517. The Miracle of the Church -- (How do you get them to do all that?) -- asked by a protestant minister.
This is a great article from Meridian Magazine, which helps us realize how unusual our Church is, and the reasons why we are willing to live the Gospel, serve in callings, and help each other. It renews my faith to read this, and makes me realize all over again just why I love this Gospel! LINE UPON LINE How Do You Get Them to Do All That?: The Miracle of the Church By Steve Dunn Hanson · October 11, 2015, in Meridian Magazine Occasionally, with my tongue firmly lodged in my cheek, I’ll say: “This Church’s such a class outfit, I’d belong to it even if it weren’t true.” Then quickly add, “Of course, it’s a class outfit because it is true.” Years ago while serving in the stake presidency of the Orange California stake, I received a phone call from a prominent protestant minister asking if I would be willing to share with him what our Church does to help its members prepare for emergencies. We met, and for all of five minutes we discusse...