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Between the first and second sessions of General Conference, I got this great e mail from Brad McBride.  His blog is entitled:  "Thus We See..."  if you want to find it and subscribe to it.  It is great! Instant Post-Conference Thoughts: Saturday A.M. (April ’20) bby  Brad McBride   |  Posted on  Apr 4, 2020 Note:  These are the instant, mildly-filtered things that ran through my brain and heart as I watched this session of General Conference. If you are looking for deep, spiritual analysis, this is not the place. Drive on. Please check back later for that, after I have had some time to process. Okay campers, rise and shine! Time for a unique General Conference experience. • Before I get started, I want to give a shout out to those healthcare professionals who can’t watch Conference because they are busy SAVING LIVES.  Thank you, and stay well! Aaaannnd, we’re off! • And wow, this is weird. The ...

Defending the Faith: Remembering the First Vision By  Daniel Peterson Published: March 23, 2017 7:00 a.m. Updated: yesterday   View 2 Items Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art LDS artist Minerva Teichert's "The First Vision" (1934) depicts key moment of the Restoration. Some years ago, two Latter-day Saint writers arrived separately at the conclusion that Joseph Smith’s First Vision probably occurred on Sunday, March 26, 1820. (See “ Oh, How Lovely Was the Morning: Sun 26 Mar 1820 ?”  )  In other words, this coming Sunday may mark the 197th anniversary of the commencement of the Restoration. Of course, we can’t be certain of the date. Unlike most of Joseph’s fundamental visions, it was received alone. (See " Many of Prophet's revelations were shared experiences ," Feb. 24, 2011.) Nonetheless, the anniversary must be near at hand, and this seems a good time to reflect on that pivotal even...

Don’t Miss Face to Face Broadcast with President Eyring and Elder Holland this Week By The LDS Newsroom  · February 26, 2017 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE Mormon youth will ask two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints questions during a live Face to Face event in Palmyra, New York, where Church founder  Joseph Smith  experienced what is commonly referred to as the  First Vision .  President Henry B. Eyring , first counselor in the  First Presidency , and  Elder Jeffrey R. Holland  of the  Quorum of the Twelve Apostles  will participate in the worldwide broadcast Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. MST. “We hope you’ll prepare for the event by reading the account of the Prophet Joseph’s First Vision and also of trying yourself to ask God in faith for answers,” said President Eyring in a  video invitation . “I promise you a wonderful exp...

I love to hear about the Prophet Joseph Smith's First Vision.  Between Wayne and I we had 19 direct ancestors who met, knew, and believed him!  I'm so thankful for my wonderful faithful ancestors!  They went through a lot for their faith.  Click on the links to learn more. LDS leader speaks to young adults about different accounts of church founder's First Vision By  Marianne Holman Prescott ,  Deseret News Published: Sunday, May 1 2016 10:30 p.m. MDT View 16 photos » Elder Richard J. Maynes speaks during the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults from the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City Sunday, May 1, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Summary “The Restoration of the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days has been foreseen and predicted by prophets throughout history,” said Elder Richard J. Maynes during a Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults on Sunday night. “The Restoration ...

This is a lovely study of the most important event since the life and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ!  I have a solid testimony that these events did happen, and that the Prophet Joseph is truly what he said he was, and he saw what he said he saw! I have read this before, and it is fascinating!  It is a bit long, but if you have time to read it, you'll be excited! (From Meridian Magazine) CHURCH HISTORY Oh, How Lovely Was the Morning: Sun 26 Mar 1820? By John C. Lefgren and John P. Pratt  · March 25, 2015 Editor’s Note: This is an article that appeared first some years ago on Meridian. We felt it was important and remains timely enough to be worthy of publishing again.  What is the most important date in Church history? There have been days on which some very important visitors have come. John the Baptist, as well as Peter, James and John all came to restore the priesthood. The Savior, Moses, Elias and Elijah all came on the same Easter...