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Husband, father, and manager of historic site operations for the @Ch_JesusChrist . Opinions are my own.

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Joined January 2018

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8 months

Some thoughts . . . Several people have reached out to me regarding the announcement yesterday about the transfer of Kirtland Temple and several historic Nauvoo properties from the Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1/9

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5 years

I spent a brief time with @NelsonRussellM & Sister Nelson in the #SacredGrove last August during the filming for #GeneralConference . It was a once in a lifetime experience to walk in the grove with a #Prophet . #churchofjesuschrist #proclamation

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2 months

Today, the DI did not disappoint.

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1 year

As a father of daughters, I wish people asked my girls more than these two questions: 1. Are you going on a mission? 2. Is there a wedding in the near future? Please ask young women about other things: their education, their job, their family, their friends, & life in general.

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6 months

I just received this photo of the Kirtland Temple taken as the sky darkened from the eclipse.

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2 months

The highlight of my career . . . So far. There's still much to do.

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9 months

This sign sits at the beginning of I-70 in Maryland. Over the years there have been several visitors to Cove Fort from people who have seen this sign and wondered, What is Cove Fort?"

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3 years

If you visit a Church historic site where local guidelines require face coverings, please don't get upset & take it out on the missionaries. That is not fair to them & not a great way to start your visit at a sacred place. #BeKind

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3 months

We refreshed part of the exhibit at the Joseph Smith Birthplace. What do you think?

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2 years

I visited the Conference Center today between meetings. There is a beautiful new mural on display by artist Michael Malm. A photo does not capture the majesty and size of this painting.

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9 months

Today's book haul from the DI. . . Three leather bounds books from the @JSpapers . My kids asked, "Why would somebody DI those?" I thought the same thing.

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1 month

Beautiful morning in St. George, Utah.

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9 months

"One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus Christ is how compassionately that person treats other people." - Russell M. Nelson It's that simple.

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3 years

This was a great day! I'll never forget being in the Sacred Grove with the President and Sister Nelson. #SaintsAtSites

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6 months

I was very excited for #GeneralConference Sunday in 2020. Why? I could finally tell my family why I was in New York for a time several months before. I will always cherish the memory of being in the Sacred Grove with President and Sister Nelson.

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6 months

Why is the Kirtland Temple significant? @NelsonRussellM just explained why it matters to every child of God. D&C 109 & 110 #GeneralConference

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8 months

Please express your thanks to them for all they did to preserve these sacred places that are meaningful to those of both faiths and many others whose religious roots trace back to the restoration. 9/9

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10 months

I'm starting 2024 as a Gospel Doctrine teacher in my ward. I'm looking forward to more in-depth studies and discussions of #TheBookofMormon .

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3 years

I am still waiting for the year in Sunday School when we study Church history. Not D&C mingled with Church history, but CHURCH HISTORY. This year's #ComeFollowMe is good, but a year focused on just Church history - including the tough topics - is needed.

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1 year

200 years ago: "On Sept. 21, 1823, 17 year old Joseph lay awake in the loft bedroom he shared with his brothers. He had stayed up late that evening, listening to his family talk about different churches & the doctrines they taught. Now everyone was asleep, & the house was quiet."

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1 year

Bob Parrott, the forester who cared for the Sacred Grove, recently passed. We knew one day Bob not be able to care for these forest. We have been preparing for that eventuality. We are looking for the next person to carry on with the work.

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8 months

The Community of Christ and their staff cared for these sites wonderfully. They preserved these sacred places, maintained them, and kept them beautiful and welcoming for all who came. I have never seen these sites in poor or unkempt condition. 4/9

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1 year

It's dedication day! Below are photos showing the Joseph and Emma Smith home before and after the restoration project.

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Gary

2 years

Yesterday, I attended the Jordan River Temple for the first time. I've seen this temple for decades as I drove past it on I-15. I'm happy to finally see it for myself.

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8 months

I am so grateful to our friends with the Community of Christ. They have loving cared for and preserved these sacred sites which mean so much to the members of both churches. While it is a day of joy for many, it is a day of sadness and morning for others.

