Feeling old

Yes I am feeling old...first of all because my knees and shoulders creak and hurt (especially in the morning), but especially today after I found out that I have a second student in one of my seminary classes who was in my ward while I was growing up...or rather they were born when I was in high school! It's enough to make you feel old! But it is also fun to see how small the world is when you're a Mormon.

One other thought for today...THE BOOK OF MORMON IS THE WORD OF GOD! As I have studied it these last few weeks in particular I have noticed things that I learn about Christ that there is no way a farm boy in upstate New York in the early 1800's could have just made up. It is absolutely the work of God. No doubt about it. If you haven't read it yet, read it! Find what I have found...that the Book of Mormon can bring you closer to Christ and bless your life with spiritual power that you can't find in other ways. 

Tonight we went to see the Carl Bloch, Heinrich Hofmann and Frans Schwartz exhibit at the BYU museum of art. It was amazing to see the dedication to Christ that these artists had and the abilities which The Lord blessed them with to create such fantastic art. There was a great spirit there as we had a chance to reflect on the Savior's life with the kids...even though half the time we were just trying to make sure that our kids weren't touching the priceless works of art! I love the Savior and I love those who love the Savior enough to give so much of their time and talents to Him and His cause. I hope that more people are brought to Christ through the works of these men and other men and women of faith around the world.