by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 12, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
When Oliver Cowdery and his companions went on their mission to the Lamanites, they hoped to convert Native peoples they might meet. Although the mission did not succeed in the way they expected, it proved to be greatly successful in another way, leading to a change...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 5, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
In the latter part of 1830, the Church of Christ was only months old. It had a simple leadership structure, multiple branches (churches), and a set of articles and covenants to guide it. It was now ready to grow rapidly. To fuel this growth, it needed a strong...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 5, 2021 | Church History
Throughout the history of God’s dealings with His people, He has used physical objects to help people focus their faith. But He has also condemned the belief that the objects themselves have some kind of inherent magic, as though they are more powerful than...