Thanks for referring Glenn Beck's comments to us. It was a very touching tribute to President Hinckley from someone who had never personally met him but had been greatly influenced by his example.
I did have the blessing of meeting President Hinckley many years ago and I also have been greatly influenced by his teachings and his great love and example for all of us.
Yeah, quite a guy! I remember a long time ago when I was new in the church and Bro. Gordon was an apostle. He spoke at an "anniversary of scouting" meeting in the Tabernacle. He spoke about the attributes of a worthy priesthood holder - "Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly...." [sound familiar?]
I also remember a non-Mormon newsman once saying that the church should be proud of its president, and that if Gordon B. Hinckley wasn't more careful, he was going to give Christianity a good name. The article was quite a tribute coming from one outside our faith.
A mission companion of mine sent this link to me as well and what a fabulous tribute to President Hinckley. I am glad to see that Brother Beck also had the courage to mention something as "touchy" as his religious beliefs as well.
I thought it was a very classy tribute; not preachy or overly religious (can't have any of *that* on CNN now!)
ReplyDeleteThe nice thing is that lots of non-members watch his show. Good exposure for the Church...
Thanks for posting this... very touching.
ReplyDeleteThanks for referring Glenn Beck's comments to us. It was a very touching tribute to President Hinckley from someone who had never personally met him but had been greatly influenced by his example.
ReplyDeleteI did have the blessing of meeting President Hinckley many years ago and I also have been greatly influenced by his teachings and his great love and example for all of us.
Yeah, quite a guy! I remember a long time ago when I was new in the church and Bro. Gordon was an apostle. He spoke at an "anniversary of scouting" meeting in the Tabernacle. He spoke about the attributes of a worthy priesthood holder - "Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly...." [sound familiar?]
ReplyDeleteI also remember a non-Mormon newsman once saying that the church should be proud of its president, and that if Gordon B. Hinckley wasn't more careful, he was going to give Christianity a good name. The article was quite a tribute coming from one outside our faith.
Paul [who misses him but is happy for him]
A mission companion of mine sent this link to me as well and what a fabulous tribute to President Hinckley. I am glad to see that Brother Beck also had the courage to mention something as "touchy" as his religious beliefs as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, this was a great tribute!
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