McKenna had this idea a few weeks ago and instead of doing a movie play we could do scripture skit. Once we took everything into perspective we decided that this was THE BEST idea. We ask for you to tell everyone in your family about this and tell them they are free to put as many or as few as possible suggestions ( scripture skits ) on THIS PAGE. So then we need each family as a family to choose 1 idea or suggestion and figure out how to act it out. Then we need you to practice, practice, practice. But even before you practice we need you to post your choice. Pretend you chose the story of esther, you would put ---bevans choice is -esther-. We need this info before June 20th. Thank you for any and all effort. Here are a few ideas.

Nephi

Australia temple

    * Esther
*The Good Samaritan
*Noah's Ark
*Nephi builds the boat
*Nephi gets the plates from Laban
*The 2,000 stripling warriors

Esther

Strong as the 2,000 sons

In Young Woman last week we were talking about the 2000 Stripling Warriors and how it was their mothers that had taught them to "Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them."  Later that week we read that story in our early morning devotional. So this week I have been think about it. How what we feel if Dallin, Willie, Neal,& Luke had to go to battle? What would we do? In my history class we are currently in the begging battles of the Civil War. Two battles that both had a good turn out. I think that the we need to be prepared for that and that anything can happen. It can be physical or spiritual. We need to remember what we have been taught and apply it to our everyday lives to be prepared.
Just something to think about. 

Never Know What Curve Balls Live is going to send at you.

-Grace



                                                                             

HEY EVERYBODY!!!!!

     Summer break is coming up quickly!!! Now that seminary is almost over, hopefully you have finished the Book of Mormon (personally, I still have some reading to do...), and now that summer break is almost here (!?), you can start thinking about some summer scripture study goals. My goals are to study (not just read) everyday, and to use an idea I got from one of the missionaries here, I'm going to start a study journal, where I have different pages for different topics. I LOVE that idea, and it's something I'm super excited to get started on! 

     Right now I'm reading in 3 Nephi, and right now is where Jesus is visiting the Nephites. One thing I found was that almost each chapter compares to a chapter from the New Testament. The things Jesus taught the Nephites were the same things He taught to the people in Jerusalem. 

     I also got to thinking about how wherever we go around the world, the same gospel is being taught. The church is the same around the world, and I am actually really glad for that.  It's reliable. The gospel is unchanging, just like Heavenly Father. "For He is the same yesterday. today and forever." (1 Nephi 10:18) 

PS-What are your guys's scripture study goals for the summer? 

In General Conference when President Russel M. Nelson spoke he said something close to this. 

As you continue in obedience, express gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and honor the timetable of the Lord, you will receive the knowledge and understanding you seek. 

When he said this it had a big impact on me because I've been trying to find answers to questions, and he laid down a way that we can receive answers and understanding.

     So, I've learned this week that prayer really helps me get more out of my scripture study. I also can receive answers and revelation when I pray and read scriptures.      Today I said a prayer before  reading, and then I decided to look for principles in the chapter that I read (Helaman 4). Here's what I learned and found during my scripture study.

• Pride can lead to great loss (Helaman 4:11-12)
• If we are wicked, boast in our own strength, and stop thanking Heavenly Father for strengthening us, we will lose that strength from God, and be left "to [our] own strength" (Helaman 4:13)
• When we repent, the Lord will prosper us (Helaman 4:15)
• "The Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples" (Helaman 4:24)

     Prayer is a really powerful tool that the Lord has given us. We can use it to communicate with Heavenly Father! Think about that! If you wanted to talk to the President of the USA, how long would it take to actually get to talk to him, if you actually got to? But Heavenly Father, who is so more important than the President, who would actually listen, and then give you an answer back.
     I know that prayer really is a way to communicate with our Father in Heaven. I know that we can recieve answers to our prayers, because I have. I know that Heavenly Father sometimes communicates back to us through scripture study. And I say this is the name of Jesus Christ, amen.


***Guys, if you feel comfortable, can you share some stories of times when you recieved answers to you prayers?

I LOVE the BOOK OF MORMON!!!  I cannot imagine what my life would be without it! It is another testament of Jesus Christ. Throughout its pages we can see His hand in the lives of those who follow Him.  We also see how He reaches out to those who do not believe or who have turned against Him.  In the war chapters, Moroni sends a letter to Ammoron concerning "that awful hell that awaits to receive such murderers as thou and thy brother have been, except ye repent..." Even as wicked as Ammoron and his brother were, the Lord was still reaching out to them.  He loved them and wanted them to return to Him so He could heal them and help them.  Throughout the Book of Mormon we see His love, His mercy, His grace.  I love Him and our Father! I am so thankful They have given us this record so that we can draw closer to our Savior and receive the blessings of the Atonement in our lives.  I love you all!!! And, I LOVE reading your posts!

Easter and General Conference

Easter and General Conference are right around the corner. 

Jesus talking to Mary.

'Tis my challenge to you that every one will post something that they may learn about during any session.

~ Grace