Restoration of the Priesthood

This short video shows the effect the restoration of the priesthood has had on the life of others.  It is well worth a listen, as the priesthood helps us in so many ways.

Miranda Teaches the Restoration

Miranda, who leaves on a mission in a little more than a month, taught us the restoration today for family home evening.  I love the story of the restoration.
She started by explaining the need for a restoration.  When Jesus lived on the earth, He established his Church.  However, after he had left, evil men persecuted the apostles.  many were killed and the true church of Jesus Christ was lost fro the earth.  This is called apostasy.
She then told the story of Joseph Smith.  As a boy of 14 he was struggling with which church to join.  He read in James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Joseph determined to pray.  While he was praying he was visited by God the Father and his son Jesus Christ.
It was fun to observe the interaction between Tony and Miranda.  Tony knew the answer to most of Miranda's questions.

To read Joseph Smith's Testimony please go here/
https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/language-materials/32667_eng.pdf?lang=eng
I know that this is a true story.  Joseph Smith did indeed see God the Father and Jesus Christ.

LDS Movie Review: *****A Search for Truth

http://www.mormonchannel.org/come-follow-me-the-apostasy-and-the-restoration?v=2272419549001

This movie is very inspirational. It is the story of the conversion of Wilford Woodruff to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  A family friend, Robert Mason, starts him on a search for the true church of God.  The vision Mr. Mason had is very interesting.  He sees the restoration, but does not partake.
Wilford identified four things he should find in the true church, organization, correct doctrine, ordinances and authority.  He finds these things.  He writes Father Mason to let him know.  However Father Mason passes away before the Elders each him.  The vicarious work was done for him.  I highly recommend this movie.