Hello again, everyone! There are some late-breaking temple developments which I will focus on in another post, as they are well worthy of mentioning, but I wanted first to mention that Mormon Newsroom has published this article today to pass along statements made by leaders of other faiths, leaders of nations (including LDS members of the US Senate and House of Representatives).
These tributes provide moving expressions of solidarity, well-wishes, and reminiscences about how many of those releasing such statements were personally impacted by President Monson's ministry. One thing I did want to mention regarding one of the statements: While I do not want to stir up political controversy, it has been my observation that our current US President, Donald Trump, does not have the smallest portion of a grasp of the English language that we have seen in so many of his predecessors. As one reading "his statement", I can say it was more likely than not crafted by someone else and submitted with his approval.
At any rate, it was wonderful to read those statements, and I think many of you will find that to be the case as you read them yourselves. What wonderful tributes to the legacy of this remarkable man, who truly wore out his life in the service of the Lord.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post (which should be up in the next few minutes and will focus on the temple updates I mentioned at the start of this one), I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Political & Religious Leaders Worldwide Pay Tribute to President Monson & His Legacy of Cooperation With Those of Other Faiths
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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