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I may not live in Arizona, I love to hear stories about the church that otherwise would not have been told. You have a pleasant voice also. Thank you for sharing. I will check your channel.
I’m a descendant of George Washington Hill. He holds the record for the most Native American baptisms. He didn’t seek them out they came to him. They would ride into town looking for him. Upon meeting him they told him that they were sent by the Great White Chief. He was supposed to teach them more of the Gospel and baptize them. He asked them what the Great White Chief’s name was. He was informed that the Great White Chief didn’t say what his name was, only the he was cast into a fire 3 times and a den of wild beast twice and was not harmed. You may want to do a story on George Washington Hill.
I would love anymore information you may have. You can email me at dadds06@gmail.com. I will look up and see what I can find. Where did he live? Thanks for watching
I will probably do another episode with more stories about JH. He was an amazing man of faith and work. He did what he felt was right. Thanks for watching
Brother Merrill, thank you so much for your thoughtful stories. You have an excellent voice and such a cheerful manner. My testimony is so very strengthened after listening. Please keep on your storytelling as long as you can. Thank you 😊
Beautiful story re Sister Lee with her courage before the renegade Navajo. My ancestor Levi Stewart first bishop of Kanab. Levi was the first person to teach John D Lee in the gospel and later John D Lee and My Levi Stewart served as missionary companions on several occasions. Notwithstanding the serious error and tragic events which Brother Lee fail into he contributed much to Zion and so has many of his descendants such as Senator Mike Lee, Soliticer General Rex D Lee and I also believe President Harold B Lee. Excellent pioneer stories , inspiring re Jacob Hamlin missions to the Lamanites. Thank you
Like Jacob Hamblin,Levi Stewart was also my great great great Grandfather. I also was not aware that John D. Lee was introduced to the restored Gospel by Levi Stewart. My heart is so full,thank you.
I had a co-worker tell me when his great great grandfather settle in Arizona he was a rancher. This one particular year there was a lot of hunger in the indian village. My co-worker's great great grandfather drove up some cattle to the Indian village. He said latter when the other settlers had problems with the indians he never did.
That was incredible. I live in the Yucatán peninsula among children of Lehi here also, and there are beautiful things that I have heard that have happened. I don’t know of anything so direct as angelic messengers relaying that the Book of Mormon is their history, but there are ancient prophecies and special experiences that the natives here will say if they trust you. One of which being angels in traditional attire visiting, asking for simple things, and then walking off and disappearing.
It is an honor to have folks in the Yucatan watching. I have been there several times. I once viewed Walmart from the top of Chitsunita (sorry about my spelling) Thanks for watching,
Thanks for another fantastic video! You have renewed my commitment to loving all people regardless of differences in opinion, faith, race, age, political persuasion, etc.
Butch Cassidy is on my Parker Family Tree (but Wilford Woodruff is on the other side so it balances out!) Your title caught my attention so I listened and loved the stories of mutual respect and friendship between the Indian tribes and the early settlers. Darn that bad apple!
Wonderful stories as usual! ❤ Thank you for sharing a part of Billy's story! Funny thing about that. I had just started listening when I recieved a message from a beloved family member telling me that you had talked about him. (Billy) 😂
I love listening to your stories. Every night when I go to bed. I play one of your videos. They relax me and I never fall asleep until they are over. So uplifting, Thank you for these!
Bonjour Je suis français. Membre de l'eglise de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours . Je vous remercie , car les histoires que vous racontez ( histoires vécues par des personnes de cette époque ) rétablissent enfin la vérité sur les relations qui existaient entre les indiens et les saints de l'époque.... Nous assistons de temps en temps en France a des reportages sur l'eglise qui quand ils ne sont pas animés de mauvaise intentions , prennent un malin plaisir à déformer la vérité et a ne se contenter que de propos tenu par des personnes mécontentes, ce qui malheureusement nui a L'eglise et a l'image que l'on s'en fait .... J'espère sincèrement qu'un jour plus de personnes puissent avoir l'opportunité de vous écouter 😊 . Que Dieu vous benisse .
