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Image of Christ survives Provo Tabernacle burning in December. I love this story, especially now that the Tabernacle’s becoming the next Provo Temple. (I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am for what my friend has fondly dubbed The Templenacle).

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, ,but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." — Ephesians 6:10-18 (via findingjoyinthejourney)

A video someone in my group took during my Jerusalem Study Abroad.

It’s a portion of our group singing “Child’s Prayer” a cappella in the Church of All Nations at the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.

I love this place so much. I especially loved this church, too. Whether or not it was the exact site that Christ suffered didn’t matter to me. What made the place sacred is that generations of Christians have come here to worship and to commemorate the event that happened in Gethsemane. It doesn’t so much matter exactly where it happened as much as that it did happen. And I do know that Christ suffered for us so that we can be with Him again.

I was reading in my journal tonight and came across an insight by Sister Judd, my religion professor’s wife. I thought it would be neat to share it, if for no other reason than just to have it on my blog. But I really liked it, so hopefully you will, too! Enjoy! From the wisdom of Sister Judd:

“One of the main messages of the Old Testament is that no matter what, the Lord will keep His promises. Abraham & Isaac, Moses, Joshua in Jericho, King David, Hezekiah, armies turned back miraculously, Gideon, Esther, Daniel, etc. They were to prove to the people that the Lord will keep His promises. No matter how impossible the odds, no matter the differences that don’t make sense, the Lord keeps His promises.

In the New Testament, the impossible odds were spiritual: the woman taken in adultery, the man born blind, the woman at the well. No matter how impossible the spiritual odds, the Lord can overcome those in our lives. The Lord still proves that He keeps His promises against all odds, and that He will always come through for us.”

-Journal Entry, August 9, 2011, written during a talk by Sister Judd

"Leaving your life up to reality denies the fact that our God is a God of miracles." — My Friend Meeshell

Dear Followers, 

I will be taking a hiatus from tumblr from the dates of April 26th-August 11th. Just thought you should be aware ahead of time, so that you don’t feel a sudden gaping hole in your life when I stop posting. If you would like to know what I’m up to during that time, you can click here. Thanks, guys!

"If I had a transcript of your prayers, would I know who is praying?" — President Dennis Dahle, My LDS Stake President