Come Follow Me & Family History: Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16
“...and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10) It wasn’t until I began taking family history classes through Brigham Young University–Idaho that I discovered I had pioneer ancestors. Even more astonishing, I learned that some of my ancestors were endowed and sealed in the Nauvoo Temple before heading west. For generations, these stories went untold because no one had passed them on. Knowing that my ancestors crossed the plains gives me strength and confidence that I can do hard things. Understanding the sacrifices they made to receive temple covenants before leaving their homes helps me better appreciate the importance of those sacred ordinances. They were willing to face persecution and uncertainty in order to follow the Lord with faith and devotion. What courage they displayed. What faith they had in the Lord they loved. If we are not intentional about passing down the stories of ou...
