The Keystone...

Alright ya'll, I found another quote that I got and put in my scriptures when I was in seminary! It's a good one. It definitely makes more sense to me now than it did back then, I guess you could say it means more to me now than it did back then. It's about the Book of Mormon and since I am now in the process of reading it, it seems fit to put this on my blog.


"There are three great reasons why Latter-day Saints should make the study of the Book of Mormon a lifetime pursuit...

"The first is that the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion. This was the Prophet Joseph Smith's statement. He testified that 'the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.' A keystone is the central stone in an arch. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles...

"The second great reason why we must make the Book of Mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. The Nephites never had the book; neither did the Lamanites of ancient times. It was meant for us...

"The third reason why the Book of Mormon is of such value to the Latter-day Saints is given in the same statement by the Prophet Joseph Smith cited previously. He said, 'I told brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by it's precepts, than by any other book.' That is the third reason for studying the book. It helps us to draw nearer to God. Is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to God, to be more like Him in our daily walk, to feel His presence with us constantly? If so, then the Book of Mormon will help us do so more than any other book...

"It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. It is not just that the Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ, though it indeed does that, too. But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The scriptures are called 'the words of life(D&C 84:85)' and nowhere is that more true than it is in the Book of Mormon. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance."

-President Ezra Taft Benson



Now, you can't tell me this quote doesn't make you want to go and read the BOM. It does, I know it does. Maybe you're like me...I never really had read it before cause it was hard to understand and I honestly didn't have that much knowledge of it or the scriptures in general, but honestly that doesn't matter as long as you are willing to learn and open your heart to what it has to say. You just need to have TRUE faith in the things that it does say and know that it is true. Just read it, I promise you have time. You won't regret it! :)

Start With A Seed...

"Faith is both a principle and a process. It defines the path by which we build a relationship of trust with the Savior. In order for faith to develop, we must begin with a humble heart and a contrite spirit, have a strong desire to know the Lord, and then be obedient to gospel principles. In return, the Savior rewards the obedient with spiritual confirmations of their actions. As faith grows, our vision of eternity expands, which increases our capacity to meet life's challenges."

- Elder Merrill J. Bateman

Also see: Alma 32:16, 27-32

This is just a little quote I found that I think defines faith really well. There are a lot of definitions out there, but this one is my favorite. It not only defines it, but tells you what you need to have TRUE faith. Anyway, the scriptures that go with it make it that much better...but yeah. Enjoy!

Madness and it is March...

Whoa! It is March everyone! Crazy! I can tell you that I am pretty excited about it. It means we are one step closer for it to be spring and then what? SUMMER!!! I am a summer baby. I love the sun! Also being March it brings...That's right, March Madness! :) Also it brings baseball, well at least spring training, but still I can feel it in the air. Baseball season:) Sports Center is starting to get pretty crazy or more intense I guess I should say..especially with all the recent trading that went on. I guess I must also say there is soon to be a very intense game on Duke vs. NC. If any of you watched the last one, then you know this one will be insane! Though both teams are very good, I will be rooting for Duke, ya know for my brother in law and sister:) Ah! I'm just so excited!!! Also in other news the school semester is half over! Holla!! :) Also, My sister and her family will be moving back to Utah this summer!! YAY! You have no idea how excited I am! I miss them dearly. I miss joking around with Cody and maybe teasing my sister a little bit, I miss being able to hang out with my sister and have our sisterly talks and all her great advice she has to give! I miss my sweet baby niece and pretending she is my baby, shhh..don't tell my sister ;)Sorry I do realize this is a lame post, but I just wanted to share my excitement about things March brings! Let The Games Begin!! :)