Neil, Nathan

Bit of a crazy week, we got COVID and are on the up but we saw lots of miracles even from inside our century-old apartment! We got tons of Facebook referalls the past few days and nearly all of them were so open and honest about wanting to learn about their Heavenly Father and what His plan is for them. Just such genuine, prepared people. As a missionary, you can go for a while looking just about everywhere for those kind of people but to no avail. So to have THEM look for US is such a miracle in and of itself!  As we taught these people, I gained a new appreciation for the simple truths of the gospel. I love how simple and pure it all is. Just the truth that God lives and loves you is life-changing! When someone really believes that and chooses to reach out to God, miracles happen! They find the peace they are searching for and strength to overcome anything they are faced with. "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribul...

"He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do." (2 Nefi 31:12) Our good friend Antonija got baptized and confirmed this past weekend and it was one of the most special moments on my mission seeing her follow Jesus Christ and just glow with joy and light. She's shown me what real honest commitment and integrity really looks like. I'm just so happy for her and I know the light and testimony she brings will make a huge difference here in Croatia!  All the new missionaries and trainers also came to Zagreb for Return and Report and I was just in awe at the people chosen to be here in this mission at this time. They are each so powerful in their own way, but what really stood out to me was their united focus on Jesus Christ. Each one of them, just a few weeks out in the field, showed by their words and actions how much they love the Savior and want to bring others t...

All right, story time! So this week after a lot of fellowshipping we invited a sister in the branch to join on a zoom lesson with our friend getting baptized soon. We helped her prepare and feel ready to teach with us before and from the get-go, she was right there for our friend, helping answer her questions, offer support, and showing genuine love. The Spirit guided the lesson and the sister had the opportunity to share her personal experiences that really connected and brought authenticity and feeling. The lesson was amazing, but the real miracle took place after. We called our member friend and asked her how she was feeling. In tears, she said "You have no idea how much that meant to me. I felt the Spirit of missionary work and again tonight for the first time in so long and I'm here to help with whatever you need going forward. Thank you so much, you made my night." I can't explain how much the work elevates with the added support and testimony a converted member...