I recently had a personal experience serving my family at the temple. I had planned to do an endowment session and was hustling to be there on time. I wasn’t really planning on doing anyone’s work, in particular, as I am a convert and always have so many ordinances to get done. When I walked… Read More A Sacred Work
As we celebrate Memorial Day, it’s natural for our thoughts to turn to those who have come before us. And while I celebrate the opportunity to decorate the graves of those who have come before me and express my love & appreciation for their examples and the love they have shared with me, I am also… Read More We Can Do More for Them
We have been taught that remembering can help us maintain meaningful connections to those that went before us. “A Memory with My Mother” is our center’s “Remember and Record” topic this month. With both Memorial Day and Mother’s Day in May, this prompt made me think about my amazing mother, Elinor Critchlow Frost, and the… Read More Was She Wonder Woman—No, She Was Just My Mom!
I have many fond memories of my mother, beginning when I was a young child and continuing through adulthood. She has been a steady strength and support to me through the years and continues to be today. She has taught me great lessons through her example of being kind, patient and courageous. My mother immigrated… Read More My Mom Plays Volleyball!
Recently I was working with the youth at the Granite FamilySearch Center. The weekly activity was to find ancestors using burial sources such as “Find a Grave” and “Billion Graves.” The teens enjoyed learning how to use the sites and discovered interesting information about their relatives. Find a Grave is an important resource because it provides cemetery… Read More Find a Grave
I get excited when I think of all the people throughout the world who are trying to connect with their ancestors. However, I can’t help but think there are those in the world who have an interest in family history, but just haven’t quite taken the time to become involved in it. I think it’s safe… Read More Family History For All!
Note: This article was published previously on the The Family History Guide Blog. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming an integral part of how genealogy companies develop their tools and technologies. Two examples are MyHeritage and Ancestry, who have been in the family history business for many years. You can learn about some of their… Read More AI Update: Tools from MyHeritage and Ancestry
Neil L. Andersen stated in his General Conference talk last week, “Regularly performing ordinances for our ancestors in the temple brings a sweet and sure confirmation that life continues beyond the veil.” He continued, sharing a story about how he received that confirmation. While attending the temple one day, he was asked by a temple… Read More Life Continues Beyond the Veil
This article was originally published on July 24, 2022. Are you looking for a new vacation destination with exciting adventures and meaningful experiences? Have you ever thought about visiting the lands of your ancestors? Today there are many resources to help you learn about and prepare for a visit to the lands where your ancestors… Read More VISITING THE LANDS OF OUR ANCESTORS
Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. This significant event marks Jesus’ victory over death. To many, Easter is a time of spiritual reflection, joy, and hope, as Christians celebrate the triumph of life over death through Jesus’ Resurrection. We are fortunate that there was one, Jesus of Nazareth,… Read More An Easter Message
