My Joy in Life

3 Nephi 5:13--"Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life."


In the MTC (Missionary Training Center) one of our teachers had us recite this verse each morning.  As I restart my journey into the "Blog-o-sphere", I feel once again that I can fulfill my calling as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to share the Gospel to all who wish to seek it that all my beloved brothers and sisters might have the everlasting life promised to the humble saints of God.

There are so many thoughts that go through my head sometimes as I study the scriptures and the words of the prophets that all too often my mind races so fast from one thought to the next that I forget the importance of writing it all down and sharing it with others.  My first post had some of these deep thoughts and while I didn't start this blog with the intention of sharing my testimony on it all the time, I've decided that is what it shall become.

That being said, I wish to point out that the contents of this blog reflect MY thoughts in MY study.  They are to be taken as inspiration I have received and connections I have made through scripture which I wish to share.  The contents of this blog are NOT to be taken as official declarations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For any who are not currently members of said church who may be seeking truth I urge you to read The Book of Mormon, visit www.Mormon.org, and accept visits from full-time missionaries  assigned in your area to teach you and your neighbors the basic principles and doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I know Jesus Christ is my Savior.  That his miraculous birth, tragic death, and triumphant resurrection were all done for me and for you.  I know that he is the Only Begotten Son of our Heavenly Father.  I know they have called prophets anciently and today which have and do lead us to learn and follow the good news, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I know that we may return to live with them by following their words given by ancient and modern prophets.  Last but most certainly not least, I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are loved by our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.  I know that of all we do wrong in this life that we can receive forgiveness and They want that more than we can even imagine.

All right, here it goes!