Neil, Nathan

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all enjoyed this special time to remember Jesus Christ and love those around you as He did and does today.  Moroni 7:47-48 reads: 47 But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him. 48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; I've prayed and worked for this love all throughout my mission and it's in those little moments of service and kindness that makes all the effort worth it. I love that we can seek for charity and receive it as we follow Christ and live and love as He would. That love changes everything. It might not change your situation or difficulties you face, but it will allow you to overcome them with Christ's help. Elder Neil Pictures: -Mission Christmas Conference -Servi...

We had transfers and I'm still here in Zagreb but with Elder Poulson!! (Good friends from the MTC). He's awesome and it's always a good time serving together! This week was full of new missionaries, workouts, planning, traveling, trainings, lessons, and a few special miracles. One of them for me was our friend, a less active member, coming to church on Sunday. We spent so much time last transfer trying to stay in touch with him, support him, and invite him but with no results. But the moment he walked into church on Sunday, all of it was worth it. He was just glowing and member after member came up and hugged him, telling him how much they missed him and loved him. He told me after how much each call, each message, each prayer meant to him. He said he would never have made it without each of those efforts. I love the principle here that no effort is wasted. When we do our part, when we show our faith, the Lord will work His miracles in His time and in His way. It can be so ...