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Posted by Guest Author | May 7, 2020 | church, church history, learning | 0 |

Cabin fever? Visit Church history sites—virtually!...

Posted by Guest Author | Apr 25, 2020 | church history | 0 |

Is the Church close to start developing its land holdings near Jackson County, Missouri?

by Guest Author | Jun 20, 2020 | ask the readers, Book of Mormon, church history, education, entertainment, not uniquely lds | 0 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns two properties — a 1,100-acre northern tract and a 3,100-acre southern one — in Lee’s Summit, MO. It has partnered with the city to develop them.

Virtual Storytelling Tour: Carthage Jail — the Martyrdom of Joseph Smith in Carthage, Illinois

by Guest Author | Jun 14, 2020 | Book of Mormon, books, BYU, church, church history | 0 |

The Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were shot and killed while under the protection of the state of Illinois in Carthage Jail. The jail and its rooms are shown in this virtual storytelling tour!

Pillar of Light: New Graphic Novel Adaptation of Joseph Smith’s First Vision Celebrates Bicentennial #HearHim

by Guest Author | Jun 14, 2020 | blogging, books, church history, cool links | 0 |

Andrew and Sal created a graphic novel adaption of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. It is called...

VIDEO: The Bishop of Rome, the Pagans of Rome, and the Fall of Rome (Saints Unscripted)

by Guest Author | May 7, 2020 | church, church history, learning | 0 |

This episode covers some of the major events of Christian and Roman history between...

Cabin fever? Visit Church history sites—virtually!

by Guest Author | Apr 25, 2020 | church history | 0 |

I love how missionary work is going digital.

The missionaries are really creative!

VIDEO: History of the Saints (Glenn Rawson): Miracles and Mercies of the Restoration Fireside Part 2

by Guest Author | Apr 19, 2020 | Book of Mormon, books, church history | 0 |

This is the second in a series of firesides telling stories from the journals and histories of our ancestors.

First Presidency — Guidance on How to Administer the Church in Challenging Times

by Guest Author | Apr 17, 2020 | church, church history, coronavirus, Covid-19 | 0 |

Resources are provided in response to the continued disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

VIDEO: What Are the Gold Plates? | Now You Know

by Guest Author | Apr 13, 2020 | Book of Mormon, church history | 0 |

An audio narration that briefly describes the gold plates and the sacred ancient record that was translated into what is now known as the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

VIDEO: Prophet of a King — Hannah from TORCH family music (commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Joseph Smith and the First Vision)

by Guest Author | Apr 1, 2020 | #GeneralConference, Book of Mormon, church history | 0 |

“Some said he was dishonest, others said he was mad; and he was ridiculed and reviled, But all this did not destroy the reality of his vision. He had seen a vision, he knew he had, and all the persecution under heaven could not make it otherwise; and though they should persecute him unto death, yet he knew, and would know to his latest breath, that he had both seen a light and heard a voice speaking unto him, and all the world could not make him think or believe otherwise.” – Joseph Smith–History 1:24

Book of Mormon Central “Celebrating the Restoration Reading Plan” March 30–April 4 #HearHim by Jack Welch

by Guest Author | Mar 29, 2020 | #GeneralConference, #HearHim, Book of Mormon, books, BYU, church history | 0 |

To prepare for General Conference on April 4, 2020, Jack Welch has prepared a five-day Reading Plan to study the Restoration. On each day, Jack Welch gives commentary on an important piece of research that helps elucidate some aspect of the Restoration, with special emphasis on the First Vision.