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8 months

Today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple, several historic buildings in Nauvoo, and various manuscripts and artifacts officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an

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Gary

1 year

There is a new gateway sign for Adam-ondi-Ahman.

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Gary

27 days

This is one of my favorite pieces of art from the Church History Museum. I was fortunate to have it in my office a short time when my office at the Museum.

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2 years

Good morning from the Joseph Smith Birthplace.

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2 years

I'm very grateful for the contributions of Emma Smith. She played a critical and often overlooked role in the restoration. She truly is one of the Lord's elect.

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1 year

I learned last night that a dear friend, whom I sat next to for 5 years as a counselor, took his own life. If you are struggling, there is help & hope. Please, please,please reach out to someone . . . anyone. Whatever your circumstances are, you are needed & loved.

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10 months

A great find at @DeseretIndust today. Only $12 for the entire set!

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Gary

9 months

For several years there were faded billboards along I-15 letting travelers know about Cove Fort. We have finally updated those signs. There are several reasons why it took so long, but the project is finally done! You will see this sign as you drive north through Beaver, Utah.

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6 months

"Why do any of us have to be so mean and unkind to others? Why can’t all of us reach out in friendship to everyone about us? Why is there so much bitterness and animosity? It is not a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

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8 months

I am grateful and proud to have made a several small contribution to the preservation of these historic sites over the years. I plead with my Latter-day Saint friends to be grateful for the professional and loving care and respect shown to these sacred buildings . . . 7/9

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3 months

24 years ago today I began my career with the Church History Department. As a new employee at the museum, I sat in the office of Don Enders. As he explained his role, I knew what I wanted to do in my career - Historic Sites. A door opened for me & I jumped in. No regrets!

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2 years

My family has never been one to sit down & watch #GeneralConference . The comfort of the couch lulls us into a nap to easily. We decided to take a ride up a canyon & enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to inspiring words of church leaders. #GeneralConference2022

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2 years

Good morning from the Kirtland Temple.

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8 months

They welcomed hundred of thousands of people to these places and shared accurate and inspiring tours of these sacred places. Several people have expressed gratefulness that these sites can "now be cared for properly." To that I ask, have you ever visited these sites? 3/9

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1 year

A beautiful evening at the Sacred Grove.

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8 months

. . . by the Community of Christ. Please be respectful and understanding of how our friends in the Community of Christ are feeling. 8/9

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6 months

Good night from the Kirtland temple.

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2 years

What is the best building the Church has ever built? My answer: the Cardston Temple in Alberta, Canada. What's your answer?

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2 years

I've had some people ask why I share posts about the @CofChrist historic sites when I work with the historic sites program of @Ch_JesusChrist . The reason is simple-we share a heritage and love of early Church History, Joseph Smith, & of early members who sacrificed much. 🧵 1/4

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8 months

While this news is received joyfully for many, I imagine it was a gut-wrenching decision for our friends in the Community of Christ to part with these sites. The have lovingly and professionally preserved these sites for many, many years. 2/9

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2 years

"I was born in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, on the twenty-third day of December, in the town of Sharon, Windsor county, State of Vermont." - Joseph Smith

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8 months

I too am grateful for that, but I was also proud to pay the fees for tours of these sacred places. It was money well spent! The funds collected were used to preserve these historic sites. 6/9

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2 months

Several have asked: This was at the filming of the Restoration Proclamation shown in Conference in April 2020. The filming occurred in 2019. It was an amazing, inspiring, and life changing experience. President Nelson is everything you imagine he is. He is a Prophet of God.

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The highlight of my career . . . So far. There's still much to do.

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2 years

A beautiful sabbath morning along the Susquehanna River. Near this spot Joseph Smith & Oliver Cowdery baptized each other after they recieved priesthood authority in the nearby woods from the resurrected John The Baptist.

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2 years

Good morning from the Hill Cumorah.

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1 year

This is from a long time ago in a country not too far away.

