Through years of studying the blessings promised to Israel, I came to understand that the first and foremost aspect of the covenant, the concept on which everything hinged and from which everything flowed, was that God wanted an increased relationship with His children.

When that group of 40 or more gathered in the 20 by 30-foot Whitmer cabin that April 6, 1830 to organize the “only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth”, they could not have entirely foreseen what lay ahead for this church, but they did know they were about a great work inspired by God Himself. Let’s take you to that scene today.

I just feel I’m trapped in a marriage where I’m trying my best to keep him happy. I take care of the kids, house, appointments, I also work, I make sure he gets time with his friends, and a break from work and the kids. He never wants to talk of spiritual matters, our relationship, our kids, or me. It’s always about him.

Martin and Joseph’s meetings with Grandin and other printers in the summer of 1829 were likely “the first time that the sheer magnitude of the cost was fully comprehended by Martin Harris or Joseph Smith." As the various printers explained the complicated and expensive nature of the project, it is easy to see why Martin became overwhelmed at the prospect of paying for the large expenditure.