Love really is the key.

Feb. 13th, 2012
"You have to teach with love, this is the only way that the adversary can be thwarted.  Love really is the key. This is why he sent his son for us.  All we have to do as missionaries (and this includes you guys too) is help these people find the love of the lord." There was a family that used to be well off and had a dramatic turn in their situation.  They were embarrassed and were reluctant to let the Elders in because they had nothing to sit on. Joseph reassured him that he would rather sit on the floor-the Lord prepares his children to hear his message. Joseph  bore strong testimony with love about the gospel and the father said, "I know this is the Saviors gospel.  I will read this book and pray about it but I already know that this church is true. Seeing you people come in to my house and sit on the concrete floor,  with no judgement in your eyes, but with love. I already know that you are servants of our God. Your teaching has to be true.´´ I know that with our actions we testify to people of our gospel.  With our love we seal our testimonies. 

Never let your gaurd down!

 "P-day Elder J. Silva and I are learning Jujitsu, and we are learning to fight really well. I've noticed a cool thing about Jujistu. The object is to choke your opponent or win by points or tap outs.  There are two positions that are the most famous; the position where you win and the position where you loose. You must watch every part of your body. Our lives are the same way, we can have all our gaurds up against Satan but if we forget one little part he will grab this part and use it to his advantage to choke us. He only focuses on the weak points and not the strong.  He really wants to choke you out. We have to apply this to our lives. Watch your weak points. Now go out spread your testimony by showing your love for others like our savior and never let your gaurd down!!!  :)  Love Elder Vincent"