Another fantastic and powerful lesson! I think it’s really cool how forward thinking the church was during those early days. Church leaders and members were largely very accepting and embracing of all people; Native Americans, black people, women, allowing for more participation in the church than other comparative churches during that time. Of course, we have had our issues with this in subsequent years, but it strengthens my testimony to think about how the church was established and restored upon the principles of acceptance, belonging, and unity!
I enjoyed these stories, my ancestors Bishop Levi Stewart and Riley Stewart knew Jacob Hamlin. I admire Jacob Hamlin and the numerous accomplished descendants of John D. Lee and the outstanding church service of the Lee family.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful stories of our native Americans. We can learn alot from their culture. Us Europeans seem to like to isolate ourselves alone in our homes with our machines. While the native culture enjoys doing their work together in a community on the reservation. The Jewish people in Israel have perfected that lifestyle on their kibbutzim.
I love your stories, I am from Southern Alberta, I wondered when President Nelson announced another Temple close to Cardston what that meant. Will Cardston be turned into a Lamanite temple in the future.?
I used to read a lot about the Buckskin Apostle. I went through his St George home probably over 20 years ago. He worked with a lot of tribes. The Hopi story is amazing. To this day, the Hopi reservation is still protected by the Navajo Tribe. The Hopi Reservation is within the Navajo Reservation on all four sides. Eventually he was killed by natives, I can't remember but I think it was Apache. It seemed like he started running into trouble after the Mountain Meadows Massacre that took place on his property even though he was not there and had agreed for the travellers to use the property. I think there was some loss of trust because of what those involved had said trying to blame the tribes. If I remember right, it seems that his problems after that with the natives were because of other members.
In the story about Sister Lee, I didn't mention it but the men were gone to the second trial about the mountain meadow massacre. So I guess Sister Lee had to get used to being alone soon after that. Thanks for watching
Raedan. I was so glad you accidentally called me. You made my day. I hope you enjoyed the video. I have a really great story about an amazing man that come out tomorrow. Give you grandma and grandpa a hug from me, ok. Thanks
Pioneer Stories, Preston Nibley 1940 & Faith Promoting Stories same author 1943. I have an extra copy I accidentally bought for $20. I would be happy to send you the book if you can't find it anywhere else. Thanks for watching
Shame on this bishop Parker, I'll give all I got for an opportunity like that one. The Church will not fulfill its mission until the lamanites are restored. They need a lot of nursing and a long time of good examples
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Oh yes, and I guess they will never come as a whole into the Church before the Lord returns. The same with the Jews, but this's the Lord's problem. Our duty is to be a quick shaft in the Lord' quiver.
Are you talking about the Brigham Young who stopped the Relief Society for 20 years and said, "...When I want Sisters or the Wives of the members of the church to get up Relief Society I will summon them to my aid but until that time let hem stay at home & if you see Females huddling together veto the concern and if they say Joseph started it tell them it is a damned lie for I know he never encouraged it." Or are you talking about the BY who practiced blood atonement, taught the Adam/God theory and knowingly had men, women, and children murdered in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and then had the stones to blame it on the Indigenous people of the area.
Brother Merrill, I love your stories. But I don’t like all the obnoxious commercials. But if you get money from them, I will be patient with them. I pray you’ll be blessed.
I can't control the ads much. Sponsors are the alternative, but I hate to spend the first minutes of the stories telling you about a sponsors product. Thanks for watching
Powel’s father was a preacher in Palmyra, NY during the time Joseph had his vision, translated the BOM, and re-established the Church of Jesus Christ. As Joseph and his actions were not popular with the various church leaders of that time I am sure Powel’s father passed these feelings and unjust judgements against the Mormons on to his son.
@@samuelthomas9751 Hello Sam, Makes sense. Hope all is well. Powell still didn't mind receiving their help. The mormons delivered all the cache supply points for the second expedition. He used the buckskin apostle to negotiate for him as well
You are right, thank you. I had 2 books and Wikipedia as sources for that story, 1 book said out laws killed the 3 Navajos, the other book and Wikipedia said Butch Cassidy's gang. . But Now that I look closer at the years it would not have been BC. Thanks for watching
have started a Facebook Page: Sunshine for the Soul - Inspirational Stories.. It makes it easier to view and share Brother Merrill's Sunshine for the Soul. Here is a link: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559242679793
I may not live in Arizona, I love to hear stories about the church that otherwise would not have been told. You have a pleasant voice also. Thank you for sharing. I will check your channel.
