Yesterday I got to do something that I love to do…teach Sunday School!
Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the High Council and the time I have spent with great men and learning from them, but nothing is more enjoyable than to prepare a lesson and then run way short of time in giving it since the discussion was so great.
Yesterday was what we can learn from the Stripling Warriors, believe me it is a lot!
Nat and I spent time during the week talking about it and how we want to have Boo and our grand kids as well as the adult kids know how we feel about the Church and the covenants we have made.
Last Sunday I was able to preside while the Ward I am over ordained 4 young men to become Elders. They were each amazing and a spiritual experience. Yesterday all four of them came before the High Council to say what it meant to them and to bear their testimonies to us. They were awesome!!!!
I wish they could all leave now for their missions but all 4 have almost a year to wait. They get it. The Church means something to them. They have been taught by parents and a great Bishop and are ready to not only clear the bar but set a new standard if need be.
I am so grateful to see the traits that made up the stripling Warriors and know that I can apply them and help my family do the same.
Nothing is more important than the Salvation of my Family!
Here is the list I gave of the traits of the Stripling Warriors to the class
Traits of a Stripling Warrior
a.“They were exceedingly valiant for courage” (Alma 53:20).
b.“They were … true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted” (Alma 53:20).
c. “They were men of truth and soberness” (Alma 53:21).
d. They had “exceeding faith in that which they had been taught to believe” (Alma 57:26).
e. They “put their trust in God continually” (Alma 57:27).
f. They “[stood] fast in that liberty wherewith God [had] made them free” (Alma 58:40).
g. They were “strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day” (Alma 58:40).
h. They kept God’s “statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments continually” (Alma 58:40).
i. “Their faith [was] strong in the prophecies” (Alma 58:40).
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Vote for my kid!
Vote for the cutest kid ever!!!!
Go to this link, go into the contest album, click on this picture and like it as well as like the site as a whole
So grateful I have this bundle of energy in my life:
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Go to this link, go into the contest album, click on this picture and like it as well as like the site as a whole
So grateful I have this bundle of energy in my life:
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Deep Thoughts
So I have not posted for quite awhile and I know you all missed me!
A lot has happened int he world and I am in deep thought on it more and more. I guess that comes from getting older.
Just a few of the highlights:
Free Speech:
The owner of Chick-fil-a stated on a Christian Radio station that he supported traditional marriage and opposed gay marriage. The media picked up the story and alot of noise ensued. People refusing to go to any of his food chains, people saying he was mis guided, and people complaining as well as supporting him.
This was fine and I think it is healthy for people to say their feelings and then have to defend them. But, a few government officials weighed in and said because of his personal views they would not allow any of his business's to open or expand in their cities. Some even said the ones there should be forced to close. THAT IS WRONG! To this some suggested that we all go eat at Chick-fil-a on Aug 1st to show support. Nat, Boo and I did. While I do believe in traditional marriage I went to support the business not for that reason. I went because in my mind it is wrong for a government official to discriminate a company based on their CEO's opinions. Also if he had said he believed in Gay marriage no government official would dream to try to stop his business. It seems some believe free speech only works if you agree with their ideas.
The Olympics:
With all the grandstanding and excitement I have enjoyed part of this sports moment.
The opening ceremony was long and very English. A few stories that I will remember.
Manteo Mitchell was a runner on a relay team for the USA> As he started his first leg of the relay he heard a pop and felt great pain. He had broken his leg but continued the race. He finished his part and the team went on to qualify. This is important lesson that you should finish what you start as well as finish your part when people are depending on you. Too often people take the easy out.
Stephan Feck a German diver scored a 0 on his dive. He hit the board wrong and basically did a back flop into the water. Even the very best can stumble and have a bad day.
McKayla Maroney a USA gymnast came in 2nd on the bars I think, her scowl on the medals stand has gone all over the Internet and no one will remember the greatness she showed in her sport only the funny captions that people have attached to her picture. You never know who is watching you!
Well enough for now...I am grateful that I have free speech and live where I do. I am so grateful for my wife who never fails to make me smile and get a bit giddy when i think of her.
A lot has happened int he world and I am in deep thought on it more and more. I guess that comes from getting older.
Just a few of the highlights:
Free Speech:
The owner of Chick-fil-a stated on a Christian Radio station that he supported traditional marriage and opposed gay marriage. The media picked up the story and alot of noise ensued. People refusing to go to any of his food chains, people saying he was mis guided, and people complaining as well as supporting him.
This was fine and I think it is healthy for people to say their feelings and then have to defend them. But, a few government officials weighed in and said because of his personal views they would not allow any of his business's to open or expand in their cities. Some even said the ones there should be forced to close. THAT IS WRONG! To this some suggested that we all go eat at Chick-fil-a on Aug 1st to show support. Nat, Boo and I did. While I do believe in traditional marriage I went to support the business not for that reason. I went because in my mind it is wrong for a government official to discriminate a company based on their CEO's opinions. Also if he had said he believed in Gay marriage no government official would dream to try to stop his business. It seems some believe free speech only works if you agree with their ideas.
The Olympics:
With all the grandstanding and excitement I have enjoyed part of this sports moment.
The opening ceremony was long and very English. A few stories that I will remember.
Manteo Mitchell was a runner on a relay team for the USA> As he started his first leg of the relay he heard a pop and felt great pain. He had broken his leg but continued the race. He finished his part and the team went on to qualify. This is important lesson that you should finish what you start as well as finish your part when people are depending on you. Too often people take the easy out.
Stephan Feck a German diver scored a 0 on his dive. He hit the board wrong and basically did a back flop into the water. Even the very best can stumble and have a bad day.
McKayla Maroney a USA gymnast came in 2nd on the bars I think, her scowl on the medals stand has gone all over the Internet and no one will remember the greatness she showed in her sport only the funny captions that people have attached to her picture. You never know who is watching you!
Well enough for now...I am grateful that I have free speech and live where I do. I am so grateful for my wife who never fails to make me smile and get a bit giddy when i think of her.
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