Tag: Emma Smith
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March 17, 1842: Foundation of the Relief Society
The following appropriate frontispiece, was found lying on an open Bible, in the room appropriated for the Society; at its first meeting. 〈Written on a scrap.〉 “O, Lord! help our widows, and fatherless children! So mote it be. Amen. With the sword, and the word of truth, defend thou them. So mote it be. Amen.” This is shared from The First
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Understanding the Spirit of God: Insights from Emma Hale Smith
“I would crave as the richest of heaven’s blessings would be wisdom from my Heavenly Father bestowed daily, so that whatever I might do or say, I could not look back at the close of the day with regret, nor neglect the performance of any act that would bring a blessing. I desire the Spirit of God to
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Creating Ripples: The Impact of Our Actions
“We, like Mary, Eve, Sarah, and Emma, are unique. We have ripples to make and water to share. Given our eternal heritage, we must remember how powerfully our simple, righteous actions can ripple through the hearts and homes of those around us.” – Virginia U. Jensen, First Counsellor in the 13th General Relief Society Presidency.
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Finding Self-Knowledge Through Divine Guidance
“I desire the Spirit of God to know and understand myself, that I might be able to overcome whatever of tradition or nature that would not tend to my exaltation.” -Emma Smith This quote is taken from Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society, on page 12. The link can be
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Understanding Early Women in the Church and Priesthood
Emma didn’t just have a front-row seat to the Restoration; she was an essential participant in the work taking place. She would be set apart “to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church.” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:7) -Emily Belle Freeman Doctrine and Covenants 25:7 “And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to
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The Power of Covenants in Trust
“In the book At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women, there is a record of Matilda Dudley Busby, who helped organize the Salt Lake City Thirteenth Ward Relief Society in 1854. Matilda suggested a “covenant” for Relief Society members that was similar to the covenant suggested by Emma Smith in the Nauvoo Relief
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Emma Smith’s Journey: Covenant Connections and Priesthood Power
“Through revelation, Emma [Smith] would learn about the inward sanctification and covenant connection that would increase the ability of those priesthood ordinances to work in her life.” -Emily Belle Freeman The source for this quote is found in Emily Belle Freeman’s talk, “Living Up To Your Privileges” which was given in the October 2024 General
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