Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sharing Faith in Christ on the Web
There's little stopping most of us from sharing our testimony online like this. I know that Jesus Christ continues to live today and the major work of preparing for his return is to tell the entire world that he lives and appears to modern prophets. As Lindsay says in this video, we have the privilege of being able to share our faith. Let's put it to good use.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Which Is The Way We Ought To Go?
I have found many times that the most successful ventures we have in life are those we take the time to plan and prepare for. We can plan for homework; we can plan for our days. Planning is a principle for us to find success in our lives. It is when we neglect to plan that the hopes and aspirations we have are not able to come to fruition. Planning is nearly impossible if we do not have a goal or objective we are planning for. I feel many times planning helps us to realize the goals we have and helps us focus on achieving them.
I am reminded of Alice from Alice and Wonderland by Lewis Carroll:
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where---" said Alice.
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat.
"---So long as I get somewhere," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."
As the Cheshire cat says, when we don’t care where we are going “it doesn’t matter which way we go.” Does each of us know where we are going in our lives? Do we know what our purpose is and are we planning on going there?
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Finding Some Light Because of Cancer
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, they whole body shall be full of light” – (Matthew 6: 23). Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to have a real glow about them? Some people, all we have to do is make eye contact with them and suddenly our day is just a little better. These people seem to expel sunshine from their face, something truly angelic. I notice for myself, as I meet these people in my own life, I am drawn to them, and I have a desire to be close to them. I do not believe this is happenstance, but rather a part of something which they have truly a part of them. The source of this inspiring light is Jesus Christ. He is the light we need to let shine for all men. I know as we focus on serving and following Him, the periods and pieces of darkness in our lives can made clean and whole through the sacrifice and atonement of Jesus Christ.
Striving to make the light of Christ a part of us takes a daily effort on our part. It is a continual effort of putting off the natural man, and turning, and then yielding our hearts to Jesus Christ. Just as cancer can erode us physically, sin also can damage us spiritually. Just as recovering from cancer is more involved than a simple pill, repentance also is much more than a simple confession in our lives.
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Purpose of Life - Made Simple (A Must See!)
I've served as an Mormon missionary online for nearly a year. In that time, I've learned that having something to show makes a big difference when you've got a message to show. I love the videos produced on the Mormons Made Simple site. They are often the perfect thing to share with someone who has questions about our church, or isn't sure what to expect when they visit.
Recently, they launched a video that everyone should certainly find interest in, "The Purpose of Life."
Our unique understanding of the purpose of life is something that sets Mormons apart. The answer to life, the universe, and everything is a great deal more fascinating than "42."
So sit down with a snack, be prepared to take a note or two, and enjoy the show!
This is a great clip to share with a friend. If you have questions about this plan, and I hope you will, feel free to chat with a Mormon missionary. Ask away. :-D
Recently, they launched a video that everyone should certainly find interest in, "The Purpose of Life."
Our unique understanding of the purpose of life is something that sets Mormons apart. The answer to life, the universe, and everything is a great deal more fascinating than "42."
So sit down with a snack, be prepared to take a note or two, and enjoy the show!
This is a great clip to share with a friend. If you have questions about this plan, and I hope you will, feel free to chat with a Mormon missionary. Ask away. :-D
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life,
Plan of Salvation,
purpose
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