Perspectives on Church History

Explore insights on the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A Great Blessing
The Calling of the Original Twelve Apostles in This Dispensation
A Pattern for Learning Church History by Study and Faith
Many of the revelations received by Joseph Smith and published in the Doctrine and Covenants emphasize the importance of learning history.
“We Weep When We Remember Zion”: Early Latter-day Saints as Refugees
Franklin D. Richards was only 17 years old when the Saints were driven from their Missouri homes.
“Out of Weakness He Shall Be Made Strong”
70th Annual Joseph Smith Memorial Devotional
The First Vision: A Narrative from Joseph Smith’s Accounts

A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood

Revelations in the Summer of 1978
A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood, Part 1
Seeing as We Are Seen
A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood, Part 2
He Denieth None That Come unto Him
A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood, Part 3
Till We All Come in the Unity of the Faith
A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood, Part 4