Earlier this week, my 17-year-old daughter shared what it was she had been thinking about that morning as she lay in bed staring at the ceiling.
“I got to thinking, Mom,” she said excitedly, “that there were three important periods in history that completely revolutionalized the way we live, and all three begin with the letter ‘R’: Reformation, Revolution, and Restoration.”
Below are valuable resources for learning more about these three pivotal periods in history. The events that took place during the reformation, revolutions, and restoration have the power to change our lives, if we allow them to:
Reformation
October 31, 1517, is a significant date that completely altered the course of history. To learn more about the world-changing events that took place during that period of history, and what it has to do with you and your family, check out the highly-recommended resources below:
Halloween vs. Reformation Day: Looking for something exciting to celebrate this year? “…this post is not to list all the reasons for not celebrating Halloween. This post is about something much more important. Actually, world-changing.” BONUS: The post is packed full of resources for adults and children of all ages. So what are you waiting for? Let the celebration begin!
The Spirit of Halloween: “So often in our culture it is easy to follow the crowd without even realizing what we’re doing, or why we’re doing it. The more I thought about the ‘what’ and the ‘why’, the more I realized that I no longer wanted to follow the crowd.”
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Luther (Movie): He was bold enough to challenge their authority. In turn, his actions changed the world.
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World (book): A mesmerizing true story that will leave you feeling inspired and filled with hope.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Martin Luther (Song): This classic hymn, combined with classical music, makes for a breathtaking performance.
Learning About The Reformation: “Martin Luther was not the first, nor the last of what we call the Reformers, but it was his act that became the tipping point.”
Revolution
The American Revolution, a pivotal part of history, would not have been possible without the brave actions of Joan of Arc. Learn more about the heroic efforts of Joan of Arc and the great undertakings and miracles that took place during the American Revolution:
Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc (book)
Joan of Arc (Documentary)
1776 by David McCullough (book)
Restoration
The restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth in 1830 changed the world. Learn more:
The Rising Generation: “What an inspiration these two young lives are to the youth of our day! I believe God will continue to use the young and rising generation to bring about his eternal purposes in the days, months, and years ahead.”
The Transformation That Comes From Scriptures: “…let’s apply [the scriptures’] powerful teachings to our lives and use it to govern EVERYTHING!”
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration (movie)
The Reformation, Revolution, and Restoration have the power to change our lives. My daughter knows this, which is why she is so excited to share these three words, and all they represent, with the world.
In what ways have the Reformation, Revolution, and Restoration changed your life?
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