The Vision of Zion

I just received this newsletter from Brigham Young Academy.

On this day we honor the pioneers. They came here with a vision of building Zion.


In 2010, a revival of the spirit and mission of the pioneers is greatly needed. Joseph Smith taught, “We ought to have the building up of Zion as our greatest object. . . . The time is soon coming, when no man will have any peace but in Zion and her stakes.” (Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 3:390–91)

The vision of Zion encompasses all things, including education, family life, statesmanship--an entire culture. What would a Zion education be like? True education comprises our character, traditions, our all. In the last days, a Celestial vision of education has been restored through the Lord’s prophets. This vision runs counter to the secular world around us and the world’s philosophies of education. The need for this restoration perspective of education is growing more critical each day.

Can you feel it?  Can you feel the call of Zion?  Are you teaching your children about Zion?  Are you giving of yourself freely to others?  Are you living by the Spirit and by faith?

Educated by the Spirit

Education is wonderful, but being able to feel the Lord’s power and Spirit upon us is the highest education we can achieve.

This is a quote from Sister Beck's talk at the BYU Women's Conference this past April.  You can read the entire, wonderful, powerful, message here.