The way it's been done, and then how we do it...

Missionaries on Bikes =) haha

You are probably familiar with Mormon missionaries at least to some degree.  You know, those 2 young men, clean cut, walking around or riding bicycles, then with the tags that set them apart.  In other countries are often mistaken for some kind of government employees.  They knock on doors and offer to share a message about Jesus Christ that could change your life.  Now don't get me wrong, I am here teaching about the restored gospel and about Jesus Christ, yet I don't walk around (too much), don't ride bikes, and don't knock on people's doors.  So then, if I don't fit under the epitome of Mormon missionaries, what do I do?...

I never would have thought....

Uncle Tommy & my Dad

As you know, I am here as a missionary, to get to teach others about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.  Growing up there were times that I saw people that were "labeled" as those that wouldn't ever be religious or had no interest in learning or nor following the gospel.  My dad is a convert to the church, and none of his family joined with him, and so as I grew up, I always thought that none of them would ever receive the gospel.  But how wrong that was.  This gospel is not just meant for some, its not just a good story; it is the...

Things that have helped me...

There have been a couple things that have helped me, through even the roughest of trials, and helped me to see from a different perspective. One, has been through writing in a journal everyday, and as I do to ask myself the question, "How have I seen the hand of the Lord in my life today?". President Eyring (of the 1st presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), said that he does this everyday, no matter how late it may be, and no matter how early you may have to get up the next day. Asking myself and pondering that deep question has shown forth many blessings in my life, no matter how small, that I often don't see at the time. And the second thing that has helped, is to learn how to take a step back, and look at my life. To look back to the past, of where I am now, and where it is that I am going towards. When we are in trials, that is often the hardest time to take this step back and see what we are to gain from it, and also to see the blessings we have, but take that step and view what God has given you. Following God and repentance isn't about changing your past, it is about changing from here on out. An amazing quote that I really like (actually from Kung Fu Panda) says, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why it is called the present..." Know that God loves you, and know that His love transcends comprehension.

First post ever!

Me and Elder Spencer

So, decided to make a blog. I thought that it would be something that would be pretty cool, and for other people to be able to check out, especially as I am here on a mission, for those that I get to talk to and teach. I love being here as a missionary, it is truly a great blessing to be able to share the message of Christ's restored church on the earth. To help others to know of God's love and plan for us. I have about 11 1/2 months left on my mission now. I wouldn't be here as a missionary unless I knew if was true with all of my being. And as Elder Holland has said, I would not devote my life to a fairy tale.