While living in Nauvoo, a man named Anthony committed a crime. Joseph Smith wished to extend mercy, but knew justice must be served. He had a dilemma. How could both justice and mercy be extended to Anthony? Joseph’s actions demonstrate how the atonement allows justice and mercy to coexist. “And thus we see how merciful and just are all the dealings of the Lord”, Alma 50:19
Did I Not Speak Peace to Your Mind?
Pictured is the reconstructed home of Joseph and Emma Smith in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Joseph and Emma Smith moved from Palmyra, New York to Harmony, Pennsylvania to escape persecution. Joseph had been commanded to continue translating the plates, … [Continue reading]
Why Porter Rockwell Finally Cut His Hair
The Rockwell and Smith families were close friends while living in Manchester, New York (just outside of Palmyra). Although he was eight years younger than the Prophet no one loved Joseph Smith more than Orrin Porter Rockwell. … [Continue reading]
Modern Day Miracle at Martin’s Cove
As the storm set in, we feared our trek experience would be ruined. 136 children under the age of 12 were about to have soaked clothes and soaked sleeping bags before taking even one step along the Mormon Trail. We prayed for a miracle. … [Continue reading]
God Gave America to be Free
Faced with the death penalty for high treason, courageous men debated long before they picked up the quill pen to sign the parchment that declared the independence of the colonies from the mother country on July 4, 1776. For many hours they had … [Continue reading]
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