Parables

Luke 16:1-12 THe parable of the Unjust Steward. Here the Lord commends those of this generation who are wiser than the children of the world.

Luke 16:19-31 The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus. Charity never faileth. We learn here that charity is one of the main virtues that will get us into the Kingdom of God. Becoming more like God is the purpose of this life, not making our fortune. WE cannot take our fortune with us, but we can take the knowledge that we did well in the sight of the Lord.

Luke 17:11-19 The Ten Lepers. Faith, faith is the main ingredient to make a miracle. There were many people throughout the Bible that had faith. It is no coincidence that Jesus, upon healing the Ten Lepers, asked them to show themselves to the priests. They who had leprosy on their hearts you could say. Many of them did not believe in the power and authority of Jesus Chirst, and such was their downfall. The one man who turned and thanked GOd will for sure be blessed in his next life for his complete and utter faith and gratitude in Jesus Christ.

Luke 18:1-8 Parable of the Unjust Judge. GOd will always ALWAYS always remember the righteous. WE may feel that He is ignorant of our pain and grief, but He is always with us. SHowering us with His glory and comfort. SO is His eye on those who are unrighteous!

Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Publican. Those who are humble will be exalted over those who are proud.

CHrist's Instruction to the Seventy

Luke 10-14

Christ gave inspired counsel to those who were chosen and called of Him to be Seventy's. He first counsels them to pray so that the people they meet will be ready to hear their message. This is a key principle to follow, if the people arent ready the message won't be received. CHrist also counsels his seventy to speak eloquently, to bless the household before entering and treat all with respect and admiration. The seventy are told to heal the sick, and to clean the cities as they work through them. To heal and preach in every city they were in. They were also counseled to call people to repentance.

Our church is built after that of the primitive church. There were missionaries that taught two by two in Jesus' time as there are now. There was a first presidency and a quorum of 12 apostles. Back then the church was led by Jesus Christ as it is today. The organization is set up the same and will not be changed.

The office of the seventy is a sacred calling of apostolic worth and duty, those in the seventy are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ and to travel and to preach abroad, just as in days of old.

Faith, Prayer, Fasting

Matthew 17:14-21 In these scriptures the Savior taught the disciples three things they needed to do in order to heal others. Those three things were faith, prayer, and fasting. Many of the disciples did not have the faith necessary to heal others. This lack of faith also led to other things they were unable to do, like confess the Lords hand in all things, stand up for Christ, or continue to preach His word. Prayer was something they also struggled with, putting their lives into their own hands and not into Gods. The disciples also lacked the humility to fast. Fasting is something that humbles us and brings us closer to God, which in turn can give us the power to do miracles in His name.

3 Nephi 18:20 Also states that with the faith to call on the Lord we can have all things we ask for in righteousness.

D&C 50:29 States that with prayer, faith and purity of heart we can have the power to preform miracles as well.

D&C 42:48 States that thru faith in the Lord Jesus Christ we can do anything.

Basically, through faith we can do anything. Through fasting we can receive the strength we need to succeed in this life. And through prayer we can have a constant channel to God, so that we are never alone.

HE walked on Water!!!

I find it interesting that when the disciples of Jesus first saw him walking on water they were 'troubled' even fearful that He was a spirit of some kind. Peter responded to the Lords voice by commanding Him to show Himself and prove it was Him. You would think that Peter would know his Masters voice. When invited to walk on the water Peter took those first few steps through faith, then partway to the Savior he bagan to sink fearing for his life. Ironic that later on Peter would lack faith and deny Christ 3 times before gaining the faith to continue on. When he began to sink he cried out and reached for the Saviors hand, only to be pulled up and rebuked fo rhis lack of faith. Jesus then asks "wherefore didst thou doubt?" when did you doubt? why did you doubt. Peter knowing all that Jesus was capable of doubted him in a crucial learning moment. If we do as is commanded in D&C 88:67 and keep an eye single to the glory of God then we will never lose faith and we will continue forever to be with Him and even gain exaltation in His sight. It is a simple request and commandment, keep an eye single to teh glory of God. It is a daily choice to choose to be of the world or of God. Each day we make those choices that draw us closer or farther away from Him and it is through those choices we aresaved or thrust down to hell. hate to be so outspoken but there it is!!

no work, tons of homework, and celine dion

sooooooooooo, i know i have been using this blog recently for my new testament class, but i figured i would blog for fun tonight cuz i have so much crap on my mind!!

1.) I have no idea what to choose for my major! it driving me crazy! i know i need to choose one pretty soon here before i cant change it, but i dont know what i want to do professionally! i have wanted so long to just be a wife and mother that i never really thought of getting a career. silly me!! i love art, history, cinemas, music, cooking, sewing, reading, speaking different languages, dancing, etc. my interest differ so much that i cant decide on one thing that i would really want to do with my life. its making me crazy!!

