Hey wanna get some food?

So this video displays some simple truths.  It only takes some simple questions and love to make someone understand the basics of the Gospel.  Years before I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I was in the position of the friend who gets asked.  A good friend of mine Ron James asked me a question that I will never forget. Let me paint a picture for you real quick we worked out in a place called Orderville, Utah haha we just did ranch work lots of hay throwin and random odd jobs.  We stayed with his Grandparents in a room up stairs at their house and they had some sweet old school bunk beds ya it's pretty cool I know you can see it...... So we are getting ready to fall asleep and Ron asks me...what do you think happens after we die?  I told him how I felt about the afterlife and that situation and he taught me the Plan of Salvation in a sense just some basics and other tid bits.  Feelings that I received from hearing his testimony and knowledge of this plan changed me as a person.  The spirit of God was introduced into my life at that moment from a 15 year old friend who just asked a question.  Invitations are always so simple to give for anything but the Gospel...but, when you take a step back I think it could be the easiest Invite ever.  "Hey what are you doing Sunday?"

Seek the Higher Ground

Samoan people are so cool.... everyone should talk to any Samoan that they meet...especially if they are missionaries.  There is always somewhere to go "The Higher Ground" is always there. Living a better life is always an option, I know this because I have seen the effects of seeking "The Higher Ground" in my own life. Had I not ever searched for it i'd never of become the man that I am and I would not have the experience that I do.

My New Life

Do you ever feel that God taps your heart to let you know that you're still alive?  I know that he does in my life....trials are the blessings of life we've been given our life struggles to know that we're still alive!
She's so awesome the words she's spoken have refreshed my mind on the importance of trial and struggle and the no good days.  I hope that I can always remember that God just wants me to know that I am alive and that I can overcome.  I hope that if you're reading this you can feel that God does love and care for you because I know without a doubt in my heart, that he does because of our trials we can find out how much he truly does.

"Stand Tall"

So this video...shows a pretty solid member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Through the principles of the Gospel we learn how to "Stand Tall" we can face any adversity and turn it into something great.  The Lord gives us all personal struggles or trials but what we do in the face of those trials is what shapes us into the people that we can be.  Not only is she known for her height but, she's known for showing her friends a better way.  We can always find a better way.  I'm impressed by her because of her willingness to share the Gospel with anyone who needs it.  Today's youth is pressured to shape shift or mold into things that society has created.  Often times these things are not whats best for our future leaders, opinions are changed as well as lives because of mainstream ideas.  Having the Gospel allows us to take time to step back and focus on who we want to become or who Christ would have us be.  It is never a bad idea to be a better person. Everyday people are placed in our paths on a daily basis that need our help not only int he Gospel but in life.  One day I wish to be the example or the voice of change.  I hope that i'll be able to help someone find who they really are.  I hope the same for you as well.

Good News we bring.

This is such an amazing song!  It's crazy to think that just a few words can sum up all of the feelings that I have for my mission and for my life.  People all over the world are coming together to praise our King and Savior.  No matter what walk of life no matter what circumstance lives can be changed.  This Gospel is everywhere and I am so grateful for that.  I'm grateful for missionaries and the efforts they put into the lives of so many.  Never in my lifetime will I forget Elders Lund and Hill.  Through their efforts they gladly brought my soul to Christ. Love the Lord keep his Gospel simple and spread the "Good News" as often as one can.  Truly I wish I had more to say on this subject but it's so difficult to type i'm so overcome with joy.  This Gospel and this work is so great.

Your Spiritual Journey: You Know Enough

You don't know everything but you know enough.

This video and talk...blows my mind!!! It is so amazing to me how much truth is in that little statement.  I know that I don' t know everything but, I do know enough I'm blessed with the knowledge that I do have....and that is that this gospel has been restored through a living prophet and that the teachings of this church are the teaching I needed in my life...the teachings that this world needs. Investigating the LDS church was strange to me at first because I wasn't sure what the purpose for all of this "knew knowledge" was I often felt frustrated because I just didn't understand.  Missionaries are all different they all speak in some strange way....but the Book of Mormon and the teachings within spoke loud and clear and, I knew it was true. Elder J.Lund and J Hill did help me out a ton tough :) great guides to more understanding but ya....  I invite everyone who reads this to take their faith take what they believe and amplify it.  I know that through reading the Book of Mormon you're love for the Savior will grow your understanding of our Father in Heaven will change.

Charity: An Example of the Believers

 

An Example of the Believers.......wow how could I ever show that i'm a true believer of our lord and savior?  After watching this video I feel so humble I can't even explain how I want to be an example but, who knows if I am or not.  Some of the things I've realized on my mission come to mind when I really focus in on it.  Service without any intention of recieving payment is one of the most amazing acts of a "Believer".  Sharing our faith and the truths that it teaches the peace that it can bring.....and all the other blessings from a firm understanding of who we are and what we can accomplish is such an amazing gift I don't know why anyone would not want to share it with the whole world.  I hope that I can continue to be an example of the believers after my mission during my mission and forever because I know that someone will need a gift some sort of Charity and, I know how to give them what they need more than anything else.