If you are interested in giving yourself a spiritual boost, whatever religion you may be... I suggest this challenge.
President Gordon B. Hinckley on the Book of Mormon "I take in my hand the Book of Mormon. I read its words. I have read Joseph Smith's explanation of how it came to be. To the unbelieving it is a story difficult to accept, and critics for generations have worn out their lives writing books intended to refute that story and to offer other explanations than the one given by Joseph the Prophet. But to the open-minded, this critical writing has only stimulated them to dig deeper; and the more deeply they dig, the greater the accumulation of evidence for the validity of Joseph Smith's story. Still, as has been demonstrated for a hundred and fifty years, the truth of the Book of Mormon will not be determined by literary analysis or by scientific research, although these continue to be reassuring. The truth about the origins of the Book of Mormon will be determined today and tomorrow, as it has been throughout the yesterdays, by reading the book in a spirit of reverence and respect and prayer."
( "Praise to the Man," Ensign, Aug. 1983, 4)
I will be tracking my progress on my sidebar!! Happy reading!
Monday, February 4, 2008
HInckley Challenge
Posted by kara jayne at 1:54 PM
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Hey Kara, ok, this comment isn't intended to sound so corney, but I just wanted to let you know that you have had such a positive impact on me. I know that we dont know eachother very well, but every time I see you I feel uplifted and inspired.You have such a sweet spirit, and always seem to do something that leaves an impression on me. So, I just wanted to thankyou for being so....great and inspiring!
First of all, I love all your posts from Sunday...I was laughing about the groceries! I swear, fried brain cells are because if kids!! I feel mine dwindling. I want to do the Hinckley challenge and now that I can post a tracker for the world to see, I WILL read and finish it. Thanks for the kick I need. You're the best!
I'm in! I need that push...
I too recieved this email. I need a little motivation to read it faster than a few pages a week. Eek!
I'm in too!
This is such a great challenge--He was such an inspiring man, that I think this is a wonderful tribute to him. I am all over this.
Side Note: Kara, I owe you SOOOOO big!! Do you know you are my absolute favorite person in the world?!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I just received my Pero today (and of course had to try it immediately) and I LOVE it. You are THE BEST!!! Could I please get your email address? There is more thanking to be discussed :) Mine is kjwrig@yahoo.com
Sorry, but on a superficial note.. your blog looks AWESOME.
Great thoughts about the BoM. And thanks for the good laugh about the berry stain in your van. I'm glad I'm not the only one to do something like that!
Oh - and I think you look great in your Wal-Mart attire. Whenever I do something like that I think about how my mother would die if she saw me. And somehow it empowers me -- that at least for that moment I don't care what other people think!
I am so blessed to have such great friends! You are such an inspiration to me. Thanks for the great example!
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