One Fine Day...

 

Set Up for Success

"Baptism is a precious gift from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus Christ repentance, and baptism, we are cleansed of our sins, become members of the Lord’s Church, and qualify to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. We make sacred promises to Heavenly Father, and He promises us blessings in return. As you prayerfully read the scriptures on this poster, you will learn about these promises, or covenants."

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Last night Sister Crook and I got to witness a baptism of one of the people we have been teaching. It was a BEAUTIFUL event. It was so neat to see him progress and enter the "gate" of baptism because HE had PRAYED and found out for himself. 

While Sister Crook and I were teaching him, we would come home at night and just say this is too easy, teaching people CAN NOT be this easy... As we continued to teach him, all we could think was when is something going to go wrong. To our surprise, everything went smooth. He was able to go through the steps and learn what he needed to come closer to Christ.

As Sister Crook and I got into the car, I said we just need to say a prayer of gratitude. As we prayed and thanked Heavenly Father, I realized something new I had learned. That missionary work is easy, because the message we are sharing is TRUE. Heavenly Father wants us to succeed; he has not set us up to fail!

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(C)LV2011

Money in the Bank'

TITHES &

OFFERINGS

EFY 2010

"The law of tithing is an important commandment that you should obey throughout your life. A tithe is one-tenth of your income."

-FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE YOUTH



I will be the first admit, this is my least favorite commandment. I am someone who LOVES to spend money. For some reason spending moeny makes me feel so good! I think its because I feel like I have worked so hard and so I should be rewarded. I am the child that always had "incentives" growing up.

We all caught pop flys!

Catch a pop fly then you get a Gatorade.

Get %100 percent on your spelling test then you get to go to a movie.

Go without television for a week and get a swim pass.

Make your bed for a month and you can have a new comforter.

  Now, DO NOT think that incentives are bad. They are actually a great tool to motivate people, espeically me! I have realized while writing this that  the law of tithing is is an INCENTIVE. I have honestly never picked up on it. When we are willing to give up ten percent of what we earn, then Heavenly Father is willing to give us blessings. Even though tithing has been something that I have struggled with, I have done my best in faking it untill I was making it. I always paid it, but with a BAD attitude. After reading the  FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE YOUTH and realizing it is how we show our Heavenly Father how grateful we are. I decided to start paying it with a willing heart, because I am truly greatful for the things he has given me.  Tithing is a great way to show our Heavenly Father our gratitude. I have realized how selfish I am when I would choose to buy a new movie over paying tithing.



Passed all of my spelling tests, even with a mullet!

 

As a missionary, I receive lots of letters about peoples spiritual experiences. Someone from my home ward sent me a letter as I was leaving the MTC. She said her family had really been struggling with money, and they were almost out. She only had two twenties left, and so she decided to pay their tithing, having faith things would work out. I know that because she had this faith, her husband was able to receive work the next day, and they were able to pay the bills for the month. She might have found a way to provide without paying her tithing, but I KNOW, that it was because of her willingness....She has strengthened my testimony of tithing, and has taught me you pay it always, not when you can, but always.

When you do what the Lord asks he will provide a way.



How has paying your tithing blessed your life!?

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Hearts, Stars, Horseshoes, Clovers, & Blue Moons...

GRATITUDE

“He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious” (D&C 78:19).

My Dad, My Mom, and ME!

I am  grateful for my two loving parents who raised six rowdy kids. I am grateful

 that they took the time to love us. I am grateful

 that my dad taught me how to work hard. I am

  grateful that my mom taught me how to be kind to others. Both of my parents have taught me that

I CAN DO HARD THINGS. 

Rica and I :]

I am Grateful

 for my best friend RICA. I am Grateful

 that we met our freshman year at Utah State and that she is still there for me. I am Grateful

that she helped me find my testimony again. I am Grateful

that she has  taught me the true meaning of what a freind is through her love for me and her example. I am Grateful

 for her. 

My Grandparents backyard last summer after a HUGE storm!

I am gRaTeFuL for the world that was created for us by God through his son Jesus Christ. I am gRaTeFuL for the beauty that surrounds us and for the simple things like rainbows and sunsets. I am gRaTeFuL for the eyesight to see these beautiful things.

To Argentina

I am Grateful that my brother Max and I get to share the experience of a mission together. I am Grateful for the verse of scripture found in the Doctrine & Convenants 30 : 5 that led me to the decision to go on a mission. I am Grateful that I had someone going through the same thing as me at the same time, my brother, my bestfreind. 

To Albania?

''Behold, I say unto you, Peter  SISTER VATERLAUS, that you shall take your journey with your brother Oliver  MAX; for the time has come that it is expedient in me that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel; therefore, fear not, but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you."

Doctrine & Convenants 30 : 5

Grandma Louise & Uncle Bret

I am grateful for my GREAT GRANDMA LOUISE, whom I am named after. I am grateful  that I am able to spend so much time with her and know her and learn our heritage from her. I am grateful  for my UNCLE BRET. I am so  grateful
that I have been able to learn about down syndrome from a young age and to love those who have it. I am  grateful for the kindness that both contribute to my entire family and to the world.

Me. Mitch.Emily.Max.Madison.Joe.Hayes.LauriAnn.Alex

I am grateful
 for this motley crew. I am grateful
 that I have great relationships with each sibling. I am grateful
 for the endless fun that we have. I am grateful
 for their encouragement to serve a mission and the support I receive on a mission. I am even grateful for my brother-in-law Joe who goes golfing with me. I am so grateful
 for my niece and nephew who have taught me to be an aunt. I am grateful
 that these family members have taught me to be who I am and that they taught me how to love.
I AM SO GREATFUL FOR THE STRENGTH FOR YOUTH!!!!!!!!

Other things I am thankful for...
golf.otter pops.computers.cars.toothpaste.pizza.
GilmoreGirls.nailpolish.
grass.skullcandy.snowboarding.rain.roadtrips.
showers.posters.
movies.familytime.JesusChrist.sun.love.flipflops.
hotairballons.neice.parents.flowers.cameras.bookofmormon.
sisters.hockey.tweezers.
cardboard.lightswitches.drums.companions.numbers.
cdplayer.cornmazes.
houses.papercuts.nephew.hospitals.foampits.Albanian.cousins.
waterslides.chaptsick.mytestiomony.applejuice.
chocolate.God.textbook.brother-inlaw.
texting.WIFI.brothers.onlineshopping.tanninglotion.
shaggycarpet.heat.facebook.baseballbat.grandparents.
uncles.chainlinkfence.hotels.aunts.
girlsnights.JosephSmith.bestfreinds.beatboxing.
pretty much everything.... 

What are you thankful for?????

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