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Help from the Holy Ghost
Today was a lovely Sunday and I enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s day with my family at church this morning. I am grateful for my mom and the good example she gives me and the love she has for me. On another note, I have had some recent experiences with the Holy Ghost that…
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An Always Outstretched Hand
Today was my third day back in Gonzales, Texas, and I have enjoyed revisiting with friends and family. Although life is hectic wherever I go, I feel strengthened as I am able to remember the people in my hometown and rekindle the friendships I have made in the past. As I hear about the hardships…
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Chapstick, A Paint Sprayer, and three sisters from Minnesota
This past weekend and week I had the pleasure of spending time with my cousin and her family and yesterday was the day to say my goodbyes. I learned a lot during my stay with them, especially from my cousin’s little son. Her son, one morning, decided to paint my laptop with the Chapstick I…
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The Adventure Continues in Idaho
Today I was blessed to spend my fourth day with my cousin and her family in Idaho and it was a day full of enjoying bread, making beans and rice, dusting, and painting. They are a sweet and hardworking family and I am impressed with their patience and efforts to do their best. Watching their…
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Samuel the Lamanite and the Good Samaritan
This morning I had the opportunity to read a little about Samuel the Lamanite, and I was impressed and touched by his willingness to support the rejection and danger that came from the Nephites to deliver the Lord’s message to them. He is like the Good Samaritan in that culturally he was seen as an…
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Blessings while Traveling to Idaho
This weekend I set off on a new adventure to visit my family in Idaho and Texas. During my preparation, I had a lot of help from friends to get my things ready and get to where I needed on time! I also met some cool people on the ride to Idaho that I could…
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We can Choose to Follow the Light!
Today I had the great opportunity to go to the temple with my friend Isaak! While we were there, I felt a lot of peace and I also had the opportunity to read this scripture: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/12?lang=eng&id=p31-p37#p31 While I read these verses, I was reminded about how we are free to choose to follow God and…
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Insights about Our Relationship with God from my Thermodynamics Professor
This past week I took my final exam in my thermodynamics class and I felt relieved once it was over. The days leading up to the exam however, I had some cool experiences as I was trying to prepare. My professor had sent us an email explaining that he would be available in his office…
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We can exercise Faith in Jesus Christ as we Repent
This morning I had the opportunity to study in the Book of Helaman, and I enjoyed learning about the experiences that Nephi and his brother Lehi had as they taught the Lamanites about Jesus Christ and the miracles that happened along the way. One of the truths that is shared in these chapters is that…
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Our Testimonies of Faith can Strengthen the Faith of Others
Today in my studies, I happened upon a great study resource for this Passover Day! I was touched by the following quotes from apostles and prophets of the Savior Jesus Christ. I hope they can inspire and strengthen you as well! In school I am wrapping up the semester right now, and as I have…
Drops of oil
Become a little better one drop at a time…
Drops of oil 