We are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of the historical announcement by President Nelson about ministering. Since that time, we have all participated in many presentations and discussions about ministering. We are learning how important ministering is to those we minister to and to us. We have learned that it is flexible, customized and… Read More Ministering Through Temple and Family History
A number of years ago I attended the funeral of the father of a friend of mine. I was particularly touched and impressed by a tribute paid by one of the father’s daughters. She expressed great appreciation to her father for giving her “roots and wings.” Since that day I have pondered this concept many… Read More Roots and Wings
Elder Quentin L. Cook, in the October General Conference, outlined the new format for both Sunday church attendance and also the purposes and blessings which this new change can have in our lives. One of those he listed is the following: “Helping all of Heavenly Father’s children on both sides of the veil through missionary… Read More Looking to the New Year
If you haven’t already seen the new feature in your smart phone FamilySearch app, you might want to take a look. The new Ordinances Ready feature can help you identify ancestors who need work done, especially if you are having trouble finding people. Ordinances Ready searches FamilySearch Family Tree, as well as temple reservation and… Read More What’s New at FamilySearch – Ordinances Ready
My mother died in a car accident when I was two years old. She was the youngest of eight children born to my grandmother. By 1955, my grandmother had buried her husband, three babies, and two adult children, one of them being my mother. As a little girl, I would go to the nearby cemetery with… Read More Don’t Forget the Babies!!!