We Know That!

I was listening to a couple messages on-line to prepare for my Relief Society Lesson this Sunday.  I was watching this short movie.   Jacob was sitting on the couch behind me playing video games with the boys.  "Hey Mom!  We know that!"  he yelled from the couch.  Elder Ballard's message:  "By small and simple things, are great things brought to pass!"  ...our scripture theme for the school year.  Either the message has sunk in - or he is really good at multi-tasking in high tech audio media.  Hmmm.

Watch it here:

Flecks of Gold

Or here: (do you know about this great web site?)

Flecks of Gold on Mormon Channel

or read it here:

Finding Joy Through Loving Serivice

"Brothers and sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ is simple, no matter how much we try to make it complicated. We should strive to keep our lives similarly simple, unencumbered by extraneous influences, focused on those things that matter most.

What are the precious, simple things of the gospel that bring clarity and purpose to our lives? What are the flecks of gospel gold whose patient accumulation over the course of our lifetime will reward us with the ultimate treasure—the precious gift of eternal life?... Love!" ... “Kindness is the essence of greatness. … [It] is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes”

...just what I needed to read for the week!