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I had ancestors who were there at the dedication of the St. George Temple!  Some helped build it, and they did a lot of Temple work for deceased ancestors there!   "Let the Devil Roar": Brigham Young's Surprising Statement After the St. George Temple Dedication by Casey Paul Griffiths, Susan Easton Black, and Mary Jane Woodger, adapted from "What You Don't Know About the 100 Most Important Events in Church History"  | Mar. 11, 2017 Makes You Think Comments Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how much you thought you knew, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story from when the St. George Temple was dedicated. “Let the Devil Roar” In April 1874, most laborers in St. George were erecting the red sand...

We had a child one time be lost -- actually left by accident, and we had to go back and find her! -- and it was really a panic.  This shows how Heavenly Father wants to welcome back anyone who has been lost from Him for a time. How the Lord Feels About Finding Lost Things By  Ted Gibbons  · January 29, 2019 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE Cover image: “The Lost Lamb” by Robert Theodore Barrett. Have you ever lost something important? How did you feel when it was found? Have you ever lost a small child, or been lost yourself? What feelings did you have as you searched for a missing infant, or when a missing toddler was found?   Part of the power of the teachings of the Savior was found in his ability to draw spiritual lessons from the common experiences of the people. Try to identify with these parables of the Savior that relate to the emotions of finding something valuable that you have lost? ...