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Marilynne Todd Linford
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Marilynne Todd Linford has a passion for history—the Reformation, Colonial America, the Restoration of the Church, and writing family histories. She knows those who write history make history because only those things that are recorded are remembered. She has been a docent in the Church History Museum for twenty years. She has written thirteen books and many chapters in anthologies and articles in magazines. Her most beautiful moments come when she is with any combination of family at home, playing word games or piano duets, visiting a Church or national historic site, walking on warm sandy beaches, hiking the red rock canyons of Southern Utah, or picnicking in Mill Creek Canyon near her home. As the oldest of eight, mother of eight, mother-in-law of seven, grandmother of twenty-eight, and great-grandmother of five, she has many opportunities to experience love and life. She says the best thing about her marriage is that she and Richard have read together nearly every day since they were married fifty-four years ago. She survived breast cancer twice in 1996 and 2015.
Author's Published Articles
Satan’s Dictionary of Redefined Words
One of Satan’s clever and relentless ways to accomplish his…
Fences and Ambulances: Saving our Youth through Church Education
Because of my calling, I was assigned to attend the…
Are the Articles of Faith Outdated?
Since it has been 182 years since Joseph Smith wrote…
Understanding Jesus Through His Many Names
As Christmas was approaching this year, I wanted to learn…
On Being Deceived and the Second Coming
Being deceived is a theme in scripture; a form of…
Unmasking Satan: How Scripture Reveals His Hidden Tactics
The idea to research how many times the word Satan…
I Didn’t Know This Commandment Existed
Did you already know that speaking of the Lord was…
Does the Book of Jarom Add Anything Important to the Book of Mormon?
Of the people I surveyed, no one could remember anything…
Can We Make the Allegory of the Olive Tree More Personal?
Jacob 5 stands in a class by itself and can…
Changes to the Text of the Book of Mormon since 1830
Many Protestant and Catholic churches teach that because the Bible…
What Has Changed in the Book of Mormon since 1830?
I own a first edition copy of the Book of…
Appreciating the Season of Primary Programs
The cute primary children have their special chance at the…
The Secret to Prosperity Isn’t a Secret
I am concerned about prosperity. I am worried about the…
The Savior’s Surprising Instructions for Family Unity
The Savior gave handbook-like instructions to parents in 3 Nephi…
Did Joseph Smith Plagiarize the Sermon on the Mount?
Some who think Joseph Smith wrote the Book of Mormon…
When Strangers Told Me My Family Was Too Big
In 1968, Richard and I lived in California. We had…
What You See Depends a Great Deal on Where You’re Standing
Facts improve perception, as does the angle of the camera.…
Defining, Obtaining, Maintaining, Repairing Testimony
Testimony comes through the quiet influence of the Holy Ghost.…
General Conference and Enduring Persecution
"I know more than ever that general conference is filled…
Stirring the Gospel Pot with a Worldly Spoon
There is a major difference between trying to have influence…
Jesus Is the Light of the World—A Family Activity
As Christmas festivities are filling our days, are we as…
The Blessings of Christmas on Sunday
There is no commandment about how to keep Christmas or…
Our Heavenly Father Wants Us to Choose Him
Agency is one of our most precious possessions. Agency used…
Prophetic Proclamation: A Clear Voice of Warning
Like with other momentous events in life, I remember exactly…
Changing and Eliminating Federal Holidays
With concern that the Columbus Day holiday is being phased…
Being Complimented by the Lord
The Lord’s compliments come in the form of ideas, blessings,…
An Easter Opportunity
Statistically, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
How Life Would Be Different without the Pearl of Great Price
I made a list of forty-nine of my favorite topics…
Curious about God’s Plan for your Future?
Are you curious about God’s plan for your future? I…
Is Perfectionism Really about “Be Ye Therefore Perfect”?
It seems illogical that my love for Jesus Christ and…
What We Know of Enoch and How We Know It
As was the case with other Old Testament prophets, the…
Insights About Adam and Eve from Sources Beyond Genesis
Here are some insights about the character and roles of…
What Works Better than Self-Esteem?
What I thought was self-esteem has evolved into practices I…
A Lesson in Spiritual Survival from the Animal Kingdom
We have just had an outpouring of the Spirit from…
If You’re Thinking of Leaving the Church
Staying in the Church is predictable; leaving is uncertain. You…
What Is Your Role in the Future of the United States?
