You Can Too!! - June 27, 2014

If Amy (age 4) can share the gospel, you can too! ‪#‎iwanttobeamissionarynow‬ ‪#‎calledtoshare‬

Sharing the gospel is so simple. Thank you, Brenda for posting this picture and sharing the gospel with all who the internet touches!

Search the Book - June 24, 2014

Although on my mission my favourite place to read my Book of Mormon has been at my desk, it is always nice to sit amongst God's creations while reading the Book of Mormon. I love to pray before I read, read, and then sit and take time to feel and understand the feelings that come from reading. One of my favourite scriptures is Alma 30:44, which says that all things denote that there is a God, and that is so evident as I sit and read my scriptures outside and think about all the beautiful things He has made! ‪#‎searchthebook‬

Happy Father's Day - June 17, 2014

My dad didn't teach me everything that I know, he gave me the tools I needed to learn everthing that I know, and those tools are priceless! Through his example, and my relationship with him, I have come to understand more fully my relations...hip with my Heavenly Father.

I love my Heavenly Father, and I love the father he sent me to help me return to live with him again.

 

 

#DiscoverTheBook - June 11, 2014

I started my journey to discovering the Book of Mormon when I was 12. My parents and my church leaders had all told me that I should read the book and pray to know if it was true. I knew that that would be a huge step in my life because if the Book of Mormon is true, that means that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Christ's restored church! And that meant to me that I must continue faithfully living its principles... For the rest of my life! So that was a big deal.

I read the entire book all the way through and when I finished, I knelt and I prayed, asking my Heavenly Father if the book was true. I sat and I waited for an answer and it never came. I was disappointed, but something made me want to try again, so I did. I read the entire book cover to cover once again, and when I finished, I knelt and I prayed, asking my Heavenly Father if the book was true. I sat and I waited for an answer and it never came. Instead of disappointed, I was a little bit frustrated, but something made me want to try again, so I did. I read the entire book cover to cover once again, and when I finished, I knelt and I prayed, asking my Heavenly Father if the book was true. I sat and I waited for an answer and it never came. I was confused and sad because so many people had done the exact same thing and had what I considered success. They had felt a burning in there heart, or heard a voice telling them it was true... but that didn't happen to me. As I sat pondering, a thought came into my mind which I took as my answer that said, "you already know."

I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that it is another testament of Jesus Christ. I gained that knowledge by reading often and praying!

#discoverthebook

Good Morning!! - May 15, 2014

I'm not one to waste words. But this morning I wanted to wish you all a good morning because it IS a good morning! This week I learned that every morning is NEW! I read something amazing in the January Liahona (a church magazine full of inspired articles from our church leaders on how we can change and better our lives).

"Our personal goals can bring out the best in us. However, one of the things that derail our efforts in making and keeping resolutions is procrastination. We sometimes delay starting, waiting for the right moment to begin—the first day of a new year, the beginning of summer, when we’re called as bishop or Relief Society president, after the kids get into school, after we retire.You don’t need an invitation before you start moving in the direction of your righteous goals. You don’t need to wait for permission to become the person you were designed to be. [...] At times in my life I have spent sleepless nights grappling with issues, worries, or personal sorrows. But no matter how dark the night, I am always encouraged by this thought: in the morning the sun will rise.With every new day, a new dawn comes—not only for the earth but also for us. And with a new day comes a new start—a chance to begin again. " - The Best Time to Plant a Tree by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (January 2014 Ensign)

So, GOOD MORNING! I hope you never say that again without meaning it! I hope you mean, "This morning, I woke up and I told my Heavenly Father in prayer that I would try again today, and although I may not do "as well" in comparison to my friends, my relatives, or my leaders, I was going to do better than I did yesterday... And you can too! It's a good morning!"

And so here I am, and if I fail today, as long as I sincerely repent and ask for forgiveness and strength to try again, I have tomorrow.

Because of Him - April 19, 2014

#BecauseofHim

I would be lying if I told you that I have always celebrated Easter the way it should be celebrated. I have never been one to get excited during holiday seasons, but this video completely changed my mind. When we celebrate Easter, we are celebrating the resurrection Jesus Christ, and what he made possible for us. It is our way of thanking our Heavenly Father for sending his Only Begotten Son. I used love to use Easter as an excuse to enjoy myself with friends and family, but this Easter, I am spending away from home, with almost no contact with them. It has made me appreciate my family even more, and appreciate what Christ did to make it possible for me to be with them forever.

My temporary separation from my family has left me grateful that, because of Him, I will never have to experience a permanent one!

"Jesus is the Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer. Because of Him, death is not the end, and life takes on new meaning. We can change, we can start over—and we can live again with God. This Easter, celebrate His life and discover all that’s possible because of Him."

Because of Him - easter.mormon.org

Just For You! - March 29, 2014

Conference has something specifically for YOU! Did you know that? I know that as these inspired men and women prepare their messages, they receive revelation as to what YOU need! If we really listen, we will learn it!

I know because I have tried it. I have prayed before General Conference, and I have asked Heavenly Father something that I wanted to know, and He answered me through the messages of the General Authorities that spoke. They said something that was specifically for ME. And you can do it too. Take advantage of the opportunity to receive personal revelation on the 5 and the 6 of April as you listen to these inspired messages!