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22: "Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause" (Doctrine and Covenants 58–59)

Picture this: You have just arrived in Jackson County, Missouri, with the early Saints. You’re so excited and you just can’t wait to begin the work of building up Zion. But you have no idea where to start. Everywhere you look the land where the Savior will come again just seems like untamed American frontier. But then the prophet Joseph Smith arrives with very important instructions from the Lord. That's what this week’s lesson in Doctrine and Covenants 58–59 is all about—instructions the Lord gave, for the Saints then and for us today, about how to prepare spiritually to gather and build up Zion.

Heather B. Moore

Heather B. Moore lives in Utah with her family, and several pets, including a bearded dragon. As a teenager, she lived in the Middle East, attending Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. Despite failing her high school AP English exam, Heather persevered and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in something other than English. At age 30, Heather discovered she loved to write—when it wasn’t homework—and she writes primarily about women in the scriptures, under pen name H.B. Moore. She also writes historical women's fiction, sweet romance, and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore . . . This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom.

Revelation for the Early Saints and Us with Janiece Johnson

Revelation is crucial to the restored gospel and crucial to our lives today. As Latter-day Saints, we know the heavens are open, but perhaps we all want to know how to hear God better and understand what revelation looks like in our own lives.

Jenedy Paige

Jenedy Paige was born with two God-given gifts: she’s an early riser and she’s consistent. She’s used her natural abilities to become a professional oil painter and an American Ninja Warrior athlete. She believes we all have a divine spark that really does make us capable of achieving anything as long as we’re willing to work really really hard for it. She is the biggest fan of her alma-mater, BYU-Idaho, and credits herself as the “product of a great art education.” She is a wife, a mother, a teacher, a runner, and her mom says she struggles with being able to relax. When she’s not in her studio or the gym, she loves to be in her kitchen, creating delicious healthy food for her family. She thanks God every day for carefully leading her down a path she could have never imagined for herself.

Matt Godfrey

Matthew C. Godfrey is a senior historian in the Church History Department in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has a Ph.D. in American and Public History. He has authored or coedited several books, including God Knows You: Getting Real About Spiritual Challenges (Deseret Book, 2025) and Know Brother Joseph: New Perspectives on Joseph Smith’s Life and Character (Deseret Book, 2019). Matt is a frequent speaker at BYU Education Week, and has appeared on podcasts such as All In, Follow Him, and the Church News Podcast. He loves 80s alternative music, reading, and sports (in that order), and hates watermelon, cucumbers, and getting stuck in traffic (in that order). He is married to Carrie Huber and has four wonderful children.

Sponsored: BYU presents its world-famous touring ensembles at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City

By BYU Winterfest

Winterfest is Brigham Young University’s winter performance series in Salt Lake City. From January 22 to March 12, 2022, performing groups from Brigham Young University will entertain audiences at the Conference Center Theater.

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Mormons in the Civil War: Their Own Cavalry + More Fascinating Facts

By Jannalee Sandau

Known as the bloodiest war in American history, the Civil War affected hundreds of thousands of lives. And even though they were removed from the main body of the United States, the Latter-day Saints living in Utah were not immune from all of its consequences. In fact, the Civil War was the first military conflict in which there were members of the Church on both sides, and the first American conflict in which a Latter-day Saint died from wounds received in battle.

Debunking Myths about the Book of Mormon

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Debunking 5 Myths about The Book of Mormon

By Danielle B. Wagner

The coming forth of The Book of Mormon and the stories contained within it are incredible—incredible and complex. As a result, many members of other faiths have generated misconceptions about The Book of Mormon and LDS beliefs regarding it. Here are some common myths and truths surrounding this sacred record that you can share with your non-member neighbors and friends.

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The Bonner Family talks about their African American heritage in gospel music

By Danielle Christensen

Anyone who watches The Bonner Family can see straightaway that the performers have natural talent. But what listeners may not know is that the Bonner’s talent doesn’t begin with their generation—it’s a part of their family’s legacy.