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"Our whole strength rests on the validity of [Joseph Smith's] vision. It either occured or it did not occur. If it did not, then this work is a fraud. If it did, then it is the most important and wonderful work under heaven."
- President Hinckley, Oct. 02 General Conference
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Imagine standing in the same place where the heavens opened—where the Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith in answer to his prayer. Picture peering out over the same hill where the angel Moroni instructed Joseph, and from where the ancient prophet hid the sacred and ancient record of his people. And as you stand looking at the beautiful hand-carved staircase, can you envision what it was like for early Saints to first enter the doors of their temple in Kirtland after so much sacrifice and persecution?
It doesn’t take a personal visit to gain a testimony of what occurred in places like Palmyra and Kirtland, but a journey to see them first hand is certainly a special treat and profound experience, as you actually stand where it all happened and feel the spirit that clearly envelops these special sites.
If you’re planning a Church history tour, then this article will guide you along in your journey, letting you know many of the sites you’ll want to see and what you’ll want to know before going there. If you’re not able to plan a history tour any time soon, then perhaps this article can serve as your personal tour guide right in your home via our stories and photos.
Sharon, Vermont: Birthplace of the Prophet
If beginning a Church history tour from start to finish, then your first stop would naturally be Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of Joseph Smith.
View the complete article here >
by Bridget Rees - LDS Living Magazine Jan/Feb Issue
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Short & Simple
"Keeping New Year's Resolutions"
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It’s been about two weeks since the countdowns silenced. You’ve stored the extra bottles of Martinelli’s for Valentine’s Day and you’ve even vacuumed the piles of confetti in the corners. Forgetting something? Your New Year’s resolutions. Here are a few tips to help you keep on track with your yearly goals.
- Be Reasonable. Resolutions fail when they aren’t planned realistically. Remember that you’ll be fitting a new habit into your life; think about your time and your resources and make the goal fit.
- Be Specific. Whether your goal is to get out of debt or play with the kids more, you need to be specific; as yourself who, what, where, why, and how. Make a detailed plan of how you will get out of debt. Brainstorm activities with your kids and find out when they really need you. Figuring out exactly where you will put your energy will make your plan realistic instead of abstract.
- Find the balance. If your schedule is already hectic, don’t decide that you’re going to exercise two hours a day. But you also shouldn’t say that you’ll do it when you “get the chance.” If your goal is new to your routine, make time for it. And if you’re cutting something out, be sure you have something to replace it.
- Be prepared. You’ll see setbacks and uncontrollable events. Don’t forget what you have achieved, while preparing for what you have left to do. Don’t get discouraged.
For more great facts and tidbits, check out the Short and Simple section of the January / February issue of LDS Living Magazine
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