BluePlastic Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I am a new member (almost two months now! ) and I was just thinking about something that I keep forgetting to ask my missionaries. :) I have heard that young people in the church are encouraged to keep journals by articles in the New Era, etc. Does this extend to adults as well? And if it does, about what percentage of adults in the church actually do keep journals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanFool Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I have no idea how many people do it, but I think it's important for everyone to journal for a variety of reasons. Congratulations! I'm new too... about as long as you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 My answer is about the same as Urbans. No idea how many actually do it. But important enough that a Prophet has spoken on it.LDS.org - New Era Article - President Kimball Speaks Out on Personal Journals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanFool Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Also, since I'm a convert and missed out on everything, I'm going through the Young Women program (although I'm 44) and will probably go through the Seminary and Institute(?) programs myself as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePlastic Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Also, since I'm a convert and missed out on everything, I'm going through the Young Women program (although I'm 44) and will probably go through the Seminary and Institute(?) programs myself as well.I'm 30 myself, and I wish I could go to Institute. In my area, though, the cutoff for Institute is 30, and it's also 45 minutes away from me. A lot of stuff seems to close me out, as a 30 yr old woman who isn't married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanFool Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I just buy the books from the LDS site --some things are free (And nearly everything is online in a pdf file). There's actually a little pink journal for the Young Women's. I also just got my Ham Radio License Manual, so I'm going to be busy for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnished Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 People of all ages are encouraged to keep journals. I keep a journal, and my mom has kept a journal since she was a teen. I don't know how many people keep a journal on a regular basis, but I find it helps sort out my thoughts throughout the day. My current journal is an online one, which makes sharing it with others easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTown Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm 30 myself, and I wish I could go to Institute. In my area, though, the cutoff for Institute is 30, and it's also 45 minutes away from me. A lot of stuff seems to close me out, as a 30 yr old woman who isn't married. You should be able to go to Institute, though with it being 45 minutes away I think it might be an issue.I would take the time, if I could. I go and love it and I've hit the 30 mark, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm 30 myself, and I wish I could go to Institute. In my area, though, the cutoff for Institute is 30, and it's also 45 minutes away from me. A lot of stuff seems to close me out, as a 30 yr old woman who isn't married. That's not just in your area. The age guidelines for Institute throughout the church are 18-30, married or unmarried. Some teachers in different areas don't mind if older students attend, but the actual cutoff is 30, no matter where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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