The words freedom and liberty may be used as synonyms,…
3 Human Roadblocks and 5 Prophetic Steps Toward Moving Mountains
As I was listening to President Nelson discuss mountains moving,…
The Best Marriage Advice I’ve Ever Heard
Marriage takes work and commitment. Marriage is sacred. Marriage is…
The Importance of Recording Divine and Human Mercies
When I think that God, who “cannot look on sin…
Making the Gospel Simple or Complex
I have the talent to make simple things complex, especially…
Is More Love at Home Possible?—On Fighting, Quarreling, and Contention
As a young mother I needed to know if I…
How Near Is the Second Coming?: What Prophets Have Said Recently
Were topics related to the Second Coming mentioned in this…
The Long Winter of 1880-81 and the Long Winter of 2020-21
At the end of World War II, the first book…
The Irony and the Blessing of the Word I Chose to Focus on for 2020
Every December I choose a word as a point of…
On Coming Back to the Church and the Tree Outside my Window
When a recent storm brought down a tree in my…
A Secret Combination Hypothesis for Our Day
Like many of you, my Book of Mormon reading last…
A Prophet’s Example of Surviving Severe Adversity
The prophet Alma, son of Alma, was well acquainted with…
Are These Really Unprecedented Times?
Journalist and news anchors reporting on COVID-19 use phrases such…
The Problem with Presentism: Judging the Past by the Present
Recent news footage of activists acting as judge, jury, and…
What Else Happened on the Fourth of July?
Here, chronologically, is a list of significant things that have…
A Prophet’s Example of Working through Depression
From the eighth chapter of Mormon to the end of…
You Can Be Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem
As I healed from a concussion, I thought I knew…
Looking Forward to General Conference: Similarities between King Benjamin and President Nelson
There are interesting similarities between the callings, invitations, gatherings, and…
Preparing for General Conference: Nine Ways to Celebrate the Restoration
Three times President Nelson has invited you and the rest…
The Formula, Command, and Miracle of James 1:5
These words changed everything for Joseph and for every person…
#LightTheWorld: Music, Poetry, and Art that Testifies of Him
Today we have two authors and a guest who have…
How Many Restorations Have There Been?
The Restoration led by the Prophet Joseph Smith was not…
Do Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Know your Name?
If a conversation drifts to the question of what the…
Fascinating Insights from the Book of Abraham
I think the Book of Abraham is a banquet table…
Healing a Parallel Marriage
In Rachel Joyce's fictional story: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold…
Who Should Celebrate the Fourth of July?
Regardless of nationality, the worldwide membership can celebrate the Fourth…
My Family: Stories That Bind Us Together
“What is the secret sauce that holds a family together?…
How to Earthquake-proof Our Spiritual Lives
President Russell M. Nelson recently announced that the Salt Lake…
Waiting for Your Wandering Child
Watching for the prodigals who leave and celebrating them when…
For Those Who Feel Anxiety at Church
We have all had times when anxiousness or worry creeps…
What Makes Someone Truly Famous
Being famous may seem glamorous and desirable. YouTube videos, Facebook,…
Did Joseph Smith ‘Translate’ the Book of Mormon?
For most of my life I have been confused about…
Selecting a Christmas Gift for the Lord
Every Christmas, I meet the same dilemma in desiring to…
The Savior’s Invitation to Dine at His Table
The main purpose of eating, of course, is to sustain…
How We Can Prepare to Listen to a Prophet’s Voice and Hear the Word of God
Only the hearer can decide what happens to the words…
Personal Revelation: Some Assembly Required
My experiences with personal revelation have blessed me to connect…
Why It’s Ok to Have Problems
Doesn’t everyone try to avoid problems at all costs? Aren’t…
What Angels Can Teach Us About “Ministering”
As we study the visitations and ministering of angels throughout…
What Typing the Entire Book of Mormon Taught Me About its Authorship
In 2010, I received the idea to type out the…
Tonight’s Family Home Evening: A Christmas Story in Two Nations
You may already have plans for a Christmas-themed Family Home…
What the Google Misery Index Teaches us About Christmas
The Daily Misery Index shows the frequency of Google searches…
Insights into the Authenticity of the Book of Mormon
I decided to type out the text of the Book…