10, 5, or even 3 years ago I never ever would have thought I would be a Mormon. Whenever I'd see pictures of temples, I saw them as dangerous, because I had always been warned of the falsity of the Mormon Church. Now, when I see a picture of a temple, I am proud. I am proud that I know for a fact that this church is true. I am proud that I know that revelation is real and that God answers prayers. I am proud that I understand what to do when I need knowledge or direction (James 1:5). I am proud that I was raised by parents who taught me to revere God and to study his scriptures. I am proud that I don't have all the answers, because that allows me to grow. I can't believe how real the Holy Spirit is. I always knew I was guided and directed, but ever since having the gift of the Holy Ghost conferred upon my head, my life is so incredibly, physically different. I want the world to know that I do not take this gift for granted. I am so proud of my membership in the Lord's church. I remember riding in the car with Selena, Amy, and Marcus about 5 years ago. We were in Cottonwood, about to take their engagement pictures. When we passed by an LDS church building, Marcus looked out the window and said, "There's the only true church." Of course my face turned red, mad because I knew Marcus was only saying that because me, the Baptist girl, was in the car. Now I know why he said that. I understand how you want to take every tiny opportunity to share the truth. How grateful I am for the truth!
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AMEN to that SISTER !!! I am glad you got baptized Allison, I am so happy for you and for your family !!!! It's amazing how the gospel helps in your every day life. I dont know what I would do with out it!
allison. why are you the sweetest girl ever. AND I AM FRIENDS WITH YOU! I'm glad my name was mentioned in that post. haha. I love that you have such a strong testimony. You always make me want to be better. You even do your visiting teaching. good job. Just remember i predicted your life. i love you allison. "good post" ( i really wanted to say something else but you know that would not be appropriate.) I love you!
What an awesome post. I am seriously so amazed at all that you've been through. And your testimony is SO strong, way stronger than mine, and I admire that. Thank you for always being such a great example to ME. You were more righteous as a baptist girl than a lot of Mormons I knew. It taught me a lesson early in life. I'm so glad we're still friends!
I love spiritual posts!
You are wonderful!
I feel the same way exactly Allison. Everything good in my life is a product of the gospel of Jesus Christ and my testimony of the Church. I wish I could give the world the joy and peace that the Holy Ghost gives and the assurance of happiness in the life to come that we have. They don't seem to want it or WON"T accept it. I guess that is partly because of what you were saying, the untrue negatives things that is said about us "Mormons". I challenge anyone who really wants to know for themselves to read the Book of Mormon and see how it rings true and helps them feel closer to our Savior. There is no disputing the feelings that that Book creates. God is the giver of all good things and feelings so one who reads with an open heart will know for sure that it is of GOd. Thanks for that post and for being such a wonderful example of faith and strength.
you are amazing! I love reading and hearing your testimony. I think I take advantage of having the gospel in my life, my whole life, because I've never not had it and so I never had to search as hard as you to find the truth. I am so thankful for the gospel and for you being such a good example to me. Thank you!
oh allison, i love you. you are such a great example. seriously, you are have one of the strongest testimonies and you make me want to be a better person. i got chills reading your post...the holy ghost!
and i also love that little story at the end! i don't remember that, but i am glad that you do! :)
you guys need to come to Utah now! you guys could do a session in Salt Lake...and we could watch Sam! please please please! come SOOOOOOON.
also, i got your text last night. that is funny...i hate when stuff gets returned when its been forever!
I love what you said about marcus sharing that small comment, its so true, when you know you do want every small opportunity to share! I so loved talking to you on new years, i felt like it was a conversation so overdue and I am so glad that I got to hear your testimony! YAY FOR THE TRUTH! Well, i love you and your awesome family!
Allison you are my hero. You are such a good person.
What a wonderful testimony! I love that you shared it so we could all hear it. I have to say, I ALWAYS knew in my heart that you would convert one day. I don't know why, but I knew that you were a deeply spiritual, loving person, that would eventually feel of the truth and spirit of the gospel. I am really happy for you and to be honest, pretty jealous. What is Jake's problem, he just needs to get baptized already! :) Really though, you are a wonderful example to me and you give me strength and hope that I very often need. I love you!
AAAAHHHH! This post makes my heart so happy. IF the sister missionaries that had the opprotunity to teach you ever read this they would cry and cry. AND you even mentioned Cottonwood in it-the COOLEST place in the world!
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