus when, this summer, my husband was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. John told me one day, shortly after diagnosed, that… Continue Reading
Faith in Every Footstep
The purpose: To better understand how the pioneers’ journey to the Salt Lake Valley parallels our journey back to our Heavenly Father and to better appreciate the sacrifices made by the pioneers. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 136 Our Heritage, pages 71-77 Scripture Chain: 1 Nephi 2:19–20 D&C 136:1–2 1 Nephi 17:13–14 D&C 136:22 Ether 1:39–42… Continue Reading
The Lord’s Anointed: Elder Robert D. Hales
Elder Robert D. Hales is is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained to this office on April 2, 1994. He received his call as a General Authority on April 4, 1975. He served as an Assistant to the Quorum of… Continue Reading
O God, Where Art Thou?
The purpose: To learn to better endure adversity by turning to the Savior.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 121:1–33 Doctrine and Covenants 122 Our Heritage, pages 45–53 Scripture Chain: Isaiah 53:5–6 D&C 88:6 Hebrews 2:17–18 D&C 122:5–8 Alma 7:11–12 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual Link Student Manual Link Brother Beardall’s Gospel Doctrine Outlines James E. Neumann… Continue Reading
The Lord’s Anointed: Elder Richard G. Scott
Elder Richard G. Scott is is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained an Apostle on October 1, 1988. He was called as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy on April 2, 1977, and served as a member… Continue Reading
They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham
The purpose: To learn about the early Saints’ efforts to establish the city of Zion in Missouri and to renew efforts to help build Zion today. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 101 Doctrine and Covenants 103 Doctrine and Covenants 105 Our Heritage, pages 27–29 Our Heritage, pages 37–45 Scripture Chain: Acts 14:21–22 2 Nephi 2:11 Mosiah… Continue Reading