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So tonight, in lieu of my mini-thread of terrible takes, I will thread something a little different. https://twitter.com/RaiderUte/status/1291177208954970114
Recently, I decided to take a personal challenge to read 100 gospel-related books and see how long it would take, what I could learn and basically embiggen the brain in general
Anyway, this will be an ongoing thread (duh), because I'm pretty sure reading 100 books might take a while, so I will update this periodically.
Away we go...
Away we go...
1. "The Infinite Atonement" by Tad R. Callister
Christ's Atonement, as the kids say, "rolls deep" and this book does a fantastic job of describing it in as much detail as mere mortals can (there's also a nice dovetail on the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics as well, I enjoyed that tbh)
Christ's Atonement, as the kids say, "rolls deep" and this book does a fantastic job of describing it in as much detail as mere mortals can (there's also a nice dovetail on the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics as well, I enjoyed that tbh)
2. "Our Search For Happiness" by M. Russell Ballard
The way this one is written, its tailored to non-members and, ultimately, potential investigators, but its a nice, relatively quick read even for those who are members (even if home/visiting teaching/Scouting dates the book)
The way this one is written, its tailored to non-members and, ultimately, potential investigators, but its a nice, relatively quick read even for those who are members (even if home/visiting teaching/Scouting dates the book)
3. "The Divine Gift of Forgiveness" by Neil L. Andersen.
Perhaps a book shouldn't leave one close to tears, but this one did. Along with the principles taught, the stories shared from all walks of life are poignant as they are inspiring. Save up some $ and buy this one.
Perhaps a book shouldn't leave one close to tears, but this one did. Along with the principles taught, the stories shared from all walks of life are poignant as they are inspiring. Save up some $ and buy this one.
4. "Christ and the New Covenant" by Jeffrey R. Holland.
Vintage, classic Elder Holland. He does an incredible job of tying together the Old & New Testaments w/the BOM. Although he seems as though he's writing this a bit reluctantly based on his intro, its a great read.
Vintage, classic Elder Holland. He does an incredible job of tying together the Old & New Testaments w/the BOM. Although he seems as though he's writing this a bit reluctantly based on his intro, its a great read.
5. "Finding Light In A Dark World" by James E. Faust
For a book that might be described as "Elder/Pres. Faust's Greatest Hits", this is almost perfectly on the nose in describing much of the shenanigans of the present. I could share at least 15 quotes that are so spot on.
For a book that might be described as "Elder/Pres. Faust's Greatest Hits", this is almost perfectly on the nose in describing much of the shenanigans of the present. I could share at least 15 quotes that are so spot on.
6. "Understanding Temple Symbols" by Jack M. Lyon.
The first book in this thread that wasn't written by an apostle or GA, Lyon writes with a mighty roar* a lot of temple worship by tying it to the scriptures as well as ancient and medieval art.
*-(pun intended, duh!)
The first book in this thread that wasn't written by an apostle or GA, Lyon writes with a mighty roar* a lot of temple worship by tying it to the scriptures as well as ancient and medieval art.
*-(pun intended, duh!)
7. "Why Isn't God Answering Me?" by Gerald N. Lund.
So Gerald Lund is a very prolific author in general (see: "The Work & The Glory" series), but this touches a lot of gospel topics that you might not expect, given the title of the book (as indicated in the 2nd pic)
So Gerald Lund is a very prolific author in general (see: "The Work & The Glory" series), but this touches a lot of gospel topics that you might not expect, given the title of the book (as indicated in the 2nd pic)
8. "No Doubt About It" by Sheri Dew.
Sister Dew was just about a no-brainer to become the first woman to make this thread, and I did debate on which book of hers to choose, so I went w/this one. Its written primarily to sisters in the Church, but its full of great insight.
Sister Dew was just about a no-brainer to become the first woman to make this thread, and I did debate on which book of hers to choose, so I went w/this one. Its written primarily to sisters in the Church, but its full of great insight.
9. "If Thou Endure It Well" by Neal A. Maxwell
Anytime one might want to lament how difficult this life can be, Elder Maxwell takes an incredibly eloquent effort in this book to remind us that "ego trips are always paid on someone else's expense account".
Anytime one might want to lament how difficult this life can be, Elder Maxwell takes an incredibly eloquent effort in this book to remind us that "ego trips are always paid on someone else's expense account".
10. "The Lincoln Hypothesis" by Timothy Ballard.
While this is a slight deviation from the previous books in this thread, this one breathed some life and insight into a lot of topics--covenants and temple worship in particular. America will look...different after reading this.
While this is a slight deviation from the previous books in this thread, this one breathed some life and insight into a lot of topics--covenants and temple worship in particular. America will look...different after reading this.
11. "The Great Apostasy" by James E. Talmage
Felt like I needed to get to a Talmage work at some point, and I've always liked this one in particular. Talmage mentions a few times how corruption is an effect of human agency, and overall, its a great way to read more of his work
Felt like I needed to get to a Talmage work at some point, and I've always liked this one in particular. Talmage mentions a few times how corruption is an effect of human agency, and overall, its a great way to read more of his work
12. "The Gospel At 30,000 Feet" by Dieter F. Uctdorf
Rarely do I smile when I read a book, but I did reading this one. Its very easy to enjoy President/Elder Uctdorf's anecdotes about aviation and his own career as a pilot, you will really like this one.
Rarely do I smile when I read a book, but I did reading this one. Its very easy to enjoy President/Elder Uctdorf's anecdotes about aviation and his own career as a pilot, you will really like this one.
