To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
The Destiny of Woman and Man as symbolically depicted in Hebrew – Another Look. Jehovah or Jesus Christ’s name in Hebrew is: יהוה Sometimes Jehovah’s names is abbreviated: יה The Yod or י means hand of God, but also represents the masculine characteristics of God. While the Hey or ה, when used […]
In the middle of the Great Depression, under the direction of General Relief Society President, Louise Y. Robison, what would become the world-famous Relief Society ”Singing Mothers” was organized. Since most women, at this time, were mothers, the name felt appropriate. But in Oslo, Norway, where there were many single sisters, the name “Singing Sisters” was […]
The earliest singing in Mormon history was performed by Lyman Wight in 1831, in a Kirtland congregation. He sang a beautiful song in a tongue no one had ever heard before. A “tongue’s duet” in the Kirtland Temple was sung in perfect unison, as if practiced a thousand times. Elizabeth Ann Whitney sang in tongues […]
I read something once that has caused me to think: Power is not in wealth, but in control. This world would have us think that money is everything. Money brings power, money buys whatever you could possibly want, money places you above others. Money makes the world go round. Money is what Satan uses for […]
How important is it to have Family Home Evening, Family Scripture Reading and Family Prayer? How often do you have your Family Home Evening, Family Scripture Reading and Family Prayer? It isn’t a failsafe guard for our children here on earth, but I believe our efforts will be counted in the hereafter. We have been […]
The scriptures are actually full of references to temple clothing, but most of these references are hidden because of the sacred nature and covenants of the temple. If we put on our “temple eyes” when we read the scriptures, we can see the type, shadow and clues the Lord has put into the verses of […]
In 1876, Brigham Young asked Emmeline B. Wells to organize, with the women, a wheat storage program. Emmeline’s husband, Daniel H. Wells, confessed the men had tried for years. Brigham Young said, “They have continued to let the grain go; now we want to see if the sisters will be more successful. Pres. John Taylor […]
Have you ever really looked at the problem the Israelites had in the Old Testament? They just didn’t FEEL like reaching for Jesus Christ…most of the time. Remember all the opportunities the Lord gave them? Remember how many times they were given still another chance? Another lecture? Another pleading? They were pretty stubborn people. My […]
It was expensive to buy from New York and have items stagecoached out west. Brigham Young wanted his people to be self-sufficient, so it made sense that if the women wanted something, they should learn to make or grow it themselves. That is how the Silk Industry began. Sisters wanted finer clothing items and fancier material, […]
Funny article found in the Women’s Exponent. Do you see yourself in these stories? HOW IT IS DONE Scene in library—gentleman busy writing—child enters: “Father, give me a penny.” “Haven’t got any—don’t bother me.” “But, father, I want it—something particular.” “I tell you I haven’t got one about me.” “I must have it! You promised […]
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