"You're With Jesus"

-Our new friend Kamva read all the way from 1 Nephi to Alma in a week. That's some powerful stuff. However, he's restarting and taking notes so he can get a better understanding, which is even more powerful. He is having some personal struggles so pray for our boy Kamva that he's in the right place to receive the gospel. Cause man, he's elect. 

-Our interesting friend Kenneth showed us all his scriptures including the sealed portion, plates of brass, sealed portion of The Book of Moses. It was Wack. Almost instantly I felt nothing but confusion and darkness in what he was showing us. We tried to explain to him revelation stewardship, priesthood authority, etc. But he was just showing us all these scriptures that he'd take WAY out of context. Never taught someone like this guy. He believes in The Book of Mormon, that Joseph Smith was a true prophet, and D&C. But hardly believes any of the truth taught in them. The devil is the author of all lies and a deceiver. Follow the prophet and follow the Spirit.

-New year's eve was Interesting. We saw 3 drunk dudes in 2 minutes drinking bottoms all the way up while going at least 40 mph. Had to have been the most dangerous road in South Africa that night, lol. 

-President Stringham gave an amazing devotional on his experiences and lessons learned when hiking Mount Everest. Here are a few of the lessons he learned: 

  •"Find the right balance between looking up and looking down"

  •"When something matters, it always matters"

 •"This is who I am no matter what, where or how the wind blows." 

  •"The right friends make all the difference"

This last one is big to me. The right friends really are the difference maker, for either good or bad. Eternal grateful for my best friends! Choose friends that lift you up and help you as President Stringham put it "Soar like an Eagle". I love my friends. 

-2024 crazy stuff, doesn't sound real. I would not trade 2023 for anything, the greatest year of my life. Although there was a lot of opposition, but opposition is just an opportunity for growth. This year I've learned so much, however the most important thing I've come to understand is the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I know He can enable us to do anything and overcome all sin and trial. He is the Christ, He does live, and He does love us. 

-Elder Quick