Ok, so I am trying to get more out of my scripture studies, so I think I am going to record my highlights in this blog/journal.
Many times when I study I find phrases that I think, "I would like to put that in a place I will read it every day." The only problem with that is I wouldn't be able to see my walls anymore if I did that every time.
Today's phrase is: "When many of Christ's followers turned from Him, He asked His Apostles, 'Will ye also go away?' Peter then responded with an answer that should be engraved on every heart: 'To whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.'" (October 2009 General Conference, Tad Callister)
I also studied Alma 13 and I really like the last verses. I did not go that deep into them, but I felt Alma's emotion and testimony as he encouraged everyone to repent and become better. Also in verses 21-22 he essentially says that repenting=joy. If you repent you will be happy. That is all.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
An Answered Prayer
I have been "reading" the scriptures. I have not even been that regular about it, usually a few times a week, but after General Conference I felt like I needed to "study" the scriptures more. So last night I opened up to where I had been and read this without really getting anything out of it.
Alma 12:9-11
It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him. And therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same receiveth the lesser portion of the word; and he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full. And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. Now this is what is meant by the chains of hell.
So I read it and thought, "I bet there is more here than what I think." So I said a prayer to help me understand and really study this section. I opened my eyes and read it again. Immediately I saw that I was the one with the hardened heart and I have gotten less and less out of my scripture study, and have probably had some chains put around me. So, I thanked Heavenly Father for showing me this, and I promise that when I pick up the scriptures to read them I am going to study them.
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Alma 12:9-11
It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him. And therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same receiveth the lesser portion of the word; and he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full. And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. Now this is what is meant by the chains of hell.
So I read it and thought, "I bet there is more here than what I think." So I said a prayer to help me understand and really study this section. I opened my eyes and read it again. Immediately I saw that I was the one with the hardened heart and I have gotten less and less out of my scripture study, and have probably had some chains put around me. So, I thanked Heavenly Father for showing me this, and I promise that when I pick up the scriptures to read them I am going to study them.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Capt. James Lovell & Waitlists
I thought today was a day I will want to remember. I was able to go to BYU's forum and listen to Capt. James Lovell of the U.S. Navy, and NASA speak on "The Successful Failure." This man was the captain for the Apollo 13 mission that nearly didn't make it home after a faulty oxygen tank exploded. He was funny, and very simply told the story.
For me, the profound thing was to look at this man and think that he has been further from earth than any other human . . . ever. He has seen the "earthrise" above the lunar surface (although he has never been to the moons surface). He has orbited the moon 11 times. Ten times on the Apollo 8 mission and once on the Apollo 13 mission. He has done something that NO ONE ELSE has done (except the other two men on Apollo 13).
Another reason this day is memorable - I heard back from Touro University - California College of Osteopathic Medicine. I was not accepted, but put on the High Priority Waitlist. This means that there is a chance that I can get in depending on how many of the other people they interview are rejected, or reject the acceptance. So my chances are ok. All right, I don't know what my chances are anymore, but at least I am not in the low priority waitlist, right?
For me, the profound thing was to look at this man and think that he has been further from earth than any other human . . . ever. He has seen the "earthrise" above the lunar surface (although he has never been to the moons surface). He has orbited the moon 11 times. Ten times on the Apollo 8 mission and once on the Apollo 13 mission. He has done something that NO ONE ELSE has done (except the other two men on Apollo 13).
Another reason this day is memorable - I heard back from Touro University - California College of Osteopathic Medicine. I was not accepted, but put on the High Priority Waitlist. This means that there is a chance that I can get in depending on how many of the other people they interview are rejected, or reject the acceptance. So my chances are ok. All right, I don't know what my chances are anymore, but at least I am not in the low priority waitlist, right?
Saturday, March 6, 2010
My First Post
The other day I was bored and began looking at my friends blogs while in English 315: Writing in the Social Sciences.
It made me want to make my own blog, but I don't know how exciting it will be. I think I will mainly use it as a journal of sorts for me, and not so much for other people. I also imagine it evolving as time goes on.
So an update: It is currently 9:31 PM on a Saturday night. I am on the 3rd floor of BYU's library. I am happy to say that this is not a typical place for me on a Saturday night, but with two tests coming up on Monday and Tuesday it is the way the dice have landed.
I have been studying for my Infection and Immunity (MMBio 361) test and it has been fascinating but overwhelming. Dr. Burnett is an exciting and excellent teacher, but every sentence she says is testable and useful information. Unlike most teachers who I feel take their precious time to explain things (which I am usually grateful for) Dr Burnett's class is like being drenched in information. It is so liberating! Weird, huh? We are no longer neophytes at the language of biology. I am grateful every class isn't like this or 12 credits would feel like 18, but it is nice to feel like a professor is not dumbing anything down to you.
On a totally different topic, I saw a little jazz combo last night at Borders bookstore. It was fun to watch live entertainment again. It has been way too long since I last saw a concert of any type.
It made me want to make my own blog, but I don't know how exciting it will be. I think I will mainly use it as a journal of sorts for me, and not so much for other people. I also imagine it evolving as time goes on.
So an update: It is currently 9:31 PM on a Saturday night. I am on the 3rd floor of BYU's library. I am happy to say that this is not a typical place for me on a Saturday night, but with two tests coming up on Monday and Tuesday it is the way the dice have landed.
I have been studying for my Infection and Immunity (MMBio 361) test and it has been fascinating but overwhelming. Dr. Burnett is an exciting and excellent teacher, but every sentence she says is testable and useful information. Unlike most teachers who I feel take their precious time to explain things (which I am usually grateful for) Dr Burnett's class is like being drenched in information. It is so liberating! Weird, huh? We are no longer neophytes at the language of biology. I am grateful every class isn't like this or 12 credits would feel like 18, but it is nice to feel like a professor is not dumbing anything down to you.
On a totally different topic, I saw a little jazz combo last night at Borders bookstore. It was fun to watch live entertainment again. It has been way too long since I last saw a concert of any type.
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