Wednesday, March 9, 2011

I'm a mormon

   My name is Kerry Keith Olsen. And I'm a  mormon. I have heard this phrase every single day of my mission so far. Today as I studied and as I look at the account of others that say "i'm a mormon" today I thought to myself what did this really mean to me. I sat pondering this question over and over again in my mind the thought came to me, I'm a mormon cause I choose to be one. It's something that I am very proud to say. I love to read, well I didn't when I was younger but for one reason or another I have found so much joy in reading right before coming out on my mission. I credit a lot of this to my mother because she absolutely loves to read and I think genetically speaking I'm picking up on a lot of that; anywho, because of this love of reading now part of me I have grown to love the Book of Mormon more than I have ever thought I would. The story and the principles that I can apply tomy daily life has made me more structered as a person and as a servant of the Lord. I can honestly say that I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and that He gave me gifts not only to share them and build His kingdom but He gave them to me so that I can learn about Him and His divine plan for me. I find so much joy in the work of the Savior and in sharing my talents and gifts from God to all those around me.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

He Will Give You Help


This story toughed my heart. I have been blessed to not have to go through this pain thus far in my life, but what comfort it brings me to know that we can see our friends and family again. The Atonement is a powerful gift given to us by Jesus Christ, He wants us to use it, He wants us to ask for repentance so that we can have joy in this life and the life to come.