Elder Landon Towers: SNOW IS AWESOME!

I love that Landon loves the snow, because he's going to get a LOT of it! I sent him some thermals just in time! If any of you want to send him some beanies, gloves, scarves, etc...I know he won't mind. Also something I know he can use is gift cards (Walmart, Visa, etc.) These are good because he can pack them easily when he transfers and he always has added expenses that pop up, (like dry-cleaning). Also, if anyone is planning on sending Elder Towers something for Christmas, you should probably send it to his mission home address (the Boise address) because he may be transferred soon. I won't know his new physical address until mid-December. Thanks for all of your love and support for our boy!

Howdy!

I am on a REALLY tight time crunch today, so my email will be really short. But anyways, I WOKE UP TO SNOW TODAY!! Early Christmas! It is even better than I thought it would be. Elder Murphy and I went on a run to the other Elder's apartments and surprised them with an early morning snowball. I honestly thought that snow would be 10x colder than it really is, this is fun. It was snowing while we were running, and I was still sweating while wearing hardly any layers. So far, so good! Now I just have to get past the windy days.

Light the World is SO GOOD! I have probably watched it about 30 or so times at people's houses, and it is still good every time. Even the little things we do can be miracles!

Scripture of the Week:

6 For behold, God hath said a man being evil cannot do that which is good; for if he offereth a gift, or prayeth unto God, except he shall do it with real intent it profiteth him nothing.

7 For behold, it is not counted unto him for righteousness.
8 For behold, if a man being evil giveth a gift, he doeth it grudgingly; wherefore it is counted unto him the same as if he had retained the gift; wherefore he is counted evil before God.

Essentially, obedience to God's commandments isn't enough. Even if you are giving up what you desire in order to serve Him, we must do it with a real, true intent out of charity and love for God. Are you merely sacrificing your will, or are you turning your entire being over to Him? This includes ALL desires, not only unrighteous ones. Everyone can reach this point. All it takes is praying unto Him for charity, and asking what we need to change in our lives to become totally submissive in both thoughts and actions. Then do it!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful season, and remembering Jesus Christ in everything that you do!