May 25, 2015 email "For behold, are we not all beggars?"

Tortillas: 5 (I need to get back out into the county...Haha!)

Another wonderful week serving my beloved brothers and sisters of Guatemala. What an amazing opportunity that it is to see the blessings that the gospels brings into the lives of those that chose to discover the truth for themselves! The saturday we will have the wonderful opportunity to have the baptism of Familia López, Susanna, Eric, and Mariela! I am so grateful that the Lord has given me the opportunity to share the gospel with them and has given us the ability to participate in their teachings. We have many other investigators that are making great changes in their lives. I love that to see the look on their face when we talk about the opportunity to be a family forever. Most have doubts of the restoration, but the spirit defenetly testifys to them the blessings. I have a strong testimony of the promise in the scriptures that if we ask and seek, we will find. I have found the treasure that is more presious than anything in this world, and how wonderful it is to share that treasure.


Mejor Milagro:


So, about a month ago we met a young couple contacting. They had just moved to our area, are recently married, and have a young daughter of 3 years. They were very nice because a couple of times they had excepted the elders where they lived before, but nothing came from it. We were very excited with the opportunity to find them, but the only challenge was with their work and school they have almost never had time to meet with us. This week one night all of our appointments fell, so we decided to pay them a suprise visit. We arrived, and only the husband was there, but we were able to share a short message about eternal families and put a return appointment. A couple of days later, we shared the message of the restoration of the gospel with them. Wow. As we shared about the blessings of these restored truths, the spirit was so strong. As we were finishing, we were expaining the blessings that come from the gospel and the fact that little by little through study, they would feel happiness and peace and the need to change. In this moment, I felt prompted to ask them how they felt. The husband then shared with us that he felt stronger than ever before the need to change and become closer to Jesus Christ for the good of his young family, They shared with us some problems with unity that they had had, so we shared the importance of praying as a couple and reading the scriptures together to make God the third member of their relationship. Because of the example of my own parents, I was able to testify strongly of this. It was so wonderful to hear them thank us for bringing this to them and helping them to strengthen their family. For me, this is the greatest blessing of missionary work, seeing the light of the gospel work in the lives of everyone I teach and who choses to accept.



Testimony Time:

The title of the email is found in Mosiah 4:19, and it says,

19 For behold, are we not all beggars? Do we not all depend upon the same Being, even God, for all the substance which we have, for both food and raiment, and for gold, and for silver, and for all the riches which we have of every kind?



Being in Guatemala, I have people living in circumstances that are worse than any that I have every seen. People that live in a way that those of us who have many blessings do not think it would be possible to live. I have experienced such great joy as I have been able to bless the lives of these people. As I walk down the street there are many times of people asking for money, and when someone askes, if I have some change on me I will give it. Really, this is not much, but I just cant stand the feeling of not giving if I have. In this scripture, we are taught a very important lesson from the great King Benjamin. Each one of us is a beggar to God, but he still chooses to shower his blessings upon us. I have chosen to truly help in what I can by giving a generous fast offering, the way in which us as church members are able to give to the poor and truly help. The church uses this money to help local members but also in worldwide situations. I have seen great happiness and the blessing of the spirit as I have chosen to sacrifice and give so that those less fortunate can have I would exhort each and every one of you to think about what you are doing to serve those that are less fortunate. If you are not a member, their are many organizations that we can give to to help those most in need. I know that as we give to those in need, we actually are giving to God and showing our divotion. I know that God loves each one of us equally, and as we bless our brothers and sisters is fills him with joy. Take the opportunity this week to help someone in need, and it does not have to be monetary. Often the best help is service. I learned a very important lesson from my father, and that is that is we want to feel Gods love and spirit, a sure way is through service to others. These things I share and this is my prayer that we can all do more, in the name of him that gave all us, even Jesus Christ, Amen.

Thunder behind the Volcano........

 Pizza in a cone!!!!

 This dog did not like me!

May 18,2015 email "O be wise; what can I say more?"

Tortillas: 10

A very wet week here in Xela! Here in Los Altos, the drainage system is not very good, so when it rains, the streets become rivers and small lakes begin to appear!

It is pretty fun, just not when you are in regular sunday dress shoes! I learned quickly that it is time to start using boots more.

As for the work, we are doing pretty great! We have a baptismal date set for Julio and Leslie, and their desire to change and become more like Christ is so amazing! A small barrier is the fact that last week they had a baby girl, Scarlet! There were some complications, so we spent some time with them in the hospital, but everything is doing better, Scarlet is home, and we were able to give her a blessing of health and strength.

