The Suffering of the Savior and Lesson Of True Compassion

This is a quote shown in my New Testament class today by my teacher Brother Satterfield. It really brought to my understanding in a better and deeper way the things which Christ felt on the cross. I know that my Savior lives and that He loves each and every one of us. I love him and know that He is my Savior.

"Unlike Gethsemane where he received divine help, the Savior's suffering on the cross left him destitute of his Father comforting influence. Suffering the eternal consequences of our sins forced him into the misery of banishment from God's presence. At this point the Savior uttered painfully, "I thirst" (John 19:28). He to whom all must go to receive the "living waters" that they may "never thirst" again (John 4:14), now thirsted! Bearing our infirmities, fears, guilt, and remorse, he had become like "the poor and needy" who "seek water, and there is none" (Isaiah 41:17). He had become like us, lost and alone. When finally he had suffered the full extreme of man's suffering, the lesson of compassion was learned. With the eternal consequences paid, satisfying justice, the Savior sighed, "It is finished." He then "bowed his head and gave up the ghost" (John 19:30)."

Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered

Bruce Satterfield

Department of Religious Education,

Brigham Young University - Idaho

My Experience as a District Leader

I was working on my personal timeline this past week for my Family History Introduction class. My mission plays a key part of my life in essence of memories and life-changing experiences. For example, at the time when I was called to be a district leader over a companionship of English sisters, elders and zone leaders in the last area of my mission, I did not know that it would change me as much as it did. I strived to humble myself before the Lord and learn from my fellow missionaries and companion, Elder Kartchner. I am 100% grateful for all of the great examples of every missionary I knew in that time of my mission and throughout the entirety of my mission in general. I was only a district leader for six weeks (a transfer) but it was some of the most influential and spiritual-uplifting weeks in my life. It is amazing to me of how much the Lord shaped my life in that short amount of time. He is truly all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-merciful. I am glad to have Him in my life.

Gaming

I recently today read two essays for my English 101 class. They were about gaming (Internet, video gaming, etc...). I just felt like I would share some these things I learned.

The first one was about MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer online Role-Playing Games). It explained about how addicting these games like World of Warcraft and EverQuest can be if we let them take over our lives. I believe that as we strive to not allow this to happen, we will not have to worry about this problem. (Andrea Elliot)

The second one was about gaming in general. It was called "Dream Machines" (Will Wright). He talked about how games can be damaging, but they are also a great help. Will says,

"The human imagination is an amazing thing. As children, we spend much of our time in imaginary     worlds, substituting toys and make-believe for the real surroundings that we are just beginning to explore and understand. As we play, we learn. And as we grow, our play gets more complicated. We add rules and goals. The result is something we call games....In an era of structured education and standardized testing, this generational difference might not yet be evident. But the gamers' mindset--the fact that they are learning in a totally new way--means they'll treat the world as a place for creation, not consumption. This is the true impact video games will have on our culture. Society, however, notices only the negative. Most people on the far side of the generational divide--elders--look at games and see a list of ills (they're violent, addictive, childish, worthless). Some of these labels bay be deserved. But the positive aspects of gaming--creativity, community, self-esteem, problem-solving--are somehow less visible to nongamers."(p. 170)

I personally agree with both of these viewpoints. Gaming can be destructive and positively uplifting. It all depends on how you use them.

Reference of quote: Wright, Will. Dream Machines (located in I Think 2nd Edition. BYU-Idaho University Press. Rexburg, Idaho).

Our Opinion in Making a Difference

Today, in English Class, I learned about the importance of being informed about the world. We all have opinions. No one must hold them back. It is important to voice our opinions. Through doing this, we can make a difference.
In the recent elections, it felt really good to voice my opinion and make a difference.
We need to stand up for that which is right. I know that this is true. As we do this, we will be blessed, and we can make a difference. I have no doubt about that.

Mormon Humor

just bear with my randomness...

Job Application
*Full Name--Mahonri Moriancumr
*Preffered Name--to make it easy for y'all..just call me Jared's brother

Rascal Flatts 2

Unstoppable

So..So you made alot of mistakes..walked down the road a little sideways..cracked a brick when you hit the wall...yeah, you've had a pocket full of regrets pull you down faster than a sunset. It happens to us all. When the cool hard rain just won't quit and you can't see your way out of it, you find your faith has been lost and shaken. You take back what's been taken. Get on your knees and dig down deep. You can do what you think is impossible. Keep on believin' and don't give in. It'll come and make you whole again. It always will. It always does. Love is unstoppable.

Love..it can weather any storm. Bring you back to being born again. Oh, it's a helping hand when you need it most..a lighthouse shining on the coast that never knows dim. When your heart is full of doubt and ya think that there's no way out, you find your faith has been lost and shaken. You take back what's been taken. Get on your knees and dig down deep. You can do what you think is impossible. Keep on believin' and don't give in. It'll come and make you whole again. It always will. It always does. Love is unstoppable.

Like a river keeps on rollin'..like a north wind blowin'..don't it feel good...you find your faith has been lost and shaken. You take back what's been taken. Get on your knees and dig down deep. You can do what you think is impossible. Keep on believin' and don't give in. It'll come and make you whole again. It always will. It always does. Love is unstoppable.

Rascal Flatts

Mayberry

Sometimes it feels like this world is spinning faster than it did in the old days. So naturally we have more natural disasters from the strain of a fast pace. Sunday was a day of rest. Now it's one more day for progress, and we can't slow down sause more is there. It's all an endless process.

Sometimes I can hear this order shouting through the trees as the wind blows. That's when I climb here on this mountain to look through God's window. Now, I can't fly, but I've got two feet to get me high up here. Above the noise and city streets, my worries dissapear.

Somtimes I dream I'm driving down an old dirt road not even listed on a map. I'm passing every son carrying a fishing pole, but I always wake up every time I try to turn back.. Hi, Miss Mayberry..sittin on the porch..drinkin an ice cold cherry coke..where everything is black and white...pickin on the six string..when people pass by ya you call them by their first name..watching the clouds roll by.

Prayer

Prayer...
the precious communication I have with my Heavenly Father..our Everlasting God.
I know that He answers my prayers. I've had many experiences..especially in the past few months..where I've struggled with many various difficult choices/decisions. As I have turned to my Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ..comfort has come to my soul and heart. Even though my prayers haven't been answered in the exact moment I would like to them to be, He always lets me know that He is listening and loves me, my family, my friends...all those who I love and/or care about.
I know that as we continue in trying to do the Lord's will, everything will work out. Even though it seems that everything will fail...it won't. He knows what we need and what will help us grow in more happiness, peace and love.