Additional Scriptures? Why, Yes!

The last few weeks, we have run into people who are opposed to the Book of Mormon.  In my entire mission, I have never run into so many people with the same doubt and they have no hesitation bringing it up as soon as we open our mouths.  Because of this, however, my companion and I have practically perfected our approach to that doubt, and I think God is rewarding our diligence, because yesterday, we ran into a guy who literally asked us why there weren't more books than just the Bible.  With smiles on our faces, we eagerly told him that there were more books. I love those moments on the mission!

Family History! Are You Doing It?

This week, we were asked by a member in our area, who is also a member in the stake presidency, to help out both wards we are over with family history.  I am super excited about that.  We want to use family history more in every aspect of our work - from contacting people on the streets to member lessons.  We're still trying to figure out the best way to do that.  I will welcome any suggestions --- especially when it comes to OYM (open your mouth; AKA tracting).

Scripture Study Blesses Your Life!

In my personal study, I have been focusing a lot on how to study because in order to help our investigators study the scriptures, I need to know how to do it myself.  Every morning, I read a chapter of the Book of Mormon.  It has become such a part of my daily routine that I can't believe there was a time when I didn't read the scriptures.  There is so much in them.  It takes time to really get to a point where you believe they actually help you, but if you exercise a little bit of faith on what the prophets have said and actually read and study them every day, you will begin to see how they will bless your life.

Reading both the Book of Mormon and the Bible is so important especially in preparing for a mission.  You need a knowledge of both.  I love reading the Bible because it explains where our beliefs as Christians came from.  It's like a philosophy book.  The Book of Mormon has a great story line.