Don’t just read to read. Ask yourself, why are you reading the scriptures? Are you doing it because someone told you to or because you just feel like you should? You should read and study to find answers for yourself and for others. It can be so easy not to read, but if we make Read more about Don’t Give Up! Tips for Reading the Scriptures[…]
There is a lot to consider when deciding to serve a mission. I’ve gone through the process myself and collected the scriptures that helped me the most. Comment below if you have more! Scriptures How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth salvation, Isa. 52:7. I will both search my sheep Read more about Should I Serve a Mission? 20+ Scriptures to Consider[…]
Every missionary could use some of the added strength that can be found in the scriptures. Read through these and share one with your special Elder or sister. Be Thou an Example: Missionary Examples to Follow Nephi In the Book of Mormon, a righteous son of Lehi and Sariah (1 Ne. 1:1–4; 2:5). Nephi had strong Read more about 25+ Scriptures for Your Missionary[…]
A Successful Missionary When I was preparing to serve a mission, I would often hear stories from returned missionaries who would tell me funny stories, uplifting stories, or bizarre experiences they had on their missions. A mission sounded like such a unique time of life– I came to realize that that is true! At the Read more about 10 ways to know you are a successful Missionary[…]
Here are some things you can do before you report to the MTC for your LDS mission! Pre-Mission Bucket List Sleep in. You could start adjusting now, but you’re better off enjoying lazy mornings while they last. Spend some time by yourself. It’s good to have some reflection time, and as much as you’ll love Read more about Pre-Mission Bucket List: 10 Things to do before the MTC[…]
‘New Zealand’ probably dreams up visions of huge snow capped mountains, sheep covered rolling fields and fierce looking local tribes with tattooed faces, who war-dance in a pit surrounded by flaming torches. But in the best possible way, The MTC couldn’t be further from that vision. There are few people who know more about the Read more about MISSION GEEK: The New Zealand MTC – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW[…]
There’s one trick that every missionary needs to know. It’s a super awesome secret that the best missionaries figure out pretty early on into their missions. And one I’m going to give you for free! (I know, how kind of me) Most missionaries learn this skill through some hard times, big trials and ‘rough patches’, Read more about MISSION GEEK: ONE TRICK EVERY MISSIONARY SHOULD KNOW[…]
I am currently studying at BYU, and have been traveling back and forth from my home country (Hong Kong) to the U.S. and other countries and cities by plane for the past seven years. Here are some personal experiences about packing luggage that can help you have a safe and pleasant trip to your LDS Read more about Tips for Packing Your Mission Carry-on Baggage[…]
The church is ever embracing technology as a tool to help accomplish the Lord’s purposes. One such tool that is starting to be implemented for some missionaries in training is Skype. The Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, has started using Skype for some missions as a way to help missionaries get more practice in Read more about MTC using Skype for Language Training[…]
If you’ve been called to a Spanish-speaking stateside mission recently, don’t be surprised if you don’t stop in Provo, Utah for your language training. You might go to Mexico City, Mexico. Because of the huge influx of incoming missionaries this summer, the Provo Missionary Training Center is no longer able to accommodate everyone. With the Read more about Some Missionaries called ‘Stateside’ Report to Mexico MTC[…]