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The Hawn’s Mill Massacre: A Defining Tragedy The Hawn’s Mill Massacre stands as one of the most brutal and defining moments in early Latter-day Saint history, a violent eruption that left families shattered and a community forever changed. What happened in that small Missouri settlement was not just another clash in a growing conflict, it was a calculated act of terror that exposed how fragile life had become for the Saints during… Read more

Few figures in early Latter-day Saint history carry the weight, mystery, and raw intensity of Orrin Porter Rockwell. Depending on who is telling the story, he was either a fearless guardian of the Saints or a terrifying instrument of frontier justice. In truth, he was something far more complex, a man forged in persecution, shaped by loyalty, and remembered as both legend and lightning rod. If you want a broad historical overview… Read more

To our Latter-day Saint readers: As we explore the case that America was founded as a Christian nation, we welcome the clear and faithful perspective your community brings. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the founding of this country was guided by God, and that conviction fits naturally with a serious look at our nation’s Christian roots. As you consider the historical, legal, and cultural evidence below, reflect… Read more

When the undersea volcano Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai erupted on January 15, 2022, it sent shockwaves throughout the Pacific. (While this happened in 2022, we felt it a wonderful story worth revisiting). The explosion generated a tsunami that devastated the Kingdom of Tonga, destroying homes, flooding villages, and covering the islands in thick volcanic ash. In the midst of chaos and destruction, five young missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day… Read more

Update 10.09.25 9:39 PM: The individual has been identified as 72-year-old Bradley Bowyer.  Police in Queen Creek, Arizona, shot and killed an armed man Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse after family members called 911 to report that he was suicidal, officials confirmed. According to Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice, the call came in shortly before 2 p.m. regarding a man… Read more

Before Narnia there was a friendship that changed everything. Read how J.R.R. Tolkien helped lead C.S. Lewis to Christ one ordinary walk at a time. C. S. Lewis’s conversion story is not just about two brilliant writers—it’s about how God uses faithful friendship to bring light where there was once doubt. Before Lewis ever became the beloved author of Mere Christianity and The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a staunch atheist who… Read more

The Hill Cumorah has always been a place of deep spiritual meaning for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, that sacred landscape entered a new chapter of its history when Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles rededicated the newly refurbished Hill Cumorah historic site in Palmyra, New York. This event marked not only a renewal of the physical… Read more

The Sacred Foundation of the Family During the Saturday afternoon session of the 195th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke with great tenderness and conviction about the sacred nature of the family. His message, titled “The Family Proclamation — Words From God,” centered on the enduring power and divine origin of “The Family: A… Read more

Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Summary of Elder Stevenson's Message Elder Gary E. Stevenson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, addressed the Saturday morning session of the October 2025 General Conference and invited listeners to embrace the Savior s teaching, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. His remarks centered on how peacemaking is both a spiritual discipline and a… Read more

Celebrating 2025 John Whitmer Historical Association Award Winners The 2025 John Whitmer Historical Association (JWHA) conference has honed in on some remarkable contributions to the field of Mormon history. These scholars have significantly impacted our understanding of various aspects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), shedding light on topics that resonate deeply within our community and beyond. Each award recipient has crafted narratives that enrich our LDS heritage,… Read more