The beginning of my study of the 4 Gospels

I've decided to study the four Gospels in the King James version of the Holy Bible and to post what I find here on my Blog. I hope and pray that as I learn from the word of God that He will inspire me with greater insight and knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ. I also hope that anyone reading this will also be inspired and enjoy going down this journey with me. I haven't really blogged about this before so I'm excited to try something new.

While reading in Matthew chapters 1-2 and Luke 2 I was impressed with a certain theme presented in these books. That of receiving and following the guidance given us from God. In Matthew 1-2 it states over and over again how Joseph and Mary are given instructions and because they follow them (wither given in dreams or by heavenly messengers) the words of the Prophets are fulfilled. When we do what we are asked to do by God then we fulfill His word. We become a part of His work! How exciting is that? Even the wise men were prompted and followed instructions saving the life of God's Son. What an important roll they had in helping Him grow up safely. They even brought presents which helped give financial means to Mary and Joseph to travel and live in a foreign land until it was safe to return. What great blessings we can be in the lives of others when we do what God asks us to do!

I was also thinking about Simeon in Luke 2:25-29. He was given a feeling by the Spirit that he would see his Lord before he died. Now because of this he was faithful his WHOLE life waiting for the blessing to be given. Wow not that's dedication! He was in the temple (the house of God) doing his duty and following the Spirit and that is why he received the blessing that he was promised so many years ago. How wonderful is that? That through his faithfulness he got to see his Savior, and by the Spirit he knew the babe was his Savior. I would infer from this story that Simeon had often throughout his life received guidance from the Spirit and followed it to see the blessings revealed. These experiences throughout his life prepared him to follow this one that gave him such great joy. May I be like Simeon and follow the Spirit so that I can continually renew my faith in my God!

Hawaii Here I Come

After many years of small nudges and promptings from the Lord, I have finally decided to serve a mission. As I look back at all the years of little hints I see how well the Lord knows me. He knew that if He told me that I had to serve a mission I wouldn't do it. So He sent me small hints and experiences that gradually sunk in untill serving a mission finally became my idea. Late last year I started working on my mission papers. This work finally bore fruit the day after Christmas. I recieved my mission call to Honolulu Hawaii (English speaking). I report to the MTC on April 1st of this year. And now you the reader know the whole story including all the details about where, when, and how I will be serving, that I know myself.

Twins?

Yesterday at church someone asked my sister Casey and I if we were twins. Casey said yes, and they believed her. It sure is fun having a "twin." I was looking at the picture I have of us on my blog and I realised that if I didn't know us then I would think that we were twins too. It's funny how certain siblings can look so much alike.

I always wanted to have a twin...I guess that wish has come true.

You look....familiar...

These are two of the fabulous geese on my parent's farm. When they were just little goslings we would pet them and play with them and wash them and feed them and love them...ok so I'm being a little silly. The point is that I had a TON of interaction with these animals they would even follow me around, so they should know who I am, right? However, when they got older they would look at me like this and say "you look...familiar." Okay so they wouldn't "say" it but you could read it in their eyes. The best thing about these geese was that they would also stare at the sun the same way. I think they were wondering how it got up there so high.

Unfortunately all of the geese, save one, has since gone the way of all the Earth. RIP little geesies.

Julie tagged me! The directions were to go to your fourth picture folder and post your fourth picture in that folder and explain it a bit. Since I have only one picture folder this is the fourth photo in that. Feel free to bend the rules as much as you want :) just don't break them!

Since I was tagged I must now tag 4 other lucky souls!
Christie, Megan, Sam, and Stacey H. (we'll see if any of you's guys read my blog ha ha)

72 Hour Kit

Something that has been on my mind a lot lately is having a 72 hour kit, and what I would need to do in case of a disaster. The following links will take you to some valuable resourses.

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html

http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm

http://www.redcrossstore.org/shopper/ProdList.aspx?LocationId=1

These sites give valuable information and resources to help us be prepared for the worst. If we are prepared we will not fear.

Making a simple 72 hour kit

The following was taken from www.lds.org. Having a 72 hour kit has been on my mind for some time now. I'm sharing this information in the hope that it will inspire you all to make and keep one handy.

Your family can be prepared by storing basic emergency supplies in one convenient place. You can gather your own emergency items, such as:

An extra change of clothing

A sweater or coat, hat, and gloves

Your scriptures

Your journal

Toothpaste, a toothbrush, a hairbrush, soap, and a washcloth

A flashlight

A whistle

Emergency contact information

72 hours’ worth of food and water for each person and pet

Blankets and sheets (for warmth or carrying someone who is hurt)

Puzzles, games, and books


Click to View Larger FormatIllustrations by Matt Smith
For more ideas, visit the “Food Storage and Preparedness” section at www.providentliving.org, and www.fema.gov/kids.
[illustrations] Illustrations by Matt Smith

I love it

"To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving. Therefore to love is to suffer, not to love is to suffer. To suffer is to suffer. To be happy is to love. To be happy then is to suffer. But suffering makes one unhappy. Therefore, to be unhappy one must love, or love to suffer, or suffer from too much happiness. I hope you're getting this down." - Woody Allen