Thanks President Hinckley
Posted by Eric Nielson on January 28th, 2008
President Gordon B. Hinckley, the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died yesterday. I would like to take a moment and remember some of his major accomplishments. Please feel free to add to whatever I miss.
Public Relations: I feel that more than any other leader in the church, that Gordon B. Hinckley has done more to bring the church out of obscurity. He has done a tremendous amount to help the world see the church in a positive way.
Temple Building: I have not checked the numbers, but I believe more temples were built during his time as prophet than the rest of the prophets combined. What an ambitious pace he has set in this area! President Hinckley brought the temple to the people.
Proclamation on the Family: This is probably the closest thing to recent scripture that we have had in a while. It is such a timely message that addresses some of the most important social issues of our day.
President Hinckley was a very kind, humorous, optimistic man. And I will miss him very much.
Thank you President Hinckley.
Amen, Eric.
Comment # 1 left by Naiah on January 28th, 2008
I love his teachings on kindness– how we should be better to our neighbors. And being slow to anger and forgiving others. And the 6 B’s. And his optimism and cheerfulness.
He was a living example of what the gospel can do for people. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
Comment # 2 left by C Jones on January 28th, 2008
Thanks for this, Eric.
He was truly one-of-a-kind as a person. I will miss him greatly.
Comment # 3 left by Michelle on January 28th, 2008
David over at Soft Answer suggests renaming the coference center to something like: ‘The Gordon B. Hinkley Conference Center’.
All in favor -
Comment # 4 left by Eric Nielson on January 28th, 2008
I was lucky enough to have had a personal encounter with him as well as serve with his grandson on my mission. I have some experiences on my website:
www.graceforgrace.com
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