Wow I can't believe it's been almost a year since I posted last! Time has gone by so fast...
Wasn't this last General Conference so great? I loved it! Well, what I saw of it. I plan to get my own personal copy of the Ensign so that I can read all of the talks and mark them up like my scriptures. Because really, aren't these talks equal to scripture? Isn't modern day revelation just as important as The Book of Mormon?
I know that the answer to both questions is yes. I will testify of that in the holy name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
SET: Proverbs 27:17
Wow it has been ages since I have posted. Got a Facebook. It's addicting. Plus homework, dance, cello, mutual activities. Busy, busy, busy...
Anyway, I was lookin through last year's yearbook the other day. And I read a thing that a girl in my ward wrote. She's really amazing and way nice by the way. I love her to death. So she wrote about sitting by me on the bus, then she told me I was a "people sharpener" and said "see Proverbs 27:17." So that's what I did. I flipped open to that scripture, since my scriptures where sitting right there by me. And it saith:
"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."
That just really hit me and I've been thinking about it for a few days. In fact, I even put it in my status on Facebook yesterday.
What I got out of it was that I can help make other people better. It's really funny that this girl told me I was a people sharpener. Compared to her, I feel like I barely sharpen at all. I'm like one of the ones they have at school. You have to crank it and work at it for awhile before you get the sharp tip. She's like an amazing electric one. You just stick the pencil in and it's done way fast.
So people sharpening is something I could use work on. But I really do know that I can help people be their better selves. And I know that anyone can if they want to. But I also know that it can go the other way if you're not careful with the example you set.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Anyway, I was lookin through last year's yearbook the other day. And I read a thing that a girl in my ward wrote. She's really amazing and way nice by the way. I love her to death. So she wrote about sitting by me on the bus, then she told me I was a "people sharpener" and said "see Proverbs 27:17." So that's what I did. I flipped open to that scripture, since my scriptures where sitting right there by me. And it saith:
"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."
That just really hit me and I've been thinking about it for a few days. In fact, I even put it in my status on Facebook yesterday.
What I got out of it was that I can help make other people better. It's really funny that this girl told me I was a people sharpener. Compared to her, I feel like I barely sharpen at all. I'm like one of the ones they have at school. You have to crank it and work at it for awhile before you get the sharp tip. She's like an amazing electric one. You just stick the pencil in and it's done way fast.
So people sharpening is something I could use work on. But I really do know that I can help people be their better selves. And I know that anyone can if they want to. But I also know that it can go the other way if you're not careful with the example you set.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Matthew 25:40
This is a poem we read in english the other day...
Abou Ben Adhem
by James Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw, within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
An Angel writing in a book of gold:
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the Presence in the room he said,
“What writest thou?” The Vision raised its head,
And with a look made all of sweet accord
Answered, “The names of those who love the Lord.”
“And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,”
Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low,
But cheerily still; and said, “I pray thee, then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow men.”
The Angel wrote, and vanished. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God had blessed,
And, lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest!
That poem is a good example of one of our srcipture masteries. Mat. 25:40: "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I saw unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Abou Ben Adhem loved his fellow men, so he loved God.
I know that if we serve and love others, it is like we were doing it to God. So be kind to your fellow men. They are also God's children. I say this in the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Abou Ben Adhem
by James Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw, within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
An Angel writing in a book of gold:
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the Presence in the room he said,
“What writest thou?” The Vision raised its head,
And with a look made all of sweet accord
Answered, “The names of those who love the Lord.”
“And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,”
Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low,
But cheerily still; and said, “I pray thee, then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow men.”
The Angel wrote, and vanished. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God had blessed,
And, lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest!
That poem is a good example of one of our srcipture masteries. Mat. 25:40: "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I saw unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Abou Ben Adhem loved his fellow men, so he loved God.
I know that if we serve and love others, it is like we were doing it to God. So be kind to your fellow men. They are also God's children. I say this in the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Second Coming
First, I am going to advise you to read either Matthew 24 or Joseph Smith-Matthew (found in the Pearl of Great Price).
Second, I am going to say that I am so excited for His coming and that I really hope It happens during my time on earth. I used to fear it. But now that I know Him and have strengthened my relationship with the Father, and am a better person, I can't wait.
Third, I would advise you to look for talks given by the general authorities regarding this topic.
The past few days in seminary, we have been discusing the second coming of Christ. I have learned so much that I'm surprised my mind hasn't exploded. What's more amazing is it didn't confuse me. Bro. Moon may have confused others, but I'm so glad that I wasn't.
I really wish I could post everything I have learned. But it would take up a lot of time and space. So I'm going to encourage you to seek for yourself. Learn of Him.
I know that the Father and the Son love you. I know they love me. I know that they love even those who sin. How could they not? We're all sinners (I'm sorry, if you haven't already, it's time to face the fact). Yet they still love us. I know this is true. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Second, I am going to say that I am so excited for His coming and that I really hope It happens during my time on earth. I used to fear it. But now that I know Him and have strengthened my relationship with the Father, and am a better person, I can't wait.
Third, I would advise you to look for talks given by the general authorities regarding this topic.
The past few days in seminary, we have been discusing the second coming of Christ. I have learned so much that I'm surprised my mind hasn't exploded. What's more amazing is it didn't confuse me. Bro. Moon may have confused others, but I'm so glad that I wasn't.
I really wish I could post everything I have learned. But it would take up a lot of time and space. So I'm going to encourage you to seek for yourself. Learn of Him.