We had a lesson with Susanna this week, and when we taught the word of wisdom she confessed that she is one who loves and drinks a lot of coffee, but she because of her great faith in God she promised to give it up the instant that we taught her! Anything is possible. She is going to be baptised with her two children, Eric who is 12 and Mariela who is 9. Before, Mariela did not want to be baptised, but we found out that it was because of a fear of water. So, we brought a member family, Family Mendez of Hermano Herson, with us. They have 3 kids that were recently baptized, and they taught an amazing message about the blessings and the experience of baptism, and now Mariela is not so scared anymore! It is so wonderful to have the opportunity to invite people to come unto Christ, and more beautiful to see the change that occurs in their lives as they choose to follow in his footsteps. That is truly the greatest thing about missionary work, seeing the change that occurs in the life of the people

Mejor Milagro:

Last week our mission president, President Smith, wrote about how a great act of faith is sacrifice. Just as we are expected to be willing to sacrifice everything, if we willing sacrifice things in our life for the Lord then he show him more of our faith. Just as he was testing Abraham to see if he was worthy to recieve the great blessings, he asked him to sacrifice his own son. So, I looked at my life and chose some things that I could sacrifice to show him my faith. Wow, the results were amazing. I was able to have more strenghth, I felt happier, and I felt the guidance of the spirit even more! Of the most amazing miracle, one day we were walking down the street to a lesson. So, it is important to know that I have the habit of carry a Book of Mormon in my hand. As we were walking, a man rode up to us on his bike. He introduced himself and started talking to us, and as soon as possible he asked if we were Mormons because of the book I was carry, and if I would be able to give him the copy of the Book of Mormon. He explained that in his work he has a friend that is LDS, and because of conversations he is interested in reading the Book of Mormon. So, gladly I gave it to him, and we asked if he would be interested in us passing by his house to share our message and answer his questions, and he gladly accepted. I know that as we demonstrate our faith, the blessings will come as a shower. I am so grateful to be a servent of the Lord, and to have the opportunity to bring this wonderful gospel to everyone!

Testimony Time:

The title for the email comes from Jacob 6:12, and it is short but sweet and counsel that is very important. As we read the words of the Prophets in the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and those in our Modern days, we gain wisdom. When I think of being wise, I thing mostly about our choice. In the missoinary manual I have received counsel that applies to everyone, and it basically says to be wise and mature in all we do. If we are continual evaluating our progress, and looking to see if we are being wise, God will give us his wisdom and little by little we will become the people that he wants us to be! We read in Enos some of the greatest blessings that come from being wise in all our conduct. In Enos 1:27 it says,

 "27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen."

In who we are right now, are we prepared to see our Redeemers face with pleasure? Do we look at our conduct, and expect him to say "Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father."? If we are wise in our conduct and our choices, I know that we will be prepared to receive this glorious greeting! As we "feast upon the words of Christ" we will grow in wisdom and knowledge.  The wiser we are, the more we develop Christlike attributes, and the more we will see ourselves becomeing like Children. It is interesting because I have seen that the more I have grown, the more I have wanted to develop the perfect and beautiful attributes of Children. I am more blessed than anyone because I have many wonderful examples in my own family of Christlike Men, women, and Children, thinking specifically about my brothers and sister. I am grateful that God has given us the opportunity to change and to become as little children, and more importantly to become like him. I work every day to be more like my Saviour and more like my little brothers, and what a wonderful example they are to me. I look up to them and truely love them dearly, both my Saviour and my brothers. These things I share in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

This is the regional hospital with the visiting waiting line, 

I have to admit, the smoking Volcano is a little crazy.....

The Farmers love the rain!

Love you so much!"

May 11, 2015 email "I am able to do mine own work"

Tortilla count 14

We had a wonderful week of sun here in Xela, with a nice brake from the rainy season! 

Also, it was amazing to see a very happy family!

 This week are changes, but neither my companion or I will be leaving, which is a wonderful thing because we both want to be here for the baptism of Susanna and her family and that of the other wonderful investigators that we have. One of the things that I have learned very well is being able to teach in any place and at any time. We have a very interesting area because we have the opportunity to share the gospel with those that are very wealthy and also those that are complete opposite, but in Gods eyes we are the same, so the same goes for how we look at them. As Nephi says, "None are forbidden". For me, I have found the most joy seeing any person accept the gospel. Especially seeing the blessing of the gospel in the life of Susanna and her family has been so wonderful. I can already see a difference of light in their attitude towards life. She is an amazing example for me of faith in God, because of the trials that she has had to experience she just told us "All that I can do is put all of my trust in the Lord that everything will be alright." Wow, What amazing faith like I have never seen before. She is a true example in my life. 

