Spiritual stuff:
So about two weeks ago we finally got into the home of a less active member that I've been trying to meet with since I got to Australia. He opened up and shared how he has read into a fair number of Anti-mormon articles and all this "research" has led him to have reservations about coming to church. He says he would love to come if he believed it, and his wife (a recent convert) really wants to come, but his influence has been holding her back. It sounded like a golden opportunity, so I told him I could help him find the answers to all of his questions, but it would require us coming over on a consistent basis. He agreed to weekly lessons and I've been studying like crazy in all of my spare time hahaha. All this study has really helped me develop an increased appreciation for the Christlike outlook the Church has maintained in spite of the constant attacks and slander from various individuals and organizations. From everything I have read, I have come to a few important conclusions; (1) the church is possibly THE MOST transparent organization of which I know. (2) there are virtually no arguments against the church that have not been answered competently by Mormon scholars. (3) most anti-mormon arguments can be traced back to either a) misinterpreted research done by Mormon scholars or b) falsified evidence.
For anyone not alive in the 80's, I would highly recommend President Hinkley's talks with reference to the Mark Hoffman case. I was particularly impressed by his continued faith and honesty in dealing with the public during some very trying years.
Funny stuff:
A couple weeks ago, the APs called and asked us to go clean out a flat that was getting closed down. The missionaries before had left a bit of a mess and the landlord had complained about it. We were told that the flat would 100% for sure be unlocked. So we showed up with cleaning supplies in hand, ready to do some major deep cleaning. You probably guessed it already, but when we showed up, the flat was locked. Luckily for us, the laundry window had been left open, so I hopped through and opened the door. After cleaning for a bit, we started to notice the beeping noise coming from the other room. Who installs a security system in a missionary flat anyways? Hahaha
Elder Raab and I weren't sure what to do so we just locked the door and left.... haha nobody's said anything yet....
Happy Birthday to Tad today!
OFA ATU!
Elder Nelson
P.S. chat has been discontinued in our mission, so I'm only allowed 1 email per week.
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