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7 months

193 years ago today, the Church of Christ, now @Ch_JesusChrist was formally organized atthe Whitmer farm in Fayette, NY. Given this &the recent transfer of the Kirtland Temple & properties in Nauvoo, I'd be surprised of we didn't hear some Church History in #GeneralConference

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2 years

"Why do any of us have to be so mean and unkind to others? Why can’t all of us reach out in friendship to everyone about us? Why is there so much bitterness and animosity? It is not a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ." - Gordon B. Hinckley

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1 year

This past week, I had the opportunity to visit the Missionary Training Center for the first time since I was a missionary several years ago. It was odd walking the halls, eating lunch in the cafeteria, and seeing the dorm where I lived for 2 months of my life.

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1 year

This is the old growth forest on the Hill Cumorah. This area has never been cleared. It is now accessible to visitors by a trail.

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1 year

I spent a wonderful morning at the Sacred Grove today. Walking through the grove in the cool and crisp morning air is a completely different experience in November. I love the Sacrd Grove this time of year!

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8 months

They have been immaculately maintained over the years and are beautiful places to enjoy the Spirit of the Lord. Some have expressed gratitude that these sites will now be open to visitors free of charge. 5/9

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6 months

A new sign is being added to the Grandin Building this morning. This has been in the works for several years.

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4 months

Two months ago, I was in the Kirtland Temple. Since that time, I don't think a Sunday has passed without hearing someone mention this sacred building. It truly is a sacred place. I am grateful it has been preserved to stand as a witness of the restoration.

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1 year

Good morning from the Emma & Joseph Smith home in Kirtland, Ohio. This project is moving closer to completion.

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1 year

If our history (& doctrine) as Latter-day Saints has taught us anything, it is that we should be a kind & loving people - individually & collectively. Many hated & persecuted the early Saints for being & believing differently. We can disagree & still love one another.

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1 year

Bob Parrott, the forester who managed the Sacred Grove, passed away in May. He left us the tools he used daily. I walked through the Sacred Grove & other forests owned by the Church in the region & used Bob's tools. I accompanied Bob on several of his walks. . . .

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10 months

"I was born in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, on the twenty-third day of December, in the town of Sharon, Windsor county, State of Vermont." - Joseph Smith, Jr. The stone outline marks the location of the hone where the Prophet Joseph was born.

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1 year

The new gateway sign for Historic Kirtland is finished. What do you think?

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4 months

"To seal the testimony of this book and the Book of Mormon, we announce the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet, and Hyrum Smith the Patriarch. They were shot in Carthage jail, on the 27th of June, 1844, about five o’clock p.m." Doctrine and Covenants 135:1

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"On May 15, 1829 . . . Joseph and Oliver walked into the woods near the Susquehanna . . . Kneeling, they asked God about baptism . . . As they prayed . . . an angel appeared . . . He introduced himself as John the Baptist and placed his hands on their heads." @churchhistory

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6 months

When I travel for work, I gain a greater appreciation for these sacred sites & the missionaries who serve there. I realize not everyone can visit, and I try not to take for granted the opportunity to repeatedly visit these holy places.

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3 years

"We don’t need a bishop’s assignment to be kind. We don’t need to sign up to be thoughtful. We don’t need to be sustained by our wards to be sensitive. Rejoice in the power you have within you from Christ to be a nucleus of love, forgiveness, and compassion." -Chieko N. Okazaki

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6 months

Did you know #GeneralConference once originated from a Church historic site? On April 6, 1980, President Kimball and then Elder Hinckley shared remarks and a proclamation from the Whitmer Farm in Fayette, New York.

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6 months

"It was on the morning of a beautiful, clear day, early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty."

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7 months

On April 3, 1836 - Easter Sunday - #JesusChrist appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple & accepted the sacred structure. This is one of the few places where we know exactly where the Lord appeared. #generalconference #HearHim

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8 months

Reservations for the open house for the histoeic Manti temple are open. If you've never been to the House of the Lord in Manti, I encourage you to go and see. Beautiful inside and out!

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6 months

I love this place!

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29 days

I've been able to visit the Sacred Grove many times throughout my career. I have seen it brought back from the brink of ruin to now being a healthy and vibrant forest. The Sacred Grove is one of my most favorite places on earth!

