In the April 2017 General Conference (See Link), Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Second Counselor in General Primary Presidency, shared a touching story of a sister who had been diagnosed with cancer. Sister Cordon was told “On October 29, 2015, I found out I had cancer. My cancer had a 17 percent survival rate. The odds weren’t… Read More The Lifesaver
Neil L. Andersen stated in his General Conference talk last week, “Regularly performing ordinances for our ancestors in the temple brings a sweet and sure confirmation that life continues beyond the veil.” He continued, sharing a story about how he received that confirmation. While attending the temple one day, he was asked by a temple… Read More Life Continues Beyond the Veil
Several years ago, I learned from a good friend, Theo, that a common, dear friend had passed away. He came from good stock, with great parents who were very active in the Church. Lynn had been active, and had been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. As so many in their late teen years,… Read More A Choice to Make
Although it was more than four decades ago when I received my endowment in the temple, I have never forgotten the impact it had on me. The endowment ordinance itself was a rich spiritual experience, but it was what happened afterward that left an indelible impression on me. As I was walking back to the… Read More Saving Ordinances – Joy on Both Sides of the Veil
If you have used Ordinances Ready on your mobile device, you already know what a fabulous tool this is. Finding names to take to the temple couldn’t be easier. Our Ordinances Ready blog last November discussed using this app on our smartphones. However, have you tried it from your computer? To access Ordinances Ready on… Read More Names for the Temple Are Just a Click Away
A patron at the Family History Center asked a question that our teacher was unable to answer. Upon further investigation, she was able to find an answer, which we feel might be of interest to other patrons: What happens to the names reserved by an individual in his temple file in Family Tree upon his… Read More Reserved Ordinances by Family Members Who are Deceased Recently