He is Risen!.... i read, and i believe it

"if a man die, shall he live again?"--job.

"EVERY other living man or woman has pondered"--monson

this really stood out to me, you know how i love absolute terms. it really made me realize, no matter how much some people seem to careless about God and what they do with their lives...they can't help but think what is happening next. knowing that makes us have a job. we have answers that others do not. and EVERYONE cares about this answer.

"man alone received intelligence-- a brain, a mind, and a SOUL"

okay i was under the impression that every living thing has a soul?

okay this is a question for anyone who has an answer.

"we knew our purpose was to:

1.gain a physical body

2.overcome trials

3.prove that we would keep the commandments"

the thought, 'what about the 'that men might have joy' part'? it's not, that we just came here to play. i was thinking the joy comes through overcoming those trials and knowing we are making God happy. not just pure frivolity.

reading about Christ's last days always makes me tear up. i mean the physical pain must have just been excruciating. the thing that really gets me though is His never ending compassion. i am pretty sure the kindest words in all the scriptures are "father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." i am not even that forgiving sometimes when people cut me in the grocery line.

LOVE this parallel, i had not thought about it before.

"for as in adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."

Men bring death. Christ brings life. thats so beautiful.

the story of Jason is so hardcore. i love it. we talked about it in relief society last week, i had a rare chance to go since my class was covered in primary.

"Called to serve their missions together--on both sides of the veil". really? heartbreak hotel. but so lovely.

i love how President Monson kept saying "i have read...and i believe". those are some of the strongest words. and i really feel like i want to start taking claim of my beliefs like that. turns out i know stuff. i have been reading...and i do believe. challenge to all to really take ownership of their testimonies. you put in the time, you are worthy to have all the Lord has for you.