Nearing death, President Joseph F. Smith receives revelation from God regarding redemption of the dead.

Ministry of Joseph F. Smith: A Vision of the Redemption of the Dead

President Russell M. Nelson recounts a personal family history story that bears testimony of the importance of temple and family history work for all families.

A Visit from Father

Joseph Smith establishes temple work as an essential purpose for the Saints of God.

Ministry of Joseph Smith: Temples

Joseph Smith sees a vision of the celestial kingdom. Many Saints come to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, and angels appear.

Chapter 39: The Kirtland Temple Is Dedicated: January–March 1836

Marie Madeline Cardon and her family were holding a Church service in their home in Italy when an angry mob of men gathered and began shouting for the missionaries to be brought outside. It was Marie who marched out of the house to confront the mob.

Defenders of the Faith

The family is the divine building block of society.

What Is the Purpose of Family?

What would life be like without a Savior? There would be no joy, no forgiveness, no hope for the future. This Christmas, learn more about the hope, peace and happiness our Savior Jesus Christ can bring into our lives at christmas.mormon.org.

Why We Need a Savior

Ashley is a young Latter-day Saint determined to live closer to Christ with her profound goal—memorizing The Living Christ, a declaration of faith to the world by prophets and apostles.

My Spiritual Goal

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