Figuring Out the Thesis #6

Preach My Gospel states more or less that "nothing happens in missionary work until you have someone to teach." In a similar fashion, nothing happens in a paper until a thesis statement is developed and backed by substantial research. I'm having a hard time applying that concept to my paper. We just reviewed a couple of thesis statements. Some were good some were not so good. As I read some of those statement I was reminded of the incompleteness of my own thesis. I'm at my wits end coming up with a coherent argument.

I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I have a thesis statement, it's just the research that has been putting a thorn in my side. I feel like my topic is very arguable. I think being influenced by ancestors is an arguable topic. Some people are to ignorant to even acknowledge the fact that relatives are a contributing factor in their lives. The tragedy is that not enough researches are willing to research that topic. That is what it seems like anyway. I have been looking high and low and it seems like I can't find anything.

Hold up... Professor Steadman gave me a sweet idea.... Stay tuned.

Research Topic #5

I have heard my whole life about the legacy of my ancestors. Heber C Kimball, J. Golden Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball and many other Kimballs who contributed greatly to the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have remained ignorant to their sacrifices and hardships.What I have noticed, though, despite that ignorance are the blessings that my family has received.

I have felt a strong connection to Heber C Kimball ever since I read a talk he gave to his immediate family. I was a missionary at the time and I was having one of those missionary dead end moments. Things were not working out. I thought I was the only one in the world that had ever felt that way. After reading Heber's story I realized that I was wrong. I was selfish. I am touched by his trials and his journey.

A Historical Conference #4

There is always a bit of extra excitement that proceeds the announcement of new Apostles at General Conference. Such was the case at the most recent General Conference held last weekend. Three new apostles had the spotlight shining on them as left their previous assignments as members of the quorum of the seventy. A dramatic move such as that almost removes the focus of General Conference to a hierarchy based system in my opinion. I thought that maybe we as members of the church focused more on the election of three church officers and not enough on the content that God had prepared.

Sometimes people get to carried away with people. Don't we see that to often? We even have a popular national magazine titled "People." Give me a break! I think as latter day saint we can do better. We should pay more attention the the content. Of course, new apostles are a big deal. But just as a lone bloggers opinion I think we should focus our attention on things like "ponderizing" than anything else. General Conference is to promote spiritual well-being, not glamorize apostleship.

We as latter day saints have the sacred duty to view Conference as a possible turning point in our lives. A time to receive inspiration and peace. I time to remember Christ and the organization of the church he founded. It can truly be a time of change. Let us focus our attention on this and not waiver.