The passing of our beloved prophet Gordon B. Hinckley has affected all of us deeply. We remember him with fondness, his sense of humor, his unerring commitment to the right, his dedication to the Church through years and years of service. The magazine staff at the Ensign has put together another special way to commemorate the life and accomplishments of this wonderful man. Included with the Ensign this month was a smaller magazine entitled, “In Memoriam: President Gordon B. Hinckley.” The first page of the supplement tells us of the young Gordon’s introduction into Church service. Immediately after returning from … Continue reading →

I’m a bit of an e-mail junkie, but I don’t generally do a lot of forwards or participate in chain e-mails and things of that nature. However, today I got an e-mail that touched me, and I jumped right on the bandwagon. With the recent passing of our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, many of us are taking the time to ponder his life, his messages, the impact he had on us, and the legacy he left. He is remembered for temples, for his positive media interaction, for his forward thinking. He brought about the Conference Center, which has a … Continue reading →

A friend of mine e-mailed over the new photograph of the First Presidency, and I saved it to my desktop. This morning, my two sons saw it and asked about it, and I explained who the men are. They both showed immediate interest in the man who is our new prophet. A few minutes later, I overheard my six-year-old say, “If I have a flag when that new man dies, I’ll fly it half way up and half way down.” “That’s right,” my nine-year-old said. “Because he’s a good man, just like President Hinckley.” “What was his name again?” the … Continue reading →