The Two Sons

One of Jesus Christ's teachings that has really influenced me was the story of the two sons in Matthew 21 verses 28 through 32.  He explained that one of the two sons was told to go work, and cheerfully agreed and then didn't help out.  The other son was asked to help and he refused, but then went and helped.  Jesus asked which son did the will of his father, and made it clear that it was the one who actually got to work despite his earlier refusal.

My brothers Jared and Grant

Jesus also taught that if we will do the will of our Father in heaven that we can return to live with him.  Of course we don't always want to do his will and follow the commandments, and usually can't at first.  I know at times I have been like that.  From experience I've learned that we can be like the better son, and do what the Lord expects of us, even if we don't want to or even fail at first.  After some discouraging times in life, when I didn't choose to do what is right, I found that things can always improve.  We can choose to keep the commandments again, and see that our lives will improve.  Jesus Christ made it so that we call all repent, and because of the things he did for us, God will forgive us of our initial refusal, and remember what we did as we followed Jesus Christ.

Ali je Bogu mar, kaj naredim s svojim življenjem?

I found this awesome new addition to the Church's Slovene website. I really wish we had pass along cards like this when I was there. This kind of thing should really step things up for the church there. When I saw Uroš Štampe in the video clip I was thrilled. I remember when my district had dinner at his house for Christmas last year. His comments really insightful. If you know Slovene check it out! Of course, if you don't know Slovene, check it out anyway, because of the spirit that you'll feel, and I'll fill you in on the great testimony he shared.
Here's the link: Ali je Bogu mar, kaj naredim s svojim življenjem?  Tell me what you think of it.

Našel sem ta čudovit dodatek na spletni stran o cerkvi. Res se želim da smo imeli takšne Kartice ko sem bil tam prešno leto. Takšna stvar naj se izboljša misijonarsko prizadevanje v sloveniji. Ko sem videl Uroša Štampeja v filmu sem bil tako navdušen. Spomnil sem se ko smo jedli večerjo z njim za Božič kot misijonarji. Tudi njegovi komentarji so navdušni. Če razumeš slovensko naj pogledaš nanj! Seveda, če ne razumeš, še naj pogledaš in zaradi vpliv ki ga boš občutil. Ti bom povedal o krasno pričevanje ki ga je pojasnil.
Lahko obiskaš na "Ali je Bogu mar, kaj naredim s svojim življenjem?"  Prosim povej mi kaj misliš o tem.

Truth Restored!

I love this slideshow made by Tyson, when he was Elder Boardman here in the Referral Center Mission.  It's one of the first things I share with the people I teach, and really sets the groundwork for how God reveals more, and why we're here doing missionary work.  Nearly every day, I watch it again to review the basics.

God's Truth Has Been Restored on Prezi

10 things every mormon needs to know.

Friends and family,

I was reading this tonight, and it addresses a lot of the problems that much of the world has in their vision of Christ's true church.  It should be considered that Christ has typically chosen men like retired care salesmen, fishermen, and farm-boys to do his work.  He then performs a marvelous work and a wonder with them.  However, we should be aware that they are still car salesmen, fishermen, and farm-boys with weaknesses of their own, while also being able to stand in proper awe and respect of the miracles that the Lord has performed through them. 

http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/13/10-things-every-mormon-needs-to-know/

Oh how our choices matter

God is incredibly concerned with our choices since our choices that can affect our salvation and give us happiness in this life and the next.  Anyone who tells you that our choices have nothing to do with salvation needs to become more familiar with the Bible and what it means to exercise faith.  Each time Jesus Christ was asked what we can do to be saved; he said to keep the commandments.  (Matt 19:17-21; Mark 10:17-21; Luke 10:25-28; 18:18-22)

Faith in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for us, which alone is the most important thing for for us to have