In this month’s Ensign magazine (the official publication of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), Russell M. Ballard (who is one of our 12 Apostles) wrote an article entitled “Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet.” If you are interested, you can read the full text of his message by clicking here. He points out that while the internet, if misused, can expose you to unthinkable pornography and sleaze, it can also be a tool to help spread the message of the gospel to the world. It can explain gospel principles, demystify the teaching and practices of the Church, and illuminate the blessings that come through living the truths of the gospel. I’m not foolish enough to think that my little blog is reaching a significant number of people. But, if my ideas and thoughts could be combined with those of hundreds of thousands of others who communicate through the “new media”, our combined effort could be a significant contribution.
Among the expressions of my random thoughts and ideas there have been precious few which have spoken of things of real importance to me. At Elder Ballard’s suggestion, I intend to do better. And so I have decided to periodically post the “Ruminations of a Mormon.” You can look for the first of such posts tomorrow.
2 comments:
Not only is there pornography and sleaze but I have run across a significant number of trash-talking, disgruntled Mormons who seem to love spewing their hate online. Your blog is very good and I can forsee a big audience once the word gets around. It's promising that someone who has a blog with a lot of variety and a broad appeal is sharing positive thoughts about the Mormon church.
I so admire your faithfulness and example, and think your plan to share more of your testimony on your blog is wonderful.
But please continue to post those stories that inspire me...like getting carried away on the Metra, or the humanitarian work your family does, or insightful ideas about your children now that they are grown...I really benefit from your experience. Often, it uplifts me and makes me want to do better. Other times, it gives me the good laugh I needed that day, and the sense that I am not the only one who sometimes has ridiculous experiences.
Remember, you are who I want to be when (if) I grow up!
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