We are living a pruning of the vineyard- coronavirus has given us all an opportunity to realize how blessed we are to gather at church, at conference, even at seminary and school, to examine our preparations. The biggest message to me in these chapters is the love of the Lord of the vineyard- the Savior loves us and His arm is stretched out still!

Always be worthy of a temple recommend. So grateful for the gift of the gospel and a knowledge that being sealed in the temple to our families and the lord is the greatest gift the lord gives us! What joy and happiness! Nothing greater

We were asked to teach the law of chastity- to be very clear and plain. To leave no room for question or doubt. It was awesome to go to the temple, to pray, to fast, to be a partner with the lord and talk to these amazing kids about chastity, I loved it and look forward to part 2!

If you knew you were dying and could only say one sentence what would it be? Nephi prayed for us, he cried for us! He so badly wanted us to believe in Christ (and all that means)! I’m sure our prophets and apostles do the same today!

What is the most important decision you made today, this week, this year, so far in your life? Who helped you make that decision? Loved listening to them share how they hear the word of the Lord in their lives!!

What do you Believe of Christ? What do you Know of Christ? How did that belief or knowledge come? Was it your own personal experiences, scripture stories, family or friends?

The kids read parts of 3 talks and interviews given by pres Nelson, pres oaks, and elder Wickman on “truth and tolerance”, “love and laws of god.” And the interview from the public affairs committee on same gender attraction. It was awesome to hear the share what they learned, what they loved.

I so loved learning over the last two weeks, the message God wanted delivered today- our job is to love as HE loves and leave judgement to Him. Love. That’s it. That sure simplifies things! These kids... they get it! And they loved this message!

What was the curse? Being cut off from the spirit. Where are laman and Lemuel now? Adam and Eve cut off, Nephi saw in a vision the entire destruction of his people and the wicked lamanites, laman and Lemuel want you kill the prophet! 3rd Nephi those who were destroyed- they who killed the prophets.

“ I love the Lord, in Him my soul delights” what a beautiful psalm. Nephi illustrates the perfect way out of despair- “oh wretched man am I”. Loved sharing this message!