Mejor Milagro:

Speaking of Susanna, we saw another miracle in the life of her family this week. Before, we were having some problems with her husband, who was not very interested in the gospel and was very much against Susanna and her family being members of the church. This was a great trial for us and for her. But, this week the Lord provide. One night we left with our ward mission leader, Jorge Gonzalez. We had some amazing appoinments planned, but we found that they all fell. One thing I have learned in my mission is that appointments always fall for a reason. Earlier I had called Susanna to check her reading, and she told me that her son, Eric, was especially very excited to be baptised, even asking if they could be baptised earlier. Remembering this, we decided to stop by and say hi to her children. As we arrived, I noticed that her husband was sitting in his car. The first thing that came into my mind was fear to talk because of what we had heard about him, but the spirit instructed that I needed to talk. So, we started talking to him about normal stuff, and found the conversation going very well and he was very nice towards us. Eventually, we asked if it would be ok if we could enter the house to share a message, and he gladly accepted. Literally, everything fell into place perfectly. We were able to find out the reasons why he was so against his family joining the church, which was really fear. He thought that he would have to be baptised with them, and addmited that he wants to become Christian but has never been in his whole life. It was an amazing blessing to have Hermano Jorge there to testify so strongly and help answer his questions wonderfully. The Lord truly does his own work, and how wonderful to take part. 

Testimony Time:  

The title for the email is from 2 Nephi 27:20, which is a concept that I have learned very well as I have served the Lord. Truly, he is the one that does the work. We are simply blessed to take part. He askes us that we are his instruments, and I am so grateful that he takes us as we are. He has blessed me to be able to see his hand and his work and it is so amazing to have this blessing. There was another scipture that also really hit me this week. In 2 Nephi 27:20 is says,

" Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance."

Truly, God wants for each one of his children to have the opportunity to return to his precense. He loves us, and for that, Salvation is free. But, we must chose to accept it. The way that we accept it is through repentance and following in Christs step by being baptized, receiveing the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to offer that to everyone, and also that many are willing to accept the invitation. I know that this salvation can come to each of us, and how sweet it will be to return to his precense. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Also, I cannot finish without mentioning, Happy Mothers day to everyone! I am so grateful for the many wonderful mothers in my life like my grandmother Goose, Grammy, my many wonderful Aunts, and the many others that are so many to mention. They are lights to the world. But, most of all for my beloved mother that gave me the opportunity to live. She gives me so much strength, and is a true example of Christlike service and love. She is the most amazing person. She brings truth to the statement that "God was not able to come to earth with each one of his children, so he sent each with an angel. That angel is called a mother. " My mother is a true angel. Love you Mama.

"In pictures we have Tortas for cinco de mayo, 

making meetballs, (Thanks Mom for teaching me)

the church 15 minutes before starting on mothers day, 

our zone after playing football, 

and the missionaries from my zone that are all part of my MTC group! Love you so much!"

May 4, 2015 email "It is more blessed to give than to receive"

Tortillas: 23!

We officially have begun the rainy season here in Guatemala. April 29th it was nice and hot, and April 30th until now we have had clouds and on and off rain. I actually enjoy it alot! It is nice to have the temperature cool down a bit. 

All of our investigators are doing great! This week, Familia Rodriguez came to church! It was so wonderful. Sadly, Susanna, familia Cabrera, and our other family could not make it, but they will definitely come next Sunday! This week we also had interviews with President Smith, and it was so wonderful to hear his inspired council. I know that he is a representative of the Lord, here to lead us in this great work. 

Mejor Milagro:

The miracle this week is about Julio and Leslie. Last Friday we had a night of fellowship, and our ward mission leader Hermano Jorge brought Julio and Leslie. For the past couple months they had been buying tortillas from them, and eventually came to know that about a year ago the missionaries were visiting them! Not just that, but they were being prepared to be baptized, but because they could not get married they were not able to , and eventually the missionaries lost connection. By true miracle, Hermano Jorge and his wife Hermana Brenda ended up finding them, and we now have the opportunity to teach them! We had a lesson this week, and taught the restoration. The most important aspect for someone to receive a testimony of the truth is though prayer, and so when we finished teaching we invited leslie to offer the closing prayer, and if she could to ask God to know the truth of our message, which she did! The spirit was so strong, and she actually ended up crying. They are preparing for baptism, but the only obstacle is that Leslie is due to have a baby this week! Looks like it will be a little in the future but so amazing! I know that God will always provide a way for his children to receive his gospel, but always in his time. With the work of members and missionaries together, this great work of God continues to roll forth. I am so grateful for amazing members like Hermano Jorge and Brenda and so many others that we have the opportunity to interact with. As each of us is a missionary, we also can see the miracles of the Lord. 