I know that the Father and the Son love you. I know they love me. I know that they love even those who sin. How could they not? We're all sinners (I'm sorry, if you haven't already, it's time to face the fact). Yet they still love us. I know this is true. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A Tribute
Sadly, one of our beloved apostles died last night.Joseph B. Wirthlin lived a great life and lived to be 91 years of age. I'm sure will be greatly missed by many.
In the October conference this year, he gave a talk tittled "Come What May, and Love it." His talk carried an important message and is one of my favorites. (Another one of my favorites being "The Ministry of Angels" given by Jeffery R. Holland.)
In memory of Elder Wirthlin, I propose we go back and read his most recent address.
I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet. I know that Elder Wirthlin was a prophet, seer, and revalator. I have a strong testimony that Joseph Smith was a true prophet, and did restore the true church. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Energy Drinks
I feel bad for not posting. I regrettably have been way too busy with homework and such to even think about getting on the computer for anything other than homework.
So now I'm making myself post even though I'm not done with homework.
And the quote that went with a lesson I learned in seminary...I can't find it. I'm sorry. But it basically said that the most important commandment is the one that is the hardest for you to keep.
An increasing problem has been energy drinks.
The Word of Wisdom has nothing against them specifically.
But they contain caffeine. A lot of caffeine. An average can of cola has about 22-55 milligrams of caffeine. An energy drink can have from 80-500 milligrams of caffeine, in a single can.
So what about it?
Caffeine is, basically, a drug. It's kind of like alcohol (though obviously a lot milder).
Your body can become addicted to it. So by drinking these "energy" drinks often, one can become addicted. And it is very hard to break the addiction.
But energy drinks aren't just being used as an energy drink. Teens are having contests, seeing who can drink the most and/or the fastest.
Chugging an energy drink can be very dangerous. There's a certain speed that your body can take it. Pushing it definitely isn't the best thing to be doing...
So anyway...beware.
Just because something isn't specifically specified in the word of wisdom, doesn't make it okay. The word of wisdom doesn't give an list of all the drugs and stuff that's out there. Just use your head. If it's dangerous to your health, don't do it.
I know that by following the word of wisdom, and keeping our bodies healthy, we can lead a happier, more successful life. And I know that if we have a healthy body, we can have a healthy spirit.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
So now I'm making myself post even though I'm not done with homework.
And the quote that went with a lesson I learned in seminary...I can't find it. I'm sorry. But it basically said that the most important commandment is the one that is the hardest for you to keep.
An increasing problem has been energy drinks.
The Word of Wisdom has nothing against them specifically.
But they contain caffeine. A lot of caffeine. An average can of cola has about 22-55 milligrams of caffeine. An energy drink can have from 80-500 milligrams of caffeine, in a single can.
So what about it?
Caffeine is, basically, a drug. It's kind of like alcohol (though obviously a lot milder).
Your body can become addicted to it. So by drinking these "energy" drinks often, one can become addicted. And it is very hard to break the addiction.
But energy drinks aren't just being used as an energy drink. Teens are having contests, seeing who can drink the most and/or the fastest.
Chugging an energy drink can be very dangerous. There's a certain speed that your body can take it. Pushing it definitely isn't the best thing to be doing...
So anyway...beware.
Just because something isn't specifically specified in the word of wisdom, doesn't make it okay. The word of wisdom doesn't give an list of all the drugs and stuff that's out there. Just use your head. If it's dangerous to your health, don't do it.
I know that by following the word of wisdom, and keeping our bodies healthy, we can lead a happier, more successful life. And I know that if we have a healthy body, we can have a healthy spirit.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Quick Apology/Short Thought
Hello my few readers...
I would like to quickly apologize for not posting for so long.
There is a lesson/principle I would like to post, but it has been difficult to try to do without the quote that Bro. Moon handed out in seminary.
So no, I am not falling away from the church and abandoning this blog.
I just can't remember what the quote was and who said it.
So I am going to check when I go to seminary tomorrow.
And then I promise I will post. Which means that now that I said that, I have to. Or I will feel like I have let you down.
But here is a short thought so that you don't have to be completely deprived of spirituality until tomorrow.
"The most effective medicine for the sickness of self-pity is to lose ourselves in the service of others." - Gordon B. Hinckley
I've been thinking about that a lot lately and been trying to be so much nicer to people and make people's days better.
Like maybe leaving a little note for someone. Or giving a sad friend a hug. Or dropping a piece of gum or a coin for someone to find. Picking something up that someone dropped. Giving a random person a compliment.
Just small things you know? You never know when that will be an answer to a prayer.
Just be there for your friends and family, they need you.
And I have noticed that when I am kinder to others, I feel better.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I would like to quickly apologize for not posting for so long.
There is a lesson/principle I would like to post, but it has been difficult to try to do without the quote that Bro. Moon handed out in seminary.
So no, I am not falling away from the church and abandoning this blog.
I just can't remember what the quote was and who said it.
So I am going to check when I go to seminary tomorrow.
And then I promise I will post. Which means that now that I said that, I have to. Or I will feel like I have let you down.
But here is a short thought so that you don't have to be completely deprived of spirituality until tomorrow.
"The most effective medicine for the sickness of self-pity is to lose ourselves in the service of others." - Gordon B. Hinckley
I've been thinking about that a lot lately and been trying to be so much nicer to people and make people's days better.
Like maybe leaving a little note for someone. Or giving a sad friend a hug. Or dropping a piece of gum or a coin for someone to find. Picking something up that someone dropped. Giving a random person a compliment.
Just small things you know? You never know when that will be an answer to a prayer.
Just be there for your friends and family, they need you.
And I have noticed that when I am kinder to others, I feel better.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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