2.) I am dying to travel. i have wanted to travel ever since i can remember! i want to climb on the ruins of greece, dine in the streets of rome, sip hot cocoa in a cafe in paris, run with the bulls in spain! i want to d os o much and i just feel that i am being held back by that devil called MONEY...curse it!!

3.) I am still single...why should i care though....im only 20! im a youngin!!! gah i hate the pressure put on the youth in the church to get married so fast! i realize the importance of it all!! and i really want to get married, but i am going to take my time doing it!

4.) the financial aid people hate me! i have been fighting with the financial aid people for 3 months in order to get my financial aid. i have had very little word from them and the whole thing is a pain in the bootie! gah!

5.) i have the coolest roomies eva...its true you should be jealous! sisi and i have crazy good times eating out, hatin haters, and dieting. i ride a bike or a scooter while she runs, its easier that way because she is more in shape than i am and she can kick my royal butt running(that was one really long run on sentence eh ciara!?) abaha Chels is the most talented reheater of frozen dinners that i know. We are fo sho running buddies/watching movie buddies...

and of course jessie! she and her man are the cutest couple ever! i can barely handle their cuteness!! she is one of my most avid fans while i sing celine dion and shes a great bathroom sharer!!

6.) i love my job! working at victorias secret is sooooo much fun!! i have been there for just over a month now and i have already gotten a promotion! i am so blessed!!! i have great friends already that i work with and i just have so much fun!!! i love my manager she is hilarious and i must say that it is super empowering working in a place where allll the employees are women! hot dang!

7.) i miss my sisters! Brianna used to live literally 6 blocks from my house, now she lives forever away! it would take me 13 hours to get to her from here. oh the paint that separation brings! gah!! Hannah is the cutest thing ever! she won a blue ribbon in the lassen county fair for her painting! im so proud of her!!!

8.) my brother brandon is getting off his mission and i cant go visit him! i have to work during thanksgiving break and i wont be able to make it that way im so disappointed! i am still trying to get work off, maybe for the week after thanksgiving, but as of right now things are looking grim!

9.) i am really liking online school, but i think i need a study buddy! it is so hard just doing things on my own, i am not very motivated to get work done and that is a huge problem since online school is all up to me! i need to find a study buddy who can help me with homework and just encourage me to study my buns off!

10.) i LOVE CELINE DION! SHE IS AMAZING!!! WHEN I FEEL DOWN OR STRESSED OR WHATEVER I SING TO HER LOVELY VOICE!!!!

11.) general conference was amazing!!! I LOVED ALL THE TALKS AND BEING ABLE TO GO WAS SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE THAT I GOT TO SHARE WITH MY ROOMIES!

John's Love

John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

In this scripture John is describing his relationship with the Savior, saying that he always considers himself lower than the Savior. He loved the Savior so much that nothing was too good for Him. We must have this attitude in our lives of always making the Savior more important in our lives than ourselves. How else are we to get close to Him. For me it is through daily scripture study, constant prayer and pondering on the saviors life that truly humbles me and raises Him up to the God that He is. I think too many people take for granted the life that He lived while upon the Earth, the miracles He preformed, the overall sacrifice that He made for each and every one of us. We must remember to keep His sacrifice and greatest gift close to our hearts, to be humble and meek as He was.

The Twelve Apostles

Simon Peter: Chosen and called of Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Denied Christ 3 times, as was prophesied, spent the rest of his life preaching until his own crucifixion.

Thomas: Chosen and Called of Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Thomas means twin.

Judas Iscariot: Chosen and Called of Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Jesus told Judas, who did not believe Him, that he would betray him. He betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver then hung himself.

Apostle: Meaning literally “one who is sent forth”. Those called of God to be His disciples on Earth during and after His ministry. Special witnesses of Jesus Christ throughout the world. The representation on earth of the Father in Heaven.

First Jesus told His apostles not to go to those who already had faith in him, “There is no need for a doctor for the healthy.”. He commanded them to go to the ‘Lost Sheep of Israel’, Those who no longer or who never knew the truth. He taught them to heal the sick and perform miracle sin the name of the Father so that people would believe on Jesus name. Jesus also taught them patience in dealing with the men of the world. He taught that there would be those who would reject them and despise them, but having faith in Him and charity towards all would demonstrate the most good. Service in the face of adversity is loved and admired of God and Jesus taught this to His disciples. Overall He taught them to be like Him, having charity and love towards all men.

When Jesus called the apostles Peter, James, and John they dropped everything that they were doing and followed him. There is nothing more simple than that very important action. What is stopping us in our lives from following our Savior? There should be nothing in our way, but constantly we find ourselves hesitating and second guessing. Our purpose in this life is to Follow Him, to become more like Him and to return to Him. We should use the example of Peter, James and John in our lives, Drop EVERYTHING and Follow Jesus Christ. Only through Him can we be saved and given eternal life.