Testimony Time:

The title of the email is found in Acts 20:35. This week I finished the book of Acts, and I can definitely say that Paul is one of my greatest bible heros. His example of serving the Lord Jesus Christ is an example that I work to follow. He was dedicated, bold, and not afraid to speak the truth in all circumstances. I love the story of when he testified before King Agrippa, and the King says to him "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian". Because of Pauls willingness to testify of our Lord and Saviour, he had this great power. The truthfulness of what he says, that it is more blessed to give than to receive, I have truly learned being here and dedicating my life in the service of my Lord Jesus Christ. I have felt no greater joy and accomplishment than that I have felt working with God to bring his children back to him. As we give all of ourselves to God, I know that he will bring us higher and make us more than we could ever become. He has done it in my life, and brings me higher everyday. I love Jesus Christ with all my heart and soul. I know he live. I know he loves each one of us. As we give to him our lives, he will mold us into his instruments. In his sacred name, Jesus Christ, Amen. 

 The wall is some graffiti that I thought mike would like. It is a play on words that mean "With you, life, without you death" But also means " With you, life, I felt death" 

 Learning how to cook!  The food here is amazing!!!

 Today we went to a Mexican food restaurant and that is the shrimp. I took the wall picture and the picture with the sombrero for Cinco de Mayo tomorrow!

April 27, 2015 email "If God had commanded me to do all things"

Tortillas: 14

This week I  cannot glorify God and his greatness enough. The miracles that we have been blessed with are more than I can comprehend. The hand of the Lord is truly in our work, and he is doing so much to help us recognize his chosen children. First, Susanna and her family not only came to church on Sunday, but on Saturday there was an activity in the temple put on by the ward that she arrived to, with her family, by herself! We had a lesson with her yesterday, and invited her to baptism the 16th of May, but she asked if we could do it the 23 because on Sunday they are going out of town and she does not want to miss church after her baptism! We came to realize that God has been preparing her to receive the gospel since she was 11 years old and she had the desires to learn about the church, but was afraid to enter. She is so excited for her baptism and her two children will show her. Also, on Friday we had a ward activity that our ward mission leader, Hermano Gonzalez, bought a young couple, Julio and Leslie, that they buy tortillas from. We came to find out that they were receiving the missionaries about a year ago and were ready for baptism, but because they could not get married they were not able. But, now they can get married and want for us to teach them so that they can be baptized! Leslie is pregnant and will have a baby at the end of May also.

 Ward Activity, night of fellowship, we watched movies and played games.

Not just that, but we are also teaching another family that we found contacting They are a family of 8 and in the past have received 4 pairs of missionairies, but none of them taught the restoration! So, when we taught them the restoration, they were amazed by the restored truths of Jesus Christ. This past week we taught them about the Plan of Salvation, and what a wonderful experience to share with them the opportunity to be a family for the eternity! They are preparing to have their baptism the 28th of May, which is the birthday of the hermano! As we have prayed and fasted for prepared families to bless and change their lives, God has blessed us and I am so grateful. How great the glory of our God! I truly have gained a testimony of the principle that after a trial of our faith, we will see great blessings! 

Mejor Milagro:

