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NeuroTypical Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Mother Theresa's story always inspired me. With the recent revelation that she spent long decades yearning for a feelling of closeness to God, her story inspires me even more. For someone who was not LDS, she sure really understood the meaning of "endure to the end". LM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'm partial to the story of Jesus myself. Except it's not a story, it's reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beakers Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 The story of the Brother of Jared has inspired me the most and help to strengthen my testimony. How amazing is it to have such a strong faith that it can lift the veil if only enough to see the fingers of Heavenly Father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I love the story of Joseph. He is the patron saint of prisoners, imho. He struggles with his brothers (has pride issues, imho), gets falsely accused and convicted of being a sex-offender (attempted rape of Potiphar's wife), spends years in prison, but earns favor with the officers, and yet through the anointing of the Holy Spirit, interprets dreams and becomes 2nd in command. Powerful, 21st century stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I highly recommend each of the above. I have many people in life who have inspired me, usually for different reasons and strengths. My mind often goes to Ether and Moroni, both of whom wandered for years observing and chronicling the destruction of their peoples. Either could have said, "Oh woe is me," but spent their efforts writing the things of most worth to us today. I am inspired by Lehi and Alma as parents, counseling and guiding their oft wayward children. Pope John Paul II inspired me in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church, moving the priests away from radical political action to refocusing on the spirituality of the flock. For info on this, I recommend Malachi Martin's book on the Jesuits. I'm inspired by the living prophets, from Joseph Smith to Gordon B Hinckley to Thomas S. Monson. I'm inspired from the many fathers and mothers out there who try with all their might to raise their children in righteousness, in a world that has turned its back on Christian principles. I'm inspired by the youth who say no to drugs, sex, and other evils. Mostly, I'm inspired by my greatest hero - Jesus Christ, who selflessly gave everything for me and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriBoiler Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Joseph Smith to me was inspiring. And honestly ever since I converted to the LDS Church, the late President Gordong B. Hinckley was Inspiring. From the scriptures, Moroni was inspiring to me for his dedication to the Lord in such rough circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EighthChild Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 The story of Abigail - She saved David from his sin (being angry/not forgiving Nabal) and Nabal from being destroyed, by David and his men, with one act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentiumInside Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Just a small story has always been one of my favorites. When the scum suckers came to kill Jesus, what did his buddies do? Peter "smote a dudes ear off" now that tells me a couple things..1 he was trying to cut off his head!!! awesome. 2- the rest doesnt matter, a former apostle tried to cut off someones HEAD!! you cant get any cooler than that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'm inspired by the Jews and others who suffered at the hands of the Nazis in the Holocaust..stories of such as Anne Frank and the non-Jewish people who hid Jews and rescued their children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have several to name.....1.Jesus Christ 2.Alma 3.Nephi 4.all the Pioneers 5. Ronald Reagan 6.Margaret Thatcher 7.Rudy(not the mayor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yuk! Margaret Thatcher...the Milk Snatcher!!! Sorry Palerider...I just can't allow her on any of my lists of people I admire!! lol :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yuk! Margaret Thatcher...the Milk Snatcher!!!Sorry Palerider...I just can't allow her on any of my lists of people I admire!! lol :)thats ok Pushka....I still admire her....and read her book....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I don't suppose you ever purchased the poster or t-shirt with this written on it then, didya? 'When Margaret Thatcher is pronounced dead, we're going to have a street party in London!'...Hehehe...aren't we a cruel lot in the UK! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I don't suppose you ever purchased the poster or t-shirt with this written on it then, didya?'When Margaret Thatcher is pronounced dead, we're going to have a street party in London!'...Hehehe...aren't we a cruel lot in the UK! :)nope never got the T shirt........:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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