The United States Constitution with the Bill of Rights are divinely inspired documents. The men who wrote these documents actively prayed for and sought out a higher power and providence for inspiration. “And the Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, thatContinue reading “Religious Freedom”
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Kingdom of God
Friendly investigators have very real and interesting questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Priesthood authority seems to be a big leap for many of them. They are quick to point out that there have been many saints and good people who had visions and miracles even though the orthodox priests inContinue reading “Kingdom of God”
Two Paths
There are opposites to everything in this world. There is wet and dry, bitter and sweet, war and peace. Some of the best stories ever told have to do with good and evil. Star Wars is a battle between the evil controlling Empire and the good freedom-loving Rebels. Lord of the Rings is a battleContinue reading “Two Paths”
Mission Journals
I want to share an amazing spiritual thought. A man, Brent Brown, owner of the Toyota dealership in Orem Utah, told his story at the MTC where he was preparing to serve a Senior Mission. He said, and I paraphrase as this is all second-hand — I was doing really well. My first marriage hadContinue reading “Mission Journals”
Ministering
We’ve had an amazing week of miracles, and we’ve experienced righteous counsel and ministry. It all started in Relief Society. We were all discussing our personal challenges when Dorothy (non-Member) shared how her new landlord just raised her rent for a shared bedroom from 500 a month to 600 a month. She had one weekContinue reading “Ministering”
Gospel Light
We had a great baptism last Sunday. Olumba Somtochukwu was baptized! He is from Nigeria and has lived here for 5 years. Everyone in the branch stayed to celebrate his baptism. He has a great testimony of prayer. His eyes are closed here so I think he must be praying:-) For Zone conference we wentContinue reading “Gospel Light”
Mission Life
We take time to celebrate! Steve had his 65th last month and we went to Ayia Napa to get into the water. It was warm and wonderful! The Mediterranean Sea is saltier than the Pacific and more buoyant! We bobbed in the waves for a good hour every morning and evening. It was great toContinue reading “Mission Life”
Tough Questions
Recently we sat in on a lesson with the missionaries. Our friend surprised us by asking a question in a mix of Arabic and English that I interpreted as – “How is it fair that some people are born blind?” OR, the more common question – “Why do bad things happen to good people?” TheContinue reading “Tough Questions”
To Live, and How!
I think I am discovering the joy of the saints! New ground for me! As missionaries we are asked to support our little branch in Limassol. Without any other constraints on my time, the load feels lighter and I feel an attitude shift in me. Now, I am taking the time to listen to peopleContinue reading “To Live, and How!”
Greece Athens Mission
President and Sister Nelson has returned home and the Bulgaria Greece mission is divided in two separate missions! Bulgaria is combined with Northern Macedonia to form the Bulgaria Sofia Mission, and Cyprus and Greece remain together to form the new Greece Athens Mission. Compared to our previous mission in Costa Rica West where there wereContinue reading “Greece Athens Mission”
