Brev
Bacon
We bought too much bacon this week. I'm pretty sure we've eaten bacon for at least 4 of the meals we ate this week. Am I complaining? No. I love bacon. Let's relate this too the gospel. Bacon = Gospel. One can simply not have too much of the Gospel. I also love the Gospel. Feast upon the word.
Bible Guy
We met this guy that said, and I'm only recording history so you can see how weird some people are, "The Old Testament is the only porn book we are allowed to read" so basically saying the Old Testmanemt is worthless. Mærkeligt mennesker. Which I'll disagree that it's worthless, but I'd say some parts of it... definitely are. I was gonna quote something from songs of soloman, but their pretty ridiculous and not appropriate for this email. They aren't inspired writings or Canon, I'm still confused as to why we still include them in Gospel Library (KJV copyright or something???) anyways, I was reading some writings by Paul (so basically half the new Testament) and I read this one 1 Timothy 1:4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do." if we are looking for truth we're definitely not gonna find it in songs of soloman, but more importantly if you're looking for truth we have to look for it in divine sources, in "godly edifying." We should go to the scriptures, the Prophet, or personal revelation, asking God if what we are reading, hearing, praying about is true. Not always will he give us an answer we want, and that's the hard part. But we must not expect a specific answer from God, instead we should be willing to further His will here on earth.
Brød
I'd say probably the hardest word (bread) to say in Danish is this or Vrøvl (I'm not sure how to define this). The hardest vowel to get in Danish is their ø and y. They're pretty much the same except for the tone... Now all my choir nerds, imagine singing on a vowel... But it's also a dipthong... And it also changes pitch... And everyone in the choir is singing it differently. Welcome to Danish choir! Not the prettiest sound, I usually just do a little gutteral O sound, which is basically what it is, but it's the most annoying vowel. And then we had a challenge to say the difference between Gud (God), gul (yellow), and guld (gold). Now looking at these you're probably like, pfffft thats easyyyyy, and then go to pronounce it Gut (but the d sound in English), gull, and g-uh-ld well sadly... That's incorrect. They are all pronounced like ghoul (like that creepy creature from some nerdy game). But here's the thing... They're not. So one has a shorter version of the L, the other a longer, and the other you stick your tongue out when you say it. Danish is great.
Ball and Blisters
Well, we played floorball (hockey, but a whiffle ball) this week with a member named Kasper and his friend. I was wearing vans because I didn't really think I needed any better shoes for the mission, and that was a bad idea. My companion and I were both wearing long pants... also a bad idea. It was super fun, and I'm actually not too terrible at it. Not even nearly as good as Kasper and his friend are, but I got the ball away from my companion on multiple occasions... and maybe twice from Kasper. Anyways, we finish up the game, I'm pretty sweaty, and my feet are tired. I get back home take off my socks and shoes (in that order), and I find about a quarter size maybe bigger blister... filled with blood. So that felt great, and on the other side just a blister that hurt a bunch. I'm also super sore because I haven't played a game like that forever. But it was so worth it, and we get to do it again next week on Wednesday!
We bought too much bacon this week. I'm pretty sure we've eaten bacon for at least 4 of the meals we ate this week. Am I complaining? No. I love bacon. Let's relate this too the gospel. Bacon = Gospel. One can simply not have too much of the Gospel. I also love the Gospel. Feast upon the word.
Bible Guy
We met this guy that said, and I'm only recording history so you can see how weird some people are, "The Old Testament is the only porn book we are allowed to read" so basically saying the Old Testmanemt is worthless. Mærkeligt mennesker. Which I'll disagree that it's worthless, but I'd say some parts of it... definitely are. I was gonna quote something from songs of soloman, but their pretty ridiculous and not appropriate for this email. They aren't inspired writings or Canon, I'm still confused as to why we still include them in Gospel Library (KJV copyright or something???) anyways, I was reading some writings by Paul (so basically half the new Testament) and I read this one 1 Timothy 1:4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do." if we are looking for truth we're definitely not gonna find it in songs of soloman, but more importantly if you're looking for truth we have to look for it in divine sources, in "godly edifying." We should go to the scriptures, the Prophet, or personal revelation, asking God if what we are reading, hearing, praying about is true. Not always will he give us an answer we want, and that's the hard part. But we must not expect a specific answer from God, instead we should be willing to further His will here on earth.
Brød
I'd say probably the hardest word (bread) to say in Danish is this or Vrøvl (I'm not sure how to define this). The hardest vowel to get in Danish is their ø and y. They're pretty much the same except for the tone... Now all my choir nerds, imagine singing on a vowel... But it's also a dipthong... And it also changes pitch... And everyone in the choir is singing it differently. Welcome to Danish choir! Not the prettiest sound, I usually just do a little gutteral O sound, which is basically what it is, but it's the most annoying vowel. And then we had a challenge to say the difference between Gud (God), gul (yellow), and guld (gold). Now looking at these you're probably like, pfffft thats easyyyyy, and then go to pronounce it Gut (but the d sound in English), gull, and g-uh-ld well sadly... That's incorrect. They are all pronounced like ghoul (like that creepy creature from some nerdy game). But here's the thing... They're not. So one has a shorter version of the L, the other a longer, and the other you stick your tongue out when you say it. Danish is great.
