Fires of Faith Documentary

Seth heard about the Fires of Faith documentary about the people involved with and the events leading up to the approval of an English translation of the Holy Bible.  The film, shown in three parts, was created by Brigham Young University as part of the 400th anniversary of the translation of the King James Version.  Seth pulled up the show online a week or two ago--we missed all its previous airings--so that we could watch it together.  The first two of its three episodes were beautifully done.  We were going to just watch one so we didn't stay up too late but found ourselves continuing on to watch the second anyway.  (We'll have to watch the final one tomorrow or Sunday night!)  The experts seemed well chosen, the reenactments were superb, and the story was both inspiring and heart-wrenching.

LDS Humanitarian Services in Haiti

I love what the First Presidency wrote:

Our hearts are filled with sadness as we have watched the suffering in Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake. We turn to the example of Jesus Christ who reached out to “lift up the hands which hang down” and “strengthen the feeble knees.” We are keenly aware that many in America are dealing with economic challenges caused by the recession. However, we are appealing to members to donate to Church Humanitarian Services as their means allow in order to help our Haitian brothers and sisters. Many have already contributed and others are anxious to do so.

Money is not the only need in Haiti. People are frightened, bewildered, and wholly uncertain about their future. In addition to what people can do in helping with food, water and shelter, there needs to be a calming influence over that troubled nation. We invite our people everywhere to supplicate God for a spirit of calm and peace among the people as urgent aid and reconstruction efforts continue.

(emphasis added)