There is one more family that I have not yet mentioned, Familia Cabrera. This family we found this week contacting. As we knocked their makeshift door of metal laminate, the Hermana answered. We shared with her who we were and that we were there to bless her life and the life of her family. She invited us in, and as we entered their 1 room house, we sat down on a bed with them sitting in from of us on another bed, because they had no chairs. We shared with them that we were here sent from God to teach them of restored truths of Jesus Christ to bless their family and help them come unto him. We share the video "Gracias a que Él vive" and the spirit filled the room so strongly. We came to found out that she was a single mother with 4 kids, one with a physical disability named angel. Her husband had left because of alcohol problems, and they currently did not have any income. My companion and I testified of the blessings that can come from God, and that one day their angel that God had sent would have the opportunity to have a perfect body. The spirit was so strong, and as we asked for a return time, they gladly asked if we could return Saturday. This was Tuesday, and fast forward to Friday. It was nighttime and we were walking down the street, and I receive the prompting that I needed to speak to a man that was passing by and smoking a cigarette. So, I stopped him and we started talking, and I soon came to find out that he also had been drinking. I told him that these things were ruining his life, but I promised that if he was willing, through the gospel of Jesus Christ we could change his life. Before we departed, I asked him if he really was willing to change he would throw down his cigarette and squish it into the ground, which he did! Sadly, he is homeless, so I have him a pamphlet with our number, wrote down his name, and told him we would look for him in the street. The next day we were back with Familia Cabrera. As we arrived, we asked her if she had read the pamphlet we had given her. She said they had read a little bit, and also told us that her husband stopped by, and he had the same pamphlet. She thought it was weird, because written one the pamphlet was our names and number. We found that interesting, so I asked her what her husbands name was. I came to find out that her husband was this same man that I had talked to in the street, and whom I promised I would help change his life. Not just that, but also I found out that her son was a boy that I had met when I was in the area of Las Americas last week doing divisions contacting! God had been preparing this family to receive the blessings of his gospel. He truly is a God of miracles, and I am so grateful to be an instrument in his hand. But, I know that as to my strength, I am work. Without him, I am nothing

Testimony Time:

As I began reading the Book of Mormon again, I have re discovered one of my greatest heros, Nephi, and here is why. We read that God commanded Nephi to build a ship so that him and his family could cross the ocean. Before this commandment, we read that the Lord tested him and his family by having them live in the desert for 8 years, and not just that but they had to live on uncooked meat, as commandment by the Lord! We learn a lot about Nephis attitude through the way he describes this experience, speaking of his afflictions in a small sentence, but thanking God for blessing their women with strength and milk to feed their children in an entire verse. When the Lord final saw that Nephi was a worthy servent, he gave him the command to build a ship. When the Lord commanded, instead of asking why, he simply asked where he could find the minerals to start building. Nephi continues in faith, even with afflicitons from the murmurings of his brothers. One of my favorite verses to describe Nephis character is found in 1 Nephi 17:50, which says,

And I said unto them: If God had commanded me to do all things I could do them. If he should command me that I should say unto this water, be thou earth, it should be earth; and if I should say it, it would be done.

What amazing faith in the commandments of the Lord! Nephi had such confidence in the power of the Lord, that he new that whatever the Lord commanded him to do, he could do it. Because of his faith, his courage, and his service to the Lord he is one of my greatest examples. I want to be just like him, and each day I work to have this same faith that he had. I know that what the Lord wants done, as I do what he asks I can accomplish anything. My testimony grew this week of how he works in small and simple ways, but though small and simple means great things come to pass. I know that alone, I am nothing, but with him, I can do anything. This faith is what keeps me working everyday. I am so grateful for his blessings, and what he has done to change my life. The things I testify of in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Cutting Elder Corbitts hair ( I am the barber, thanks Dad for teaching me this skill)

April 20,2015 email "To be spiritually minded is life eternal"

Tortillas: 16


What an amazing week here in Los Altos! We have seen a huge progression in the work, and so many miracles! We made the goals to have at least 10 street contacts every day, and wow it has blesses us so much. We were getting to the point were we had so many appoinments planned that we had not time to contact, and we had to do divisions with members to make it to all of our appointments! The most amazing feeling is to arrive home and be so thrashed, that when your head hits the pillow at 10:30 there is nothing holding back from a good nights sleep!

One of our miracles this week was with Ruben, the one that we stopped visiting for a while. We had a lesson with us this week, and because of what he heard in general conference, he thought a lot about his life and where he was going, and now he has decided that he needs to change his life! He still does not feel ready to accept a date for baptism, but he said that if we keep preparing him he will tell us when he feels ready. We are going to keep helping him understand the sacred importance, and inviting him to make the changes in his life. On Sunday, we passed by to bring him to church, but sadly he was not there. But, as we waited an 11 year old boy named Elmer came up and started talking to us. We met him a couple of days before because he was in a lesson with someone we met in the street. We thought that he was their son, but it turns out he is not, but lives most of his life in the street because his parents work 6 am to 9 pm. As we talked to him, we found out that he had decided to go to a catholic church alone, so we invited him to come with us to chruch and he accepted! One sunday we had plans for many people to be in church, but all of them fell, but Heavenly Father still blessed us with people attending, including Elmer, an investigator that rejected us before but ended up showing up with her friends (The old woman who makes tamales)! Many miracles were seen this week, but there is not enough time to write all of the blessings of God that we are receiving. Praise to the Lord on high!


