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2.24.2014

Our Stones


I was reading in John the other day and I cam across the story of Jesus' encounter with the woman that committed adultery. The chapter starts off with Jesus humbly sitting with the people he was teaching. The scribes and Pharisees drag the woman into the temple and left her at Jesus' feet. They explained that her actions caused her to be stoned but they wanted Jesus' opinion first. The intentions of these men were not to get justice, but to tempt Jesus. He knelt and drew figures in the ground and said "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her". That statement hit me so hard. I know that I have found myself personally lying face down in front of my savior with my sins being ready to be thrown at my back. It is embarrassing and painful when our sins, whether big or small, are brought to light, but our Savior forgives and Forgets them. We all have our own personal stones that our Savior is trying to take from us, why add someone else stones upon you. My dear friends, none of us are perfect. We can not judge because of this. This story has encouraged me to focus on the good of others, instead of seeing their "stones". Jesus himself didn't even judge her. He simply said "Go and sin no more". Good people, I ;love and cherish every single one of you!




Off to greener Pastures

They will be missed

2.18.2014

As of lately

Hello good people!!! I can't be on long but I wanted to let you know that I love and miss you all soo much! Ok so first off, I'm staying in Montgomery another 6 weeks!!! That will be 6 months out here in Mo-Town (can I get an amen). I love this place so much! Love has been in the air this past weekend! We attended two wedding receptions and it was murder not being able to dance. Like I almost cried. Anyway, Sister Cooper and I also got to go to Tuskegee. It was amazing meeting some of the Sisters there. They never get to see Sister missionaries so it was sweet to uplift them! We got to meet a woman who's son was in a mormon.org video. Check it out!


























2.10.2014

Greetings

So this picture is the only one I could find of me. The pose is awkward, whatever. Anyway, I miss you all good people! I want to know how your life is, so write me. I don't think it'd be O B Wise to put my mailing address out there but my email address is on here somewhere so...yeah email me. Ok so life has been pretty good lately. I think this past week I have learned the true value in being yourself. It is way to stressful to try to put on an image to fit in with certain types of people. I realized that being myself was enough to touch the hearts of the beautiful people of Montgomery, Alabama. I am not perfect and I still get ticked when someone scratches their fork against a plate, but I am willing to strengthen the gifts God has given me and Mold the insecurities the cunning one has capitalized on. I feel so free knowing that I could be enough. Good people, I'm not sure if this post makes sense. If you get anything out of this just know that you are enough.


In other news, 
1. transfers are coming up
2. I may be getting my hair done soon
3. We've been biking a lot (slim win)
4.My companion and I may or may not be cousins
5. I got a Spanish CTR ring the other day
6. Brandon Flowers is Mormon
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2.08.2014

The People Around Me



Elder Peterson : Charity
Besides the awesome Star Wars notebook that I have been tempted to snag once or twice, Elder Peterson is an amazing example of charity! He selflessly tries to serve anyone that comes in his path. He silently exercises the "pure love of Christ", never drawing attention to his works. To love everyone is a true gift. He truly cares for the happiness of Heavenly Father's children and Elder Peterson encourages me to not only serve others, but to serve them with love.








2.03.2014

4 Months!!!

I have made it 4 months good people! I still fit into all of my pencil skirts and I have my sanity! Just kidding, but seriously these 4 months have been good for my soul! I think I am starting to discover my fears and my strengths. It's crazy, I am doing things I probably would have never done if I were home! I am finding new ways to rely on my Heavenly Father, especially when it comes to helping others. The adversary is so good. He is very subtle when it comes to tempting me and I have realized it is a constant battle that I know I can win with the help of those that love me. I never really was the person to state my opinion. I usually just went with the flow, but with Sister Cooper's help, I am starting to get a voice of my own. Not only that, I attempt to rely on the spirit to help me word things better! 
The one thing that I have found out about myself, is that I fall... a lot. Whether it is spiritually or physically. When that happens I always remeber the words of Twyla Tharp:
"If you've fallen so many times, you already know what to do when you hit the ground." 






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