In a book published in 2016, titled “The Witness of Women: Firsthand Experiences and Testimonies from the Restoration,” Sister Eliza Snow, speaking of the Kirkland Temple dedication which she attended is quoted as saying, ““The ceremonies of that dedication may be rehearsed, but no mortal language can describe the heavenly manifestations of that memorable day.… Read More Heavenly Manifestations
In the October 2024 General Conference (See Link), it was announced that during the last six months, the Church has dedicated or rededicated nine temples in five countries. Additionally, between now and the end of the year, the Church will dedicate five more. President Russell M. Nelson then announced plans to construct 17 more temples. The… Read More The Best Is Yet to Come
As I was pondering about my eternal journey, a few thoughts came to my mind. I found my old journal entries that reminded me how I ended up where I am today. When I was about 29, I had written that I was contemplating having my name removed from the Church of Jesus Christ of… Read More The Eternal Wait
For many years, the term “Black Friday” has been a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marked the start of the Christmas shopping season and used to be the busiest shopping day of the year. In recent years, Black Friday creeped into Thursday and, more recently, black Friday… Read More WHITE FRIDAY
I believe part of my love of the temple is in my DNA from my father and his parents. Even though both of my father’s parents died before I was born, their example had an influence on my life. My grandparents Magnus and Anna Johnson joined the Church with their three children in 1908 while… Read More Temple Blessings
Enjoy a new video tour of the Rome Italy Temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in an unprecedented video production within one of the Church’s most sacred spaces. Various rooms in the temple are shown, and and their purposes discussed. This video is a great way to share and explain a… Read More Tour the Rome Italy Temple
Last fall, while on a trip to Meridian, Idaho to see five of our grandchildren, along with their parents, I took the opportunity to visit with my 14-year-old grandson about his Scouting progress. We talked of recent camps, merit badges, and activities. As I discovered he had not yet earned the Genealogy merit badge, I… Read More March 2018 – Director’s Message