Years ago, President Faust shared the story of the building of the Jerusalem Center. The Church agreed with the Israeli government that church members visiting the center would not proselyte to local people. But, one person made the insightful comment: “Oh, we know that you are not going to proselyte, but what are you going Read more about “The Light in Their Eyes”: Kindling Your Inner (and Outer) Beauty[…]
I hung up the phone, speechless, my own shock reflected across my companion’s face. “We’re pulling you both out of the area and putting you somewhere else.” My mission president’s voice rang in my ears. He was transferring both of us to an area I’d heard called one of the worst in the mission. Why Read more about The Why Behind Sister Missionaries[…]
Hopefully, you’ve decided to go on a mission because you have a testimony of the gospel and you want to share it with others. But are you ready to share the gospel message with everyone you meet, including random strangers? Opening your mouth and talking to all you meet about something so important to you Read more about How to Practice Sharing the Gospel Before You’re a Full-time Missionary[…]
So you’re about to embark on a mission for 18 months to 2 years. You know you’re going to preach the gospel, teach people about the church, and hopefully have a baptism or two. But what do you actually do every day? I have to admit, before I became a missionary myself, I didn’t know exactly what Read more about A Day in the Life of a Missionary[…]
After 18 months of putting my whole heart and soul into missionary work, this was it. I was home. I had progressed spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Unfortunately, I had not progressed physically. Eighteen months of eating rice and beans, driving place to place in a car, and skipping out on the half hour exercise block Read more about LDS Missionaries and Health[…]