Visitations of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to Their Successors

After their deaths, Joseph Smith and Brigham Young visited their successors. Joseph Smith appeared to Brigham Young, John Taylor, and Wilford Woodruff. Brigham Young appeared to John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff. Here are some accounts: Visitation of Joseph Smith to President Brigham Young On February 17, 1847, while at Winter Quarters, three years after his … Continue reading Visitations of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to Their Successors →

Deceased Father Describes the Spirit World

In 2017, at the Root Tech genealogy conference in Salt Lake City, President Russell M. Nelson shared a sacred spiritual experience of his grandfather. His Grandfather A.C. Nelson had a visitation wherein his deceased father described, and answered questions, about the spirit world. (This appears to be a visitation where the personage actually appears. It … Continue reading Deceased Father Describes the Spirit World →

Deceased Son Appears to His Mother to Explain His Death

Below is the published account of a deceased son appearing to his mother. The mother was awake at the time. Thus, this is an actual visitation, not a “mere” dream or vision.* This visitation illustrates several important gospel principles. Obviously, in order to hear, we must listen. Since the Spirit speaks with a still small … Continue reading Deceased Son Appears to His Mother to Explain His Death →

Jesus Appears to Lorenzo Snow

One of the most sacred and rare spiritual experiences is a personal visitation of the Lord. This is not to be confused with a "mere" dream, dream-vision, or vision. (See: previous article on dreams and visions). This is an actual visitation where the Lord is personally present. At least two dozen prophets, and others, in ancient … Continue reading Jesus Appears to Lorenzo Snow →