Thank You. I hope you enjoy it
I’m a descendant of George Washington Hill. He holds the record for the most Native American baptisms. He didn’t seek them out they came to him. They would ride into town looking for him. Upon meeting him they told him that they were sent by the Great White Chief. He was supposed to teach them more of the Gospel and baptize them. He asked them what the Great White Chief’s name was. He was informed that the Great White Chief didn’t say what his name was, only the he was cast into a fire 3 times and a den of wild beast twice and was not harmed. You may want to do a story on George Washington Hill.
I would love anymore information you may have. You can email me at dadds06@gmail.com. I will look up and see what I can find. Where did he live? Thanks for watching
I loved hearing about our Native brothers and sisters. Thank you.
Sorry I just saw your comment. Thanks for watching
I am descendants of Jacob Hamblin I am thankful for you story about him
I will probably do another episode with more stories about JH. He was an amazing man of faith and work. He did what he felt was right. Thanks for watching
I think my grandma Sarah hamblin also had great faith too.
❤How wonderful! Very many years ago I took my children to tour his home. It was such a a treat to learn about him and his family.
@@lindamoses3697 Thanks for watching and commenting
Was he buried in Alpine Ariz. ?
Brother Merrill, thank you so much for your thoughtful stories. You have an excellent voice and such a cheerful manner. My testimony is so very strengthened after listening. Please keep on your storytelling as long as you can. Thank you 😊
Thank you. I am working on.a wonderful story that was first published in 1880. Sunday at 5
Beautiful story re Sister Lee with her courage before the renegade Navajo. My ancestor Levi Stewart first bishop of Kanab. Levi was the first person to teach John D Lee in the gospel and later John D Lee and My Levi Stewart served as missionary companions on several occasions.
Notwithstanding the serious error and tragic events which Brother Lee fail into he contributed much to Zion and so has many of his descendants such as Senator Mike Lee, Soliticer General Rex D Lee and I also believe President Harold B Lee.
Excellent pioneer stories , inspiring re Jacob Hamlin missions to the Lamanites. Thank you
I think JDLee was a goat as much as anything. Sister Lee was alone that night because her husband was at the 2nd trial for MMM. Thanks for watching
Like Jacob Hamblin,Levi Stewart was also my great great great Grandfather. I also was not aware that John D. Lee was introduced to the restored Gospel by Levi Stewart. My heart is so full,thank you.
What wonderful stories! ❤ We visited the Hopi narion in 2017 and were astonished at their rituals. They resemble our Temple ceremonies.
The Hopi are a deeply spiritual people. Thanks for watching
Jacob Hamblin was my Great great great Grandfather through Rachel Judd. Thank you,I learned so much from your account of their history.
The buckskin apostle. What a great man. Thanks for watching
I had a co-worker tell me when his great great grandfather settle in Arizona he was a rancher. This one particular year there was a lot of hunger in the indian village. My co-worker's great great grandfather drove up some cattle to the Indian village. He said latter when the other settlers had problems with the indians he never did.
They are simple people, but have a deep sense of integrity and loyalty. Thanks for that story and for watching
another great story
Thanks
That was incredible. I live in the Yucatán peninsula among children of Lehi here also, and there are beautiful things that I have heard that have happened.
I don’t know of anything so direct as angelic messengers relaying that the Book of Mormon is their history, but there are ancient prophecies and special experiences that the natives here will say if they trust you.
One of which being angels in traditional attire visiting, asking for simple things, and then walking off and disappearing.
It is an honor to have folks in the Yucatan watching. I have been there several times. I once viewed Walmart from the top of Chitsunita (sorry about my spelling) Thanks for watching,
Thanks for another fantastic video! You have renewed my commitment to loving all people regardless of differences in opinion, faith, race, age, political persuasion, etc.
