Today I have finished my study of Psalms. I have read a Psalm a day for about 150 days, as there are 150 Psalms. I noted on the heading to the book in my written book: “Trying to read the Book of Psalms straight is like having a meal of just desserts. They are too … Continue reading Topic Study: The Book of Psalms
Month: November 2018
Letter to my Book of Mormon Teacher
[Leaun Otten was my teacher during two semesters in 1982-1983 at BYU in studying the Book of Mormon. I felt to write him a letter recently, and felt, because of his great influence upon me, to make the letter public. I guess perhaps I do this in commemoration of Thanksgiving in two days.] Leaun Otten … Continue reading Letter to my Book of Mormon Teacher
Imagination is Fast, Knowledge Slow
In speaking about developing knowledge of geography, the noted historian Daniel Boorstin in his book "The Discovers" (page 134) said: "Imagination drew in bold strokes, instantly serving hopes and fears, while knowledge advanced by slow increments and contradictory witnesses." With this, I have made my first post directly on the Kip on Character blog, not … Continue reading Imagination is Fast, Knowledge Slow