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What Did Christ Look Like?

No one knows. Many have seen him and of those only a few, like Joseph Smith, Akiane Kramarik and Colton Burpo, have left visual clues as to his appearance. And Read More …

Presentation Based on the Savior’s Birth

This story was submitted by a friend who was affected by the painting “While Mary Sleeps“. You can read other comments on the painting’s web page. Thank you so very Read More …

A Christmas Song for Fathers: “The Hero of Christmas”

This story was submitted by a friend who was affected by the painting “While Mary Sleeps”. You can read other comments on the painting’s web page. Jim McFerson felt strongly Read More …

While Mary Sleeps — A Christmas Story

This story was submitted by a friend who was affected by the painting “While Mary Sleeps”. You can read other comments on the painting’s web page. From an email I Read More …

Positive Stories

Sharing uplifting stories is how we spread joy, gratitude and hope around the world and combat the tide of hopelessness and fear. I’ve received several messages about the positive impact Read More …

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” — Great Perspectives

I love this book. I owe it to my son Benjamin Yocum for buying it for me and teaching me how it could help me and my goals. I’ve only Read More …

“While Mary Sleeps” Now Available from Deseret Book

[blockquote]”For a few moments, Mary — mother of Jesus, daughter of God — rest. I will lay aside my preparations for the day and comfort the son of God. For Read More …

Daughter of Jairus Featured in Art Gala

The nationally recognized oil painting Christ Healing the Daughter of Jairus will be featured at the Tenth Annual Shenandoah Invitational Art Gala October 10, 2013. Lester Yocum will join several Read More …

Missionary Snakebite

The evening of May 17, 1978 was warm and humid, a perfect evening for snakes. My missionary companion and I trudged along a narrow jungle path in the coastal hills Read More …

Open House Invitation

2013, Adobe Illustrator Renovations to the chapel of the Kent Island Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were completed in August of 2013. I was asked Read More …