Nashville Tennessee Temple

I decided to put a picture of the Nashville Tennessee Temple on here because it is a really cool picture and temples are so important. After getting this picture on here, I thought, "That's a pretty cool picture, but now what do I say about it? A good majority of the people looking at this page probably know about the temple already, and I don't really want to try and explain what happens in the temple to just a handful of people, when they can go to (this website) and get a better explanation of what temples are used for.

In short though, temples are sacred building where special ordinances, such as eternal marriages are performed. If you have questions, feel free to ask me. Temples are the best! I love being a Latter-Day Saint. If you are not LDS, go onto that website above and learn about Temples and the Restoration of Jesus Christ's church. If you are LDS, go to the Temple!

Spotted Van

   Have you ever been held back from doing something because you felt like you had too many "spots"? A lot of people feel like they shouldn't come to church or shouldn't pray because they don't feel worthy. That's kind of like this van, this van would probably love to be out on the streets, cruising around with the other vehicles, but because of all those spots, it may feel out of place.

   A lot of times Satan makes us doubt and fear. He says to us, "You don't know that the church is true." Or, "You're too far gone, you should probably just not even try." Satan's lies go on and on!

   Something that I have learned is that even when we aren't doing anything terribly wrong, our testimony can get more unstable if we aren't keeping the commandments 100%.

   Good news! Whatever the problem is, there is a way back, and that way is through the Savior. Just like that van can be re-painted and bust through that fence, we can bust through the fence of sin and be washed clean. It won't happen by just sitting there though, you've got to do all those good things you learned in Sunday School! It can happen, but it is up to us to make the choice!

Turtles!

   These two turtles are from two different areas I was in. The one here on the left is just a little guy. The one here on the right, who we named Franklin, was a bit shy at first, but he warmed up to us a bit later.

   I am sure grateful for this mission because before, I was kind of like the turtle here on the left, shy and timid. After being out here for 19 months, I feel like I have been able to come out of my shell more to tell people what I know to be true.

   Because I have come out of my shell, I ask everyone of you to read the Book of Mormon with an open heart, and then pray. Also, watch General Conference this weekend, even if its just one session. It doesn't matter who you are, if you are big or small, shy or outgoing, smart or dumb, Mormon or not Mormon, just read and pray, and listen to the words of Prophets and Apostles at General Conference. But don't do it for anyone but yourself and God because this is why God has sent us here.
   You can visit mormon.org to learn about what the Book of Mormon is and also get a free copy!