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5 months

I spent a wonderful day with the missionaries at Cove Fort.

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4 months

I've said it before, and I'll say it again . . .the Cardston, Alberta is the best building the Church has ever built. It was great to see this spectacular building again.

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8 months

"One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus Christ is how compassionately that person treats other people." It's as simple as that. Be kind and full of patience and understanding.

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6 months

2 weeks ago, I spent a few hours in the Kirtland Temple with several of my friends & colleagues. As we walked through the building our thoughts turned to the early Saints & the sacred events that occurred here. I'm grateful for the @CofChrist & their work to preserve the temple.

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2 years

Good afternoon from the Whitmer Farm in Fayette, New York. Here the Church was formally organized on April 6, 1830.

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6 years

What better way to show my support for @weberstatefb than by wearing @WeberStateU gear in Maine. #WeAreWeber #FCSPlayoffs

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1 month

As we celebrate President Russell M. Nelson's 100th birthday, I am grateful for his influence on my life. Besides hearing from him as a Church leader, I had the opportunity to spend some brief moments with him over my career. Both experiences impacted my life for the better.

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2 years

"We are going to do something extraordinary." -Emma Smith, March 17, 1842 Emma Smith was right!

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1 year

As I walked through the Sacred Grove, I was reminded of the new trail segment Bob Parrott created. This is one of Bob's favorite spots in the Grove. He placed a bench here for all to enjoy this beautiful location.

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4 months

I spent a couple of great days at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in San Diego, CA.

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3 years

I finally recieved my copy of Saints vol. 3!

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6 months

Spent a beautiful but chilly afternoon at the Joseph Smith Borthplace in Vermont.

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1 year

I fell in love with Church history as a missionary. The only thing I had to read then was "Truth Restored." In 1996, I bought this - my 1st Church history book. There are issues with this version, but it helped nudge me toward the career I enjoy today.

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1 year

Does anyone know a Mel who recently visited the Sacred Grove? I'd like to talk to them.

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6 years

A very busy day at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in @OldTownSanDiego . The line was out the door! People were happy to wait close to an hour to hear the the amazing story of the Mormon Battalion and experience this great site. @churchhistory #SanDiego #churchhistory

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6 months

After work today, I took a stroll through the Conference Center. Much of the artwork in the building is some of the best the Church has. This is just a small sampling.

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2 years

Friday morning 50 missionaries & the mission leaders from the NY Syracuse mission helped spread & plant seeds at the Hill Cumorah. This is part of the regeneration of the forest at this sacred site. It was a great experience for all!

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3 years

As of today, ALL of the historic sites of the @Ch_JesusChrist are open to the public. See the article below for details about the reopening of Church historic sites. #ComeFollowMe #ChurchofJesusChrist

Church Historic Sites Will Begin Reopening in May

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has approved the phased reopening of Church historic sites in May 2021. These sites closed last spring due to COVID-19.

newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

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1 year

First time at the Boise, Idaho temple.

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6 months

Good morning from Historic Kirtland.

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"As followers of Christ, we ought to be the friendliest and most considerate of all people anywhere. We should teach our children to be kind and considerate of everyone." President Dallin H. Oaks Merry Christmas!

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6 months

Good night from the Joseph Smith Birthplace. I love this place!

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1 year

Welcome to the Joseph Smith Birthplace.

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2 years

I remember the first time I saw this sign years ago. My heart skipped a beat as I realized I'd soon be at the Joseph Smith Birthplace. That was the beginning of a long relationship with this place. I quickly fell in love with this historic site.

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1 year

I just learned that Bob Parrott, the forester who took care of the for Sacred Grove & other sacred forests for many, many years, passed away this morning. Though not a member of the Church, Bob had a firm witness of the events that took occured in the places he cared for.

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1 year

If you visit Richmond, Missouri to see the 3 Witnesses monument, be sure to go to David Whitmer's grave. It is just a short drive from the monument.

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6 months

There was a large crowd waiting to tour the Kirtland Temple this morning.

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