4 Nephi

"And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people."  This blissful time in the history of the Americas lasted 200 years.  The gospel that Jesus had brought with him had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.  Let his love sink deep into my heart.  Bless me with the gift of charity--the pure love of Christ.  I want my family to know how much I love them.  That love is eternal--no matter what.

More of My Book of Mormon Testimony

Christ's visit to America, documented in the Book of Mormon, settles the question "Is this book true?" completely for me.  I picture Him here.  I see Him invite the 2500 onlookers to come and feel the prints of the nails in His hands, wrists, and feet.  I see Him heal their sick and afflicted.  I hear Him blessing and praying for the children.  I see the angels ministering to the little children.  I believe, as pictured in the Minerva Tiechert painting, that the angels brought food baked in heaven, and Celestial Sprite to drink (out of the containers if they wanted to).  In her painting, the angels brought barrels of yummy drinks, platters of baked goodies, and probably games to play. I feel that somehow those of us yet to be born on the earth were allowed to witness and perhaps participate in this glorious event.  I love the Book of Mormon.  I know it is true through the confirming voice of the Spirit of God speaking to my soul and heart.

Testimony

This past week end was General Conference.  We didn't see much of it because of travel.  But during the travel time I had confirmed over and over in my heart the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.  The words, "What are you going to do about the Book of Mormon?" came into my mind followed by a flood warm feelings and memories of reading it, teaching it, sharing it, and testifying of its truthfulness. I also felt the need to continue telling everyone I know that it is true.  So I started today with my seminary students.