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| Completos again! |
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| New Years Eve |
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| Watching from the 17th floor |
A thought to Chase
Moments:
There will be moments in your daily life, that present themselves and you get just a second to either seize the moment, or simply let it pass. If you walk around with your head up and your headphones off, you will notice them. If you walk around absorbed in your own world, you will not. I am talking about little moments in class when you see someone who is down, and you feel that one simple compliment could do them a lot of good. SAY SOMETHING. They say we will be held accountable for our sins, but we will be held responsible also, for the sins of ommission. If I sit back and think about it.... I honestly would give anything to sit in chemistry for one hour. What would I do?? I would pray to Father in Heaven at the beginning, and look around and stare at the back of everyone´s head, and LISTEN, because I testify to you, Chase, that you will receive inspiration in your heart and mind, and you will know something that you didn't before. You will know the thoughts and desires of someone´s heart, and you will be able to tell what they need. And IF YOU ACT, you will make a huge, beneficial, effect in someone´s life. That is a marvelous thing my brother. Do not pass it up!
You may feel to invite someone to a party, or to offer to help someone with homework. You may stand up for someone getting bullied (which is the most exhilarating feeling in your chest), or you may simply look at a girl that a lot of guys would say isn't´that pretty, and you may tell her that you think she looks good today. ANYTHING, will make a huge difference. Even if for one day, or for one week, you will change her life, Chase. Brother, I tell you, move yourself. Stand up, and DO SOMETHING.
Just the thoughts of my heart.. Spoken as they flowed from my soul and mind. Do with them what you want. :)
Elder Hartvigsen
There will be moments in your daily life, that present themselves and you get just a second to either seize the moment, or simply let it pass. If you walk around with your head up and your headphones off, you will notice them. If you walk around absorbed in your own world, you will not. I am talking about little moments in class when you see someone who is down, and you feel that one simple compliment could do them a lot of good. SAY SOMETHING. They say we will be held accountable for our sins, but we will be held responsible also, for the sins of ommission. If I sit back and think about it.... I honestly would give anything to sit in chemistry for one hour. What would I do?? I would pray to Father in Heaven at the beginning, and look around and stare at the back of everyone´s head, and LISTEN, because I testify to you, Chase, that you will receive inspiration in your heart and mind, and you will know something that you didn't before. You will know the thoughts and desires of someone´s heart, and you will be able to tell what they need. And IF YOU ACT, you will make a huge, beneficial, effect in someone´s life. That is a marvelous thing my brother. Do not pass it up!
You may feel to invite someone to a party, or to offer to help someone with homework. You may stand up for someone getting bullied (which is the most exhilarating feeling in your chest), or you may simply look at a girl that a lot of guys would say isn't´that pretty, and you may tell her that you think she looks good today. ANYTHING, will make a huge difference. Even if for one day, or for one week, you will change her life, Chase. Brother, I tell you, move yourself. Stand up, and DO SOMETHING.
Just the thoughts of my heart.. Spoken as they flowed from my soul and mind. Do with them what you want. :)
Elder Hartvigsen
First, the fun stuff.
New Years!! We had a great night on New Years. We made completos (remember the hot dogs that the Chileans make? Super good) Then we went up on the roof of our building (remember, 17th floor) and watched the magic.
Here in Peru, there is a tradition that calls for the absolutely riotous firing of cohetes, or rockets (fireworks) from the rooftop of anyone who desires to spend a few souls on the merchandise. I must say, that the tradition, IS A STINKING BLAST. Its explosive. Completely energizing. I now take the liberty of sharing with you all, some of the fotografías.
New Years!! We had a great night on New Years. We made completos (remember the hot dogs that the Chileans make? Super good) Then we went up on the roof of our building (remember, 17th floor) and watched the magic.
Here in Peru, there is a tradition that calls for the absolutely riotous firing of cohetes, or rockets (fireworks) from the rooftop of anyone who desires to spend a few souls on the merchandise. I must say, that the tradition, IS A STINKING BLAST. Its explosive. Completely energizing. I now take the liberty of sharing with you all, some of the fotografías.
Now the good stuff.
The Book of Mormon is the word of God. I am a very grateful possesor of a testimony of just that. It´s interesting, because I feel that I pretty much sat on the very begginnings of, or held the start of, or pretty much planted a very potent, very powerful seed with a divine potential probably 15 years ago. And what´s so interesting is that, though the seed was literally stuck in the earth and left there 15 or so years ago, I simply did not water it. The rain of a mormon lifestyle watered it some, sprinkled it really, but I never spent the time to go fill a bucket and dump it on. Until now.
When I left on a mission, I picked up that bucket of water. When I started to truly defend the book against the doubts of others, and against my own carnal mind, It began to grow. I can say now that my testimony has grown to hold it´s own weight against the wind and wear. It is not yet a mighty oak, but I have watched it grow and augment in size and strength, and that in itself is a beautiful gift from God. I will thank him forevermore, and in that spirit of gratitud, will water the tree unceasingly. I know that the book is true.
I invite you all to read 3 chapters that are filled with study on change and repentance. Mosiah 25, 26, 27. The greatest change that ever takes place, is the change that happens in the heart of fallen man. The change that happens thruogh the purifying, and ennabling power of the death, suffering, and resurrection of the Son of God. Yes, the Atonement, is the the power which cleanses man, and turns him good, and makes him holy. I urge you all to find a way to use the atonement in your life to change from what you are now, to what God wants you to be tomorrow. I promise the future is full of bright hope and sturdy light.
The Book of Mormon is the word of God. I am a very grateful possesor of a testimony of just that. It´s interesting, because I feel that I pretty much sat on the very begginnings of, or held the start of, or pretty much planted a very potent, very powerful seed with a divine potential probably 15 years ago. And what´s so interesting is that, though the seed was literally stuck in the earth and left there 15 or so years ago, I simply did not water it. The rain of a mormon lifestyle watered it some, sprinkled it really, but I never spent the time to go fill a bucket and dump it on. Until now.
When I left on a mission, I picked up that bucket of water. When I started to truly defend the book against the doubts of others, and against my own carnal mind, It began to grow. I can say now that my testimony has grown to hold it´s own weight against the wind and wear. It is not yet a mighty oak, but I have watched it grow and augment in size and strength, and that in itself is a beautiful gift from God. I will thank him forevermore, and in that spirit of gratitud, will water the tree unceasingly. I know that the book is true.
I invite you all to read 3 chapters that are filled with study on change and repentance. Mosiah 25, 26, 27. The greatest change that ever takes place, is the change that happens in the heart of fallen man. The change that happens thruogh the purifying, and ennabling power of the death, suffering, and resurrection of the Son of God. Yes, the Atonement, is the the power which cleanses man, and turns him good, and makes him holy. I urge you all to find a way to use the atonement in your life to change from what you are now, to what God wants you to be tomorrow. I promise the future is full of bright hope and sturdy light.
And if you do not yet know how to use the Atonement, find it in the Book of Mormon. The study thereof is a beautiful tool God uses in the process to turn the coal of enlightening personal experience into the gleaming diamond of a true conversion. Remember that the growing of the testimony is found in the tough and trying in-between, which is: the trial of your faith.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Elder Hartvigsen
Elder Hartvigsen
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