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Deseret News archives +: President Heber J. Grant died on this day in 1945
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (96+ words) Today in history: President Grant served as prophet for 27 years; was first church president born in Utah. This date in history....
Entering God's Rest: Honoring Dr. Gary Derickson's 35 years at Corban
1+ week, 3+ day ago (799+ words) May 7, 2026 | Faculty Features How do you sum up a career that spans three faithful decades? When I knocked on Dr. Gary Derickson's office door with that purpose in mind, I was surprised to find him leaning back in his desk…...
Abraham Foxman, antisemitism umpire for the ADL, dies at 86
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (603+ words) (RNS) " People used to joke that Abraham Foxman, the longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League, was the "Jewish pope" for his frequent comments on any attack on Jews around the world. A better description might be top cop. During…...
Not My Plans " | JARED AND DIANA JANTZ
2+ week, 3+ day ago (128+ words) April 30, 2026 by Jared and Diana Jantz We were excited to celebrate our upcoming graduates recently at a dessert banquet in our chapel." This happens every year before graduation and it is so encouraging." Every graduate gets to share what God…...
Evangelist and Renowned Bible Teacher, Marilyn Hickey, Passes Away
2+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) Marilyn Hickey, American televangelist and minister, rose to fame in the mid 1930s as a pioneering Pentecostal known for her daily Bible teaching. According to her ministry website, her program reached over 2 billion households worldwide in addition to her presence on…...
Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Joseph Smith and early Mormons
3+ week, 2+ day ago (688+ words) The Church of Latter Day Saints has deep roots in Vermont. Mormon founder Joseph Smith was born in Sharon on Dec. 23, 1805. Brigham Young, who led the Saints from the Midwest to Utah and ruled the church for three decades, was…...
Brianna Thyberg
3+ week, 6+ day ago (406+ words) Brianna loves to write about the gospel whenever she gets the chance. You will often find her spending time with friends and family, going on a walk, or reading her favorite books. Brianna loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and…...