Search, Ponder, and Pray Missouri Church History Sites - by Mary Jane Woodger & Casey Griffiths (Paperback)

About the Book

"Walk in the footsteps of the first Latter-day Saints with this spiritual guide to Church historical sites. This immersive guide draws from first-hand accounts and the expertise of leading Church historians to guide you through the rich history of significant locations of the Restoration. For these sacred sites, authors Casey Paul Griffiths and Mary Jane Woodger provide the background knowledge behind each site, the importance each property has in Church history, and a short devotional that prompts reflection and invites the Spirit. With this guide you can understand the early Saints' vision for the city of Zion and the persecutions that forced the Saints to leave their beloved city, explore the past, present, and future of the Savior's Church in the chosen land of Missouri, see Far West, once the Church's headquarters and one of largest and fastest growing cities in all of Missouri, and examine the remnants of the lost temple there, explore the massacre at Hawn's Mill and the trials faced by Joseph Smith and other Church leaders in Liberty Jail. Immerse yourself in the spiritual history of the Restoration. You've never traveled like this before!"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

As you walk along the paths of the pioneers, discover the rich, and oftentimes little known history of the pioneer sites. Enjoy a self guided tour as immersive as if you were being led by a church historian. Casey Paul Griffiths and Mary Jane Woodger show you the things you could ponder and carefully pray about at each location. -Feel the spirit at Liberty Jail -See the peaceful nature of Hawn's Mill and increase your faith by learning of the tragedy -Walk the temple lot in Independence, Missouri Each chapter ends with inspirational insights to ponder, and journal pages to record your thoughts. Immersed in the history and spiritual events of the locations, You've never traveled like this before!