Sometimes in our desire to "tread softly" we forfeit our ability to be our genuine selves. Thus we don't have the ability to know and love those around us in deep and meaningful ways. Here's me throwing caution to the wind. . . :)
Ok all y'all. I'm so loving this! As you all know the Prophet of the world and the president of our Church passed away recently at the ripe old age of 97. Some lovely human from Heaven knows where has decided to begin a challenge. . . The Hinckley Challenge. It's a challenge to read the entire Book of Mormon in 97 days. . . in honor of President Hinckley's 97 years of life. There's a website where you can register (obviously for free) and it will track your progress! I don't want to put pressure on anyone; please know that I recognize the fine line between genuine desire to share that which is sacred to my heart and solicitation of religion. I hope that each of you can sense my sincerity as I extend the invitation to join me! Whether you're a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or not this is a marvelous way to honor a great man who as President George W. Bush has stated among other things, "had the heart of a servant and the wisdom of a leader." A man who was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his lifelong civil contribution to this great nation.
This is a call to each of us to "stand a little taller. . . to be a little better" in honor of a man who lived his life in the service of God and the world. A man who stood as a witness of Jesus Christ and called to each of us to drop our burdens at the Savior's feet and happily follow Him. A man who on two particular occasions I had the opportunity to spend time with. . . and I can tell you without any hesitation whatsoever that he truly is a man of God. A man of REMARKABLE love and kindness whos life was dedicated in it's entirety to the building of the kingdom of God.
*Pass the word along! Post on your own blog. . . you can even just do a simple link back to this post if you'd like, email your friends. Let's invite anyone we can to enjoy this wonderful tribute to a wonderful man, and to invite the love of God into all our lives as we read The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ!
**If you need a copy of the Book of Mormon, follow this link. . . at the bottom of the page you'll see the link "Free Book of Mormon."
03 February, 2008
Hinckley Challenge.
29 January, 2008
Rock Star Missionary.
28 January, 2008
Tribute to a Great Man.
I love that he died on Gavin's birthday. Finally graduated. Thank you President Hinckley for all the years of love and service. Congratulations on finishing strong!
We love you.
**Post edited to include:
One President to another, statement from President George W. Bush.
"Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our friend, Gordon B. Hinckley. While serving for over seven decades in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon demonstrated the heart of a servant and the wisdom of a leader. He was a tireless worker and a talented communicator who was respected in his community and beloved by his congregation. As President of his church, he traveled to more than 60 countries to spread a message of love and optimism to the millions of people around the world who shared his faith.
A Mayflower descendent and the grandson of Mormon pioneers, Gordon was a deeply patriotic man. His leadership and service strengthened the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University, the Boy Scouts of America, and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. In 2004, I was honored to present him with the Medal of Freedom, our Nation's highest civil award, in recognition of his lifelong public service.
Laura and I will miss Gordon's friendship and wisdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with his five children and the rest of the Hinckley family."
