Life history Patty Bartlett Sessions is one of my heroes of Church History.  She is the epitome of toughness and faith, the true combination of Brigham’s challenge to “work like it is all up to you, and pray like it all depends on the Lord.”  She had a never sayContinue Reading

In our preexistent state, in the day of the great council, we made a certain agreement with the Almighty. The Lord proposed a plan, conceived by him. We accepted it. Since the plan is intended for all men, we become parties to the salvation of every person under that plan.Continue Reading

The story is told of Ali Hafed, a wealthy ancient Persian who owned much land and many productive fields, orchards, and gardens and had money out at interest. He had a lovely family and at first was contented because he was wealthy, and wealthy because he was contented. An oldContinue Reading