by Laurie W | Jul 21, 2008 | Finding Happiness
On July 24th those of us who live in Utah will celebrate Pioneer Day, or the day the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed the Mormon Church)first arrived in this area. Whenever I think of the pioneers, those who left behind homes,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 21, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions
17 Wherefore I, Jacob, gave unto them these words as I taught them in the temple, having first obtained mine errand from the Lord. 18 For I, Jacob, and my brother Joseph had been consecrated priests and teachers of this people, by the hand of Nephi. 19 And we did...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 21, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
The Book of Mormon chronicles the history of the family of Lehi, a prophet who lived in Jerusalem in 600 BC. After being instructed by God to flee into the wilderness to protect his life, Lehi’s family was led by God to a personal promised land across the waters, in...
by Barbara S | Jul 20, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
We are taught in the Doctrine and Covenants 88:119, “Organize yourselves, prepare every needful thing…” In today’s blog I want to present a practical part of preparedness and discuss a very needful thing. Having been through many different kinds of disasters,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 19, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
When Lehi, the first Book of Mormon prophet died, his family split into two groups, the Nephites and the Lamanites. The Nephites were the part of the family (and those who traveled to their own, personal promised land with them) who chose to follow God, and wanted...
