Why the prophet allowed the Marriotts to serve alcohol in their hotels
The Marriott Hotels, which is one of the leading hotel chains globally, once had a humble beginning that started when John Williard Marriott and his wife opened a root beer stand in Washington D.C. It was during his full-time mission, when the Marriotts were convinced...
President Ballard shares sweet story about Christmas gifts and romance
President M. Russell Ballard shared a wholesome Christmas story of him buying a sweatshirt and what it can teach us about gift giving. Sometimes at Christmas, we have trouble finding the right gift for a loved one. As a missionary, I had the opposite problem. I had...
First Presidency Approves Reopening of Church Historic Sites Starting 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. The sites listed below will reopen based on local conditions, government...
Temple Square is a popular tourist destination for cherry blossom in spring
Did you know that Japan and Korea are not the only places to see cherry blossoms? Temple Square is also a popular tourist destination for its many cherry blossom trees. Visiting the temple during the spring is a win-win vacation because not only do you get to witness...