Nauvoo Illinois Temple by Eric Dowdle

Nauvoo Illinois Temple by Eric DowdleAbout this Image: Known as the word for beautiful in Hebrew, Nauvoo was once an empty bluff on the Mississippi River. Stalwart settlers and saints upwards of 12,000 people transformed this swampy flatland into a flourishing development of homes and businesses. On the citys highest hill sits the magnificent Nauvoo Temple the pinnacle of the early pioneers love and devotion to their city and their God. About the Artist: God, family, country those are

I feel like the flowers in this picture are reaching toward the sun and also toward the temple

difficult night of struggling in the midst of a tempestuous sea

which is full of grace and truth

who will save the world

She has become know as the "Quilt Lady" since she has done so many wonderful pieces with very detailed quilts

Young Joseph Smith kneeling in a grove of trees with light shining through

and always having Him in our thoughts and keeping Him at the center of our lives

the compass divider

Quest for Zion Painting 3 This painting depicts the construction of the temple in Nauvoo

spirits are drawing others towards the light and love the Savior radiates

The light pouring down represents the presence of the Father during this prayer

(Matthew 16:27) The greatest degree of glory- the glory of the sun- is represented by the top tier with God the Father and His Son