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
I recently had a personal experience serving my family at the temple. I had planned to do an endowment session and was hustling to be there on time. I wasn’t really planning on doing anyone’s work, in particular, as I am a convert and always have so many ordinances to get done. When I walked… Read More A Sacred Work
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
Getting to understand family history work for me has been like going on a road trip. Each experience along the way leads you closer to where you are going. As you begin, it unfolds and opens up new vistas that you didn’t know existed before. I never really thought about family history work until my… Read More My Journey with Family History
A consultant at the Granite FamilySearch Center recently introduced me to “Family Groups,” a tool on FamilySearch Family Tree for sharing temple ordinances with others. I have found it to be very helpful for sharing names with family members and ward members. It has also been helpful for me to keep track of cards I’ve… Read More Family Groups
We all know the responsibility President Russell M. Nelson has placed on each one of us when it comes to the gathering of Israel. He has profoundly emphasized that our unique responsibility is to help gather scattered Israel and prepare the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Fortunately for all of us, our Father… Read More Helping to Gather Israel
From a messaging conversation on FamilySearch: -Mark Peterson, New Castle Ward Temple & Family History Leader
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
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
It seems appropriate at this time of year as we have celebrated Thanksgiving and are approaching the Christmas Season to be reminded of the gift family history can be in our lives. The following is from Elder Dale G. Renlund talking about family history and the wonderful blessings it will bring into our lives. “When… Read More The Gift of Family History