D&C 58:27-28 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness; For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.

The concept of microcredit was introduced to me many years ago when I was in college. For some reason, I’d seen a flyer in the BYU Kennedy Center (not a normal hangout for me) about a guest speaker, who had come one evening to talk about microcredit. I’ve long since forgotten why I went to that lecture – well written flyer? suggested by a friend or professor? – but I went and was introduced to the concept, which was entirely new to me.

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Pres. Monson met Pres. Obama today and gave him his genealogy.  Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV and a Church member) joined them.  UPDATE:  Church Public Affairs put out a news release with more information on the meeting here.

These meetings are mostly photo ops, but it is important (and an honor) for the prophet to meet the president.  The Church has provided genealogy to all of the recent presidents.

Anybody interested in the relationships between Church leaders and the leaders of the free world should read “Presidents and Prophets.” I reviewed the book here.

Mitt and Pres. Obama tied at 45 percent each.

Folks, please take this in the spirit of fun exploration in the scriptures:  what the heck is Paul saying in this verse:

NIV version: 1 Corinthians 14: 33-35:  As in all the congregations of the saints, 34women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. 35If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

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