Make Time Count: December 2014

My Testimony

As I reflect back on my own individualized testimony of the Book of Mormon and how much it has grown, even over just the past few months, and now seeing where my testimony of the Book of Mormon is now... is absolutely amazing! I truly feel a deeper love and power that is contained within this wonderful book! I know without a doubt that this book contains the word of God and was brought forth by the prophet Joseph Smith. He sacrificed everything for the Lord, so that He could be such a tremendous hand in bringing about the Lord's purposes. I am so grateful for his sacrifice and for the devotion and love he had in the work of which he was apart. I know that I am deeply blessed to have such a loving Heavenly Father who would bring forth such a life-changing book for all of us here in the latter-days, to ponder and to read each and every day. I know it helps start off my day right. I know it is true. Every word. The Book of Mormon is a guide to help us reach our ultimate goal, to have eternal life and to live with our Heavenly Father once again. Right now, as your choose to walk this path, you may be forgiven completely of your sins through baptism done by the proper priesthood authority of God. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is what makes this ALL possible for us. He does not ask us to do it alone. He is always with us along the path through mortality, and sends us the greatest gift we could ever have in this life. The gift of the Holy Ghost, which remains as our constant companion through life to receive direction and power through God's hand. Today, in this moment, read the Book of Mormon to find out for yourself the truth of which it holds.
Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Forever Changed ;)

This past year, 2014, has definitely been one of the greatest and most memorable years of my life! I've had the incredible opportunity to be a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this entire year and I've loved every single second of it!! I'm so grateful for all the amazing people I've met, will continue to meet and for how much my testimony of this gospel has grown! This one year has changed my life more than I can ever put into words, and I can never thank everyone enough who's been a part of it! I cried making this video, because my heart is so full with love for the people in it. Thank you, and if you're not in the video, thank you also, because sometimes the things that mean the most aren't captured by my camera(: Love you all! Here is to the New Year! Let's make it count! ;D

Make Time Count, Count the Miracles! :)

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Spirit of Christmas ;)

“When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its true meaning." While the Christmas season is typically a time for looking back and celebrating the birth of our Lord, it seems to me that it should also be a time of looking to the future. Let us look forward. Let us prepare for that blessed day when He will come again. Let us be as wise as those ancients who watched for His coming. As His disciples, let us have in our hearts and minds the words of John: “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

Sometimes it is difficult to find those peaceful moments that are so important during Christmas time. It’s in those moments that we remember our Savior Jesus Christ, and we grow closer to Him. I am so grateful to be a witness of Him this holiday season and to spread what brings me the most happiness. We each have the wonderful opportunity to be His angels in spreading glad tidings of great joy to all of His children. How can we celebrate the true reason for this holiday season?
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wonderful time of the year!

This Christmas, let us have our hearts drawn towards the Savior for He is our true source of comfort, peace and joy!

Preparing for Christmas

When we prepare for Christmas by pondering its real meaning, we prepare to experience the Christ and His message.
President Dieter F Uchtdorf shared three ways that we can prepare:
1.Rejoice in the Savior’s birth.
2.Ponder the Savior’s influence in our lives today.
3.Look steadfastly for the Savior’s coming.
By doing these things and looking for the good in the season, “we can see this time of year with new eyes—perhaps even with the eyes of a child.” Then, he said, perhaps our hearts, like the Grinch’s heart, will change as we look beyond the worldly aspect of Christmas and come to understand and refocus on the true meaning of Christmas.

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About Me

I am a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am currently serving a full-time mission (18 months) in Raleigh, North Carolina and there is no greater joy than sharing what you hold most dear in your life with others! I know for an absolute fact that God lives. He sent His Only Begotten Son to pay the debt that we could not pay on our own. I know that Jesus Christ is my example, my Redeemer, my Savior, and my very best friend. Through His sacrifice, He gave me the chance to again live with my Heavenly Father again. I love my family more than anything! I truly enjoy going to church because my ward is like an extension of my family. We are all brothers and sisters, who help each other fulfill our purpose along the path back to heaven.#BecauseofHim I have hope. I know that I am imperfect. But I also know and am so grateful to know that even when I make mistakes, I can be completely forgiven of them because of Jesus Christ's infinite love for me and each of you. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace, direction and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. I love the peace, love, and joy the gospel of Jesus Christ brings when I enter the temple, the Lord's house. I love this gospel so much and it makes me happy! :)