In the headlines at about the same time recently were the naming of Ezra Taft Benson as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President Reagan’s appeal for prayers for success at the upcoming summit meetings with Soviet leader Gorbachev. Somehow the two stories combined to remind me of an extraordinary spiritual happening… Continue reading Recalling Sermon to Soviets
Category: LDS History
Tabernacle Real Eye-Grabber With New Paint
Get ready for some surprises the nest time you visit the historic Provo Tabernacle, now closed for renovation. First off, a striking new interior paint job is sure to grab your attention. It’s aimed at restoring the tabernacle’s original colors and decorative style. A contrast from the blend of whites and pastel greens of recent… Continue reading Tabernacle Real Eye-Grabber With New Paint
Growth, Change: They’re Perpetual Watchwords
So we’ve entered a new decade! High hopes for happiness and prosperity are mingled with concerns over inflation, energy shortages, and other economic problems as we turn from the 70’s and advance into a new 10-year span. There are other concerns too, as war clouds gather in parts of the world. The Soviet Union is… Continue reading Growth, Change: They’re Perpetual Watchwords