I start my Practicum tomorrow. ah! I will be in a 2nd grade class at Nibley Park Elementary in Salt Lake. I feel a little bit like I did before I went to Uganda...that I have no wisdom to impart to these kids, and I need some. Fast. You might find me reading As A Man Thinketh tonight at 2 am. That is the best way and time to gain wisdom, I'm sure of it.
but really, SO excited to finally be in a school starting this real life teaching stuff!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
there is hope smiling brightly before us
We are instructed by our Lord and Exemplar, Jesus Christ, to “be of good cheer.” (D&C 61:36; D&C 78:18.)
Jesus has given that same instruction to others before, when the stressful circumstances in which they found themselves were anything but cheerful. For instance, he told the original Twelve to be of good cheer when, on the surface, there was nothing to be cheerful about. (John 16:33.) The indescribable agonies of Gethsemane were imminent. Judas’s betrayal lay immediately ahead. Likewise, Jesus’ arrest and arraignment. The Twelve would be scattered like sheep. Jesus’ unjust and mocking trial and His terrible scourging were but hours away. The shrill and disappointing cry of the mob—to release Barabbas instead of Jesus—would soon echo in the air. Then would come the final, awful moments on Calvary!
Therefore, how could Jesus expect the Twelve to be of good cheer? Because, the Savior said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33; italics added.)
Because Christ had overcome the world, the Atonement was about to be accomplished! Death would be irrevocably defeated! Satan would have failed to stop the unfolding plan of salvation! All mankind would be given—through the grace of God—immortality! Additionally, for those who would earn it, there would be the richness of eternal life! These were among the resplendent realities and the fundamental facts which justified the Twelve’s being of good cheer—not their grim, temporary circumstances! The precious perspectives of the gospel give to us this gospel gladness!
Elder Neal A Maxwell, "Be of Good Cheer"
Jesus has given that same instruction to others before, when the stressful circumstances in which they found themselves were anything but cheerful. For instance, he told the original Twelve to be of good cheer when, on the surface, there was nothing to be cheerful about. (John 16:33.) The indescribable agonies of Gethsemane were imminent. Judas’s betrayal lay immediately ahead. Likewise, Jesus’ arrest and arraignment. The Twelve would be scattered like sheep. Jesus’ unjust and mocking trial and His terrible scourging were but hours away. The shrill and disappointing cry of the mob—to release Barabbas instead of Jesus—would soon echo in the air. Then would come the final, awful moments on Calvary!
Therefore, how could Jesus expect the Twelve to be of good cheer? Because, the Savior said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33; italics added.)
Because Christ had overcome the world, the Atonement was about to be accomplished! Death would be irrevocably defeated! Satan would have failed to stop the unfolding plan of salvation! All mankind would be given—through the grace of God—immortality! Additionally, for those who would earn it, there would be the richness of eternal life! These were among the resplendent realities and the fundamental facts which justified the Twelve’s being of good cheer—not their grim, temporary circumstances! The precious perspectives of the gospel give to us this gospel gladness!
Elder Neal A Maxwell, "Be of Good Cheer"
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010
True Blue Football 2007. Jessica Lynn Bodily and I became friends
Our first picture together.
I probably called her Jessica.
Clearly we were meant to be best friends if we were already dressing like this and doing shenanigans together the first time we hung out.
Today was True Blue Football. Do you know what that means? We have had 3 years of successful friendship. Happy Anniversary Bod
also, look stace, we are in a picture together from the same day! who knew?!
and look nay, I have a picture ABOUT you! that is good news
true blue brings people together. look at us now. 4th year of JABS
Our first picture together.
I probably called her Jessica.
Clearly we were meant to be best friends if we were already dressing like this and doing shenanigans together the first time we hung out.
Today was True Blue Football. Do you know what that means? We have had 3 years of successful friendship. Happy Anniversary Bod
also, look stace, we are in a picture together from the same day! who knew?!
and look nay, I have a picture ABOUT you! that is good news
true blue brings people together. look at us now. 4th year of JABS
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