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Lesson Helps
Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 33: "President Brigham Young Leads the Saints"
By Ted L. Gibbons
God chooses his leaders. This is true at every level of Church administration. Joseph was chosen by the Lord and so were those who came after him. But in those early years, before the practice of succession in the Church had been formalized, some members were uncertain of the format succession ought to follow. In an August meeting held to resolve the matter of succession, the Lord placed the stamp of his approval on Brigham Young. One account gives the record in these words:
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Latter-day Saint Life
How the Call We Received in the ER to Be on Reality TV Became a Miracle for My Family
By Kelley Opedisano
Audy Leavitt is the interior designer for Charmed Playhouses and co-host of Animal Planet's Playhouse Masters. She shares her stories of faith on her blog alwaysaudy.com. The following story is written by her friend and client, Kelley Opedisano, about her family's playhouse miracle. Kelley's family was featured on the latest episode of Playhouse Masters, which airs Friday at 10/9 central on Animal Planet.
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Famous Latter-day Saints
12 Famous Athletes Who Became Latter-day Saints (and Their Incredible Conversion Stories)
By Danielle B. Wagner
From monster truck driving to the Olympics and the NFL to the NBA, many famous athletes have found the gospel and discovered the fullness it brings to their lives. Here are just a few remarkable stories of athletes who have converted to the Church.
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10 Things You Didn't Know about Church History
By Gerrit Dirkmaat, editor of The Joseph Smith Papers: Documents, Volume 1, July 1828–June 1831
1. Not all of Joseph Smith’s revelations were published in the Doctrine & Covenants.
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Latter-day Saint Life
3 Underwater Mormon Ghost Towns You Can See Today
By Danielle B. Wagner
While many ghost towns founded by Latter-day Saints have exciting histories, three Mormon ghost towns stand out from the rest. These ghost towns, once submerged by water, have only recently been uncovered, revealing new insights into the Saints that lived there.
Returning Home After a Disaster
By Emergency Essentials
When returning to your home after an evacuation, you should first assess the damage from the outside. Check your roof, walls, concrete, and chimney for structural damage. If everything looks structurally sound, then enter your home. If you have any doubt of the stability of your home, call a qualified safety inspector or specialist. If there are any fallen or damaged electrical wires surrounding your home, stay away from them because they could still be active. Wait for utility workers to repair them for you. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers, such as a safety inspector, the utility company, fire and police stations, in your wallet and emergency kit.
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Latter-day Saint Life
How the BYU Jerusalem Center Nearly Caused the Collapse of the Israeli Government
By Jamie Armstrong
Thirty years ago, students began moving into the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Today it is considered by members and nonmembers alike to be a stunning addition to the Holy City’s landscape, but it didn’t start out that way. In fact, plans to build the Jerusalem Center caused so much controversy that the “Mormon issue” nearly caused the collapse of the Israeli government—on more than one occasion.
Young Women Lesson 15: The Melchizedek Priesthood
Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Priesthood - a Sacred Gift," by President Thomas S. Monson
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Latter-day Saint Life
Returned Missionary, Bishop & Newlywed Die in Car Crash
By Danielle B. Wagner
A former bishop, newly returned missionary, and a newlywed were killed Sunday afternoon when their car rolled over on I-15 near Moapa.
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Join Us for a 1-Day Seminar on the Life of Joseph Smith
By History of the Saints (Sponsored)
"Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more save Jesus only for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” History of the Saints presents, “Knowing Joseph,” April 29, 2017, at the Utah State University Eccles Conference Center. It is a one-day educational seminar on the life and ministry of Joseph, with speakers Robert L. Millet, Susan Easton Black, Alexander L. Baugh, and Glenn J. Rawson. Tickets are $25 and available at historyofthesaints.org. Seating is limited and tickets are going fast.