Mejor Milagro:


The most amazing miracle this week is about a woman named Susanne. About a month ago I went on divisions with two preists, Jeffery and Borris, to teach them how to contact as my companion went with another member to our planned lessons. Before we started, I told them that we would begin with a prayer to seek the guidence of the spirit on where we needed to contact. I said a prayer, and as I finished I asked them where they felt we needed to contact, an in that moment they both mentioned that they felt we needed to go to an area of condos. I wont lie, I was a bit sceptical because we had tried here before but we were rejected, but the spirit is what mandates. So, we went and started knocking doors, and every single person began to reject us. We continued, with no success, until after about 7 doors we knocked a door and met Susanne. We shared with her that we were here to bless her life with the gospel, and she informed us that she would love to listen but did not have time. She told us that about 4 years ago she listened to the missionaries, but she was very active in her church and with the lack of time she would not be able to listen. But, with a little bit of talking, I was able to find out that sometimes she is in her house on Sundays, and she would be willing to listen if we called her and she was not busy. So, I wrote her number and did not think much about it. This week, my companion and I were doing our weekly planning session, and Susannes name came to mind, so I decided to call her. We called, and suprisingly she told us that this Sunday night she would be able to meet! So, fast forward to sunday, and I was talking to a member, Hermano Mendez. In the course of our conversations, I came to find out that about 4 years ago he was helping the missionaries to teach Susanne, but because of complications with the missionaries they lost touch with her. So, we arranged that in the night he would accompany us to our appointment with her. As we arrived, we began to talked we began to share with her the message of the Restoration. While sharing, it was so amazing to see how the spirit guided our teaching. It felt like what we were saying was so specifically suited to Susanne, and I could tell that she was almost in tears. When we finished, Hermano Mendez shared his testimony about how the gospel could bless the lives of her and her 3 children and her husband, just as it had blessed his life, but the most important thing was that she kneeled and asked in prayer if Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God, and she commited to pray and that if she received her answer, she would become a member. After commiting to this, she mentioned that while we taught when she had a doubt about Joseph Smith, my companino immediatly answered it with the prophecy of the apostly Pablo in Acts 3: 21-22. She also mentioned to us that when the missionaries started teaching her she had a strong desire to come to church and a strong feeling that she needed to go, but was not able to because of what happened. I know that God is preparing his people to receive his restored gospel. I am so greatful to be working in this great work, and to be his servant.


Testimony time:


With the long miracle, it will be a short testimony. The title of the email is from 2 Nephi 9:39, and the whole phrase is


"Remember, to be carnally minded is death, and to be spiritually minded is life eternal."


In the world that we live in today, if we chose to be carnally minded, we will find ourself in sadness and darkness. To be carnally minded is to yeild to the enticings of the natural man, the cravings of the body, before we remember the cravings of the spirit. Also, it could be forgeting our personal scripture study and prayers and looking at things of God with a worldly mind. As we look at the things of the world with spiritual eyes, we will be able to decerne the lies of the devil in our modern society. He wants all men to think that sin is fine. That is does not really matter. He wants to capture us with his changes and drag us down to the pit of Hell to be miserable as he is. Do we want to be miserable? I truly dont. If we want protections from the temptations of the adversary, if we want to be pure and clean, if we want to be lead in the way of truth and life and receive the eternal life that God has promised us, we cannot forget to do that which is most important, FEASTING UPON THE WORDS OF CHRIST DAILY AND SPEAKING WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. I testify that he wants us to be happy. He wants to shower us with blessings and he wants to give us this eternal happiness, but IF WE ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK; HE IS NOT WILLING TO GIVE. I know these things are true without a doubt. He loves us more than anyother thing, and he has given us that which has not price. Many great men have died for that which most of us will not cherish, and if we do not cherish the scriptures we are mocking God. It really is easy. Grow closer to him spiritually, and he will grow closer to us. He will protect us. He will comfort us. He will make sure that everything will work out. I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know that the Bible AND the Book of Mormon are the words of a loving Heavenly Father, and they will guide us safely home. I speak boldy because I love each one of you so much, and I testify of these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Divisions, beautiful parts of Quetzaltenango.   

 picnic, 

free coconuts. The cup is a liter cup and one coconut filled half the cup!"