by Walter Penning | Aug 3, 2015 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Remember back in 2005 when President Hinckley encouraged all members to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year? I’d like to share what has become one of my favorite memories from that time. After the Prophet’s request our Utah neighborhoods,...
by Christine Bell | Apr 29, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
Is your family history displayed on the walls of your home? If not, why not? Perhaps you are concerned about the effects of light and other environmental factors might have on vintage photos and documents. Fortunately, making a good scan of photos and documents is...
by Christine Bell | Mar 25, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
The appeal of stories and storytelling is universal. In some cultures, stories preserved history before there was a written history. Through stories we can travel to times and places that we couldn’t otherwise. Stories teach important truths in a way that helps...
by Christine Bell | Mar 18, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
One type of public record that can be very useful for family history research is a census record. Taking a census is a government’s method of counting the country’s population. Censuses have been taken since ancient times. The scope of this article will be limited...
by Krystal Wilkerson | Mar 12, 2014 | Krystal Wilkerson: Latter-day Mom
Close your eyes and imagine sandy white beaches, pristine blue water, and tropical plants and birds…sounds so relaxing doesn’t it? Not to mention warm compared to this frozen weather! Don’t be too jealous but our family just got back from a vacation to the...