Ball and Blisters
Well, we played floorball (hockey, but a whiffle ball) this week with a member named Kasper and his friend. I was wearing vans because I didn't really think I needed any better shoes for the mission, and that was a bad idea. My companion and I were both wearing long pants... also a bad idea. It was super fun, and I'm actually not too terrible at it. Not even nearly as good as Kasper and his friend are, but I got the ball away from my companion on multiple occasions... and maybe twice from Kasper. Anyways, we finish up the game, I'm pretty sweaty, and my feet are tired. I get back home take off my socks and shoes (in that order), and I find about a quarter size maybe bigger blister... filled with blood. So that felt great, and on the other side just a blister that hurt a bunch. I'm also super sore because I haven't played a game like that forever. But it was so worth it, and we get to do it again next week on Wednesday!
Benevolent Budskab
I've been thinking a lot about how when things get hard, the first thing people blame is God and their faith. Not all people of course do this, but there are many that do it. They ask "where is God when I needed him most" "why don't we receive miracles when I ask just this one time" etc... Well I think in those times, it is most important to cling to your faith. I've gone through some hard stuff and I've seen both sides of clinging to my faith and being angry with God, and clinging to my faith is that which has helped me the most. It's lessened my burdens, "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure" (2 thessalonians 1:4). It brings glory and it helps you remember the simple truths such as Jesus Christ has suffered for all the effects of the fall so that he can understand exactly what you are going through. We can't let go of our faith when a tragedy happens, when someone passes away, when we are broken. Instead, we must cling to our faith, endure the trial, have patience in faith, so that we can remember that there is a life beyond this life, a place where we are sealed to our family for eternity. Where the little things shouldn't matter as much in the grand aspect of time and all eternity. Where we will receive rest from our trials. I'm thankful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the goodness, joy, and peace it had brought into my life. I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to go out here in Denmark and serve the Lord who has brought me that peace. Even if none will listen, it is still all worth it to show others the joy that I've felt and show them that if they will listen, they can find joy also. It is how God always is, we may turn completely away from God, not looking back, but he is always, always waiting for us with open arms waiting for us to just turn around. We just have to look towards him.
Challenge: Turn towards God, it doesn't have to be a whole 360° (because then you'd just be facing the same way ;) it doesn't have to be a 180° turn, but do something to show God you're trying to look towards him. Choose one aspect in your life to try to improve, one small thing. Maybe you curse, try to stop cussing with a rubber band, ask for forgiveness from those around you and the Lord. Maybe you get impatient with people, try to keep calmer the next time. Whatever it may be, take the time to focus on one aspect, and turn towards God with it.
Word of the Week: jeg kan ikke fordrage det! - I can not stand it!
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be ye follows of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."
This week was a bunch better than last week, thank you for all your prayers and love that you guys give me. I hope your week is super awesome! I love you all so much!
Med kærlig hilsen,
Ældste Salisbury
I've been thinking a lot about how when things get hard, the first thing people blame is God and their faith. Not all people of course do this, but there are many that do it. They ask "where is God when I needed him most" "why don't we receive miracles when I ask just this one time" etc... Well I think in those times, it is most important to cling to your faith. I've gone through some hard stuff and I've seen both sides of clinging to my faith and being angry with God, and clinging to my faith is that which has helped me the most. It's lessened my burdens, "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure" (2 thessalonians 1:4). It brings glory and it helps you remember the simple truths such as Jesus Christ has suffered for all the effects of the fall so that he can understand exactly what you are going through. We can't let go of our faith when a tragedy happens, when someone passes away, when we are broken. Instead, we must cling to our faith, endure the trial, have patience in faith, so that we can remember that there is a life beyond this life, a place where we are sealed to our family for eternity. Where the little things shouldn't matter as much in the grand aspect of time and all eternity. Where we will receive rest from our trials. I'm thankful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the goodness, joy, and peace it had brought into my life. I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to go out here in Denmark and serve the Lord who has brought me that peace. Even if none will listen, it is still all worth it to show others the joy that I've felt and show them that if they will listen, they can find joy also. It is how God always is, we may turn completely away from God, not looking back, but he is always, always waiting for us with open arms waiting for us to just turn around. We just have to look towards him.
Challenge: Turn towards God, it doesn't have to be a whole 360° (because then you'd just be facing the same way ;) it doesn't have to be a 180° turn, but do something to show God you're trying to look towards him. Choose one aspect in your life to try to improve, one small thing. Maybe you curse, try to stop cussing with a rubber band, ask for forgiveness from those around you and the Lord. Maybe you get impatient with people, try to keep calmer the next time. Whatever it may be, take the time to focus on one aspect, and turn towards God with it.
Word of the Week: jeg kan ikke fordrage det! - I can not stand it!
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be ye follows of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."
This week was a bunch better than last week, thank you for all your prayers and love that you guys give me. I hope your week is super awesome! I love you all so much!
Med kærlig hilsen,
Ældste Salisbury
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