Thank you Dino. We are all God's children. Thanks for watching
Butch Cassidy is on my Parker Family Tree (but Wilford Woodruff is on the other side so it balances out!) Your title caught my attention so I listened and loved the stories of mutual respect and friendship between the Indian tribes and the early settlers. Darn that bad apple!
Hello distant cousin..
Thanks for watching
Wonderful stories as usual! ❤ Thank you for sharing a part of Billy's story! Funny thing about that. I had just started listening when I recieved a message from a beloved family member telling me that you had talked about him. (Billy) 😂
So glad you started watching. Thanks again for the story Kim
Brother Merrill, I know just who to send this message to in my ward. I believe these stories will be helpful to him, thank you.
Thank you so much
Excellent message! Thank you!!
Thanks for watching
I love listening to your stories. Every night when I go to bed. I play one of your videos. They relax me and I never fall asleep until they are over. So uplifting, Thank you for these!
When I first started my efforts on UA-cam,I called them bedtime stories. Thanks for watching
Most excellent video
Thank you brother
Bonjour
Je suis français.
Membre de l'eglise de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours .
Je vous remercie , car les histoires que vous racontez ( histoires vécues par des personnes de cette époque ) rétablissent enfin la vérité sur les relations qui existaient entre les indiens et les saints de l'époque....
Nous assistons de temps en temps en France a des reportages sur l'eglise qui quand ils ne sont pas animés de mauvaise intentions , prennent un malin plaisir à déformer la vérité et a ne se contenter que de propos tenu par des personnes mécontentes, ce qui malheureusement nui a
L'eglise et a l'image que l'on s'en fait ....
J'espère sincèrement qu'un jour plus de personnes puissent avoir l'opportunité de vous écouter 😊 .
Que Dieu vous benisse .
Merci Beaucoup
Love these stories!
Thanks
Another fantastic and powerful lesson! I think it’s really cool how forward thinking the church was during those early days. Church leaders and members were largely very accepting and embracing of all people; Native Americans, black people, women, allowing for more participation in the church than other comparative churches during that time.
Of course, we have had our issues with this in subsequent years, but it strengthens my testimony to think about how the church was established and restored upon the principles of acceptance, belonging, and unity!
Thanks Dino
I enjoyed these stories, my ancestors Bishop Levi Stewart and Riley Stewart knew Jacob Hamlin. I admire Jacob Hamlin and the numerous accomplished descendants of John D. Lee and the outstanding church service of the Lee family.
He was my good friend Scott Norton's grandfather was John D Lee
Agree❤
Thanks for watching
Your videos are a treasure to me.
Thank you for those kind words Linda & thanks for watching
Very nice
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing those wonderful stories of our native Americans. We can learn alot from their culture. Us Europeans seem to like to isolate ourselves alone in our homes with our machines. While the native culture enjoys doing their work together in a community on the reservation. The Jewish people in Israel have perfected that lifestyle on their kibbutzim.
Thanks for watching
Wonderful video
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
I love your stories, I am from Southern Alberta, I wondered when President Nelson announced another Temple close to Cardston what that meant. Will Cardston be turned into a Lamanite temple in the future.?
Hard to say, only time will tell. Thanks for watching
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thanks for watching
I love this true history’s 😊
I appreciate your comment. Sorry I didn't see it earlier. Thanks for watching
Thank you. I loved each and every story. Thank you very much for sharing them.
So glad you are enjoying them. Please spread the word. Thanks for watching
This was such a beautiful experience, thank you. New subscriber. ❤
I am so glad you enjoyed it. I feel we need to feel the Lord's Spirit more. Thanks for watching
This makes me believe the heartland thery all the more!
Thanks for watching
This makes me believe in the love of God for all His children.
I used to read a lot about the Buckskin Apostle. I went through his St George home probably over 20 years ago. He worked with a lot of tribes. The Hopi story is amazing. To this day, the Hopi reservation is still protected by the Navajo Tribe. The Hopi Reservation is within the Navajo Reservation on all four sides. Eventually he was killed by natives, I can't remember but I think it was Apache. It seemed like he started running into trouble after the Mountain Meadows Massacre that took place on his property even though he was not there and had agreed for the travellers to use the property. I think there was some loss of trust because of what those involved had said trying to blame the tribes. If I remember right, it seems that his problems after that with the natives were because of other members.
