Monday, November 8, 2010

Days Seventeen, Eighteen, and Nineteen


So, these are the tough questions... Hope I don't offend anyone.


Day Seventeen A book I have read that changed my views on something...


Well, this one is super easy :) The BOOK OF MORMON


Before I read the Book of Mormon I was searching for truth. I went to a bunch of different churches and nothing seemed to stick. Nothing felt right. When I was 17 I met two boys that brought me along to their church activities, and I have to admit the only reason I went was because I wanted to spend more time with these older boys. ( I guess the saying Flirt to Convert rings true in my case) they took me to institute where we learned about the Book of Mormon, that night they gave me one and asked me if I would read it. I said yes, knowing I probably wouldn't. As I thought, it stood on my dresser unread for a while. The boys asked me all the time if I had started it, and all the time I said "of course". haha But then one night I thought to myself "what the heck it couldn't hurt right?" So I started. Lehi was so brave to take his family away from the only place they called home to live in the wilderness. And Nephi? So willing to do what his father had asked without question? I was nothing like Nephi. I was a LOT like Laman and Lamual. I questioned everything my parents said and/or did. But that love Nephi had for his father and God was over whelming and struck me to the core. I wanted to be like them. I wanted a Father to love me no matter what, I wanted a Father I could trust and follow with no questions asked. As I got through this amazing book I saw all the love the people had for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and I felt love for Them as well.



Through the Book of Mormon I found LOVE for my Father in Heaven and my Savior Jesus Christ. Six months later I was baptized... December 4Th 2004 :)


Day Eighteen My views on gay marriage...


A lot of people do things ( Drink, Smoke, etc.) that I don't agree with but I still love them all the same. I guess that is true in this case. I don't agree with gay marriage but, all the same, it is not my place to judge them. One of the commandments I follow is love thy neighbor so that's what I do. I believe how people choose to love is their choice and Heavenly Father handles the rest.


that's all I have to say about that subject.


Day Nineteen What do I think of religion or politics...


Well, me and politics don't get along, so all I know is... Those in office are there because that's where the majority of people put them and if you don't like it, vote differently next time.


I am a little naive can you tell?

1 comment:

Lynda said...

I loved your comments, Brandee, especially about the Book of Mormon. It is always nice to know what someone is thinking on a deeper level. Love you!