Be Confident in Him

Elder Christofferson was recently in Argentina. In a report of his visit is was recorded...  

There are times, Elder Christofferson said, when we feel like we can’t go on. But, he said,

“The Lord gives us the strength to take that [next] step, and then another, and another. Sometimes it’s step by step. He gives us strength now to make the next one. Be confident in Him.”

He said that the Lord shows us our weakness so that we can become strong. He helps us to see our faults and failings so that we can repent, correct, and improve.

“I understand you have much faith,” he said. “But we can have more.” He said throughout our lives we should be feasting on the word of God, especially the Book of Mormon, to build our faith in Christ. “He lives. He is at the head of the Church. He guides the Church. I have seen it. His grace is sufficient to forgive and sanctify each of us and all those we carry to Him."

Elder Christofferson with a member after a meeting.

Men's Hearts Shall Fail Them

This is really beautiful. Thank you Elder Nelson.

Yay for being Healthy!

The past few days, Justin and I have been sick! It's  been terrible, but we made it through. Today, i'm grateful for my health and for a Father in Heaven that loves us enough to not only give us spiritual laws, but physical ones as well. I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean we'll never get sick, but i'm certain that if I didn't follow the Word of Wisdom, I'd be a lot worse off!

D&C 89: 18-20 says,

18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;

19 And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;

20 And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.

I love you!!

Perfect Example

In October conference of 2011, Elder Jose L Alonso, of the Seventy, said "The prophets have declared that true happiness is found in following the example and teachings of Christ. He is our Savior, He is our teacher, and He is the perfect example." I am so grateful for that perfect example and hope to be able to be an example as well. 

I am a Mormon!

     A few months ago I was at Education Week at BYU. I was in a class about general conference. We were being reminded about the last two conferences and the recurring themes. One was that we were being overly encouraged to share the gospel through the many media outlets that we have. 

In April conference of 2011, President Uchtdorf said "With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far-reaching than ever before. My dear young friends, perhaps the Lord’s encouragement to “open [your] mouths” might today include “use your hands” to blog and text message the gospel to all the world! But please remember, all at the right time and at the right place.

     During the class, one lady raised her hand and said she had been sending out a daily text message to her kids and family and friends that had a spiritual thought. She said they loved it and would frequently forward it to all of their friends too. It got me thinking a little and I decided to try it out. So since August, I've been sending out a text with a scripture or quote. I feel like it's been a success! Most seem to like them, and notice when they don't come. One of the people I sent them to said I should make a blog out of daily texts, so here it is! 


President Uchtdorf continued.. "Brothers and sisters, with the blessings of modern technology, we can express gratitude and joy about God’s great plan for His children in a way that can be heard not only around our workplace but around the world. Sometimes a single phrase of testimony can set events in motion that affect someone’s life for eternity."


     The purpose of my texts, and now this blog is to share my testimony with the world, in hopes that it will help some one out there! I have to admit, it's boosting my own testimony as well! I've always felt my testimony grow when I share it with others, so I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it this way! 


     I hope you enjoy reading my thoughts and I hope that maybe one day, I'll write a message that was meant for you!