In the story about Sister Lee, I didn't mention it but the men were gone to the second trial about the mountain meadow massacre. So I guess Sister Lee had to get used to being alone soon after that. Thanks for watching
Hi " this is Raedan"
My grandpa is his cousin 💙 ❤️ 💕
Raedan. I was so glad you accidentally called me. You made my day. I hope you enjoyed the video. I have a really great story about an amazing man that come out tomorrow. Give you grandma and grandpa a hug from me, ok. Thanks
Love you Raedan , and Kevin and Susan
I'm starting to thing Ammon's story was the most important part of Alma
Most of us a gentler change of heart and enlightenment. Thanks for watching
Modern day Ammon.
He seemed to be a key individual in bringing his tribe and his people to the gospel. Thanks for watching
is there a book with these stories that i could buy?
Pioneer Stories, Preston Nibley 1940 & Faith Promoting Stories same author 1943. I have an extra copy I accidentally bought for $20. I would be happy to send you the book if you can't find it anywhere else. Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim thank you!! how can i contact you?
@@GodLovesYouAskHim I’ll give you $25. ❤
Shame on this bishop Parker, I'll give all I got for an opportunity like that one. The Church will not fulfill its mission until the lamanites are restored. They need a lot of nursing and a long time of good examples
The LDS people have been working on the example since they encountered the Indians in the 1840s. It is a complicated issue. Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Oh yes, and I guess they will never come as a whole into the Church before the Lord returns. The same with the Jews, but this's the Lord's problem. Our duty is to be a quick shaft in the Lord' quiver.
@@EMonzon thanks for watching
You mean to tell me, that Big Foot is real? 😂
An old hang gliding buddy of mine was nick named Big Foot. So he is real
This is not the hairy creature. He was an Indian. Big Foot was a nickname.
Thanks
Are you talking about the Brigham Young who stopped the Relief Society for 20 years and said, "...When I want Sisters or the Wives of the members of the church to get up Relief Society I will summon them to my aid but until that time let hem stay at home & if you see Females huddling together veto the concern and if they say Joseph started it tell them it is a damned lie for I know he never encouraged it." Or are you talking about the BY who practiced blood atonement, taught the Adam/God theory and knowingly had men, women, and children murdered in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and then had the stones to blame it on the Indigenous people of the area.
Thanks for watching.
You love to hate on Brigham Young, don’t you? If you and him went head to head, I’d put my money on Brigham. 😊
Brother Merrill, I love your stories. But I don’t like all the obnoxious commercials. But if you get money from them, I will be patient with them. I pray you’ll be blessed.
I can't control the ads much. Sponsors are the alternative, but I hate to spend the first minutes of the stories telling you about a sponsors product.
Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Because I love hearing your stories, I will bear with the ads. ❤
@@llharris4837 thanks
They were kicked out due to their palagomy and child abuse.
Powel sure didn’t like the “Mormons”
Thanks for watching
Powel’s father was a preacher in Palmyra, NY during the time Joseph had his vision, translated the BOM, and re-established the Church of Jesus Christ.
As Joseph and his actions were not popular with the various church leaders of that time I am sure Powel’s father passed these feelings and unjust judgements against the Mormons on to his son.
@@samuelthomas9751 Hello Sam, Makes sense. Hope all is well. Powell still didn't mind receiving their help. The mormons delivered all the cache supply points for the second expedition. He used the buckskin apostle to negotiate for him as well
1874? Butch would have been 8 years old.
who shot Gov of Missouri? Bet Porter
He did not
@@debwilliamson2447 show proof
The Lord and the shooter know. Some day all things will be revealed. Thanks for watching
I think Porter would have suceeded.
Butch Cassidy was 10-12 years old at the time he had nothing to do with anything of that nature. That is totally BS
You are right, thank you. I had 2 books and Wikipedia as sources for that story, 1 book said out laws killed the 3 Navajos, the other book and Wikipedia said Butch Cassidy's gang. . But Now that I look closer at the years it would not have been BC. Thanks for watching