First week of scripture challenge

It was just one week ago tonight that we began the Hildebrandt scripture challenge at home evening. So far is succeeding beyond my expectations. I don't know about all of you, but I've felt closer to the spirit in just one week because of daily study and really trying to get insights into how the scriptures relate to us in our daily lives. It's just like Annabelle said in her quote from President Benson - the Book of Mormon is a gift that we can learn from every day. I've learned so much from each of your insights and experiences too. From your comments I've gained a greater perspective of how the Lord's way is often not man's way and how we need to keep an eternal perspective. I've learned that family members really have experienced that "being led by the spirit" not knowing beforehand the things they should do, actually works and brings blessings. I've been impressed with extent the of the Lord's mercy as it was pointed out that He forgave Laman and Lemuel again and again and again, and he'll do it for us too because of the atonement. And I've been comforted by the insight that keeping the commandments brings peace to our lives. I appreciate all of you and your posts on this blog. Please keep it up. Thanks too to Julia for creating the blog and making it look so great with the pictures and music. Dad.