Testimony by Example

Janeen, Roy, and Jess Howard

We try to always remember our role as parents, and the duty we have to teach our children those eternal principles of happiness.  The best way to teach is by example, so we have volunteered for full time church service for a short time.  In one year we will return to the fellowship of our family.  Until then, please stay in touch with us in this blog, by email, and Skype.  Please sign up as a "Follower" with Google Friend Connect, so that you will know when we have posted.

"And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge and he hath made you free." Helaman 14:30

"We have learned this, that God lives; we have learned that when we call upon him he hears our prayers; we have learned that it is the height of human happiness to fear God and observe his laws and keep his commandments; we have learned that is is a duty devolving upon us to try and make all men happy and intelligent, which happiness and intelligence can only be obtained through obedience to the laws of God.  It is in him that we trust" (The Gospel Kingdom, p. 30).

Elder Mervyn B. Arnold spoke in the General Conference last weekend.

Newlyweds Janeen and Roy with
Roy's parents, Corine and Edward Howard
August, 1970

Testimony by Example

My parents not only left us the legacy of their written testimonies, but also by the way they lived their lives. 6 Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good. Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it has been said and written of them.

Come unto Christ and free yourself of all ungodliness. We are not free to choose the consequences of our choices. The commandments and rules protect us from sadness, grief, bitterness, disappointment, and other negative consequences. The grass is not greener on the other side of the fence, wickedness never was happiness. Through the Atonement the Lord is able to invite us thus will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?