What’s Up?

“What’s Up?” New Era, Sept. 2010, 38–39

What’s Up?

Mutual Theme: Joshua 1:9 Sudoku

The objective of a regular Sudoku is to fill the 9×9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9 only one time. For this puzzle, instead of numbers, use the scripture reference and the eight words in bold to complete the puzzle.

Joshua 1:9

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

courage							Joshua 1:9	afraid
afraid	Lord		Joshua 1:9	courage				strong
Joshua 1:9		good			Lord		dismayed	with thee
		Joshua 1:9		Lord	dismayed		afraid	God
Lord		God						good
strong		with thee			God	Joshua 1:9		Lord
God	Joshua 1:9	afraid					Lord	dismayed
	good	Lord	God	dismayed	Joshua 1:9
dismayed	strong	courage	Lord	with thee	afraid		good	Joshua 1:9

Youth Conference and My Testimony

When I went to youth conference one year, I had no idea of the impact it would have on me. We had three days packed full of fun activities, and I was excited to see old friends, meet new ones, and get involved. But my favorite part was the testimony meeting. The Spirit was strong as we bore our testimonies of the gospel, and many of us were moved to tears. For me this beautiful feeling lasted for days after the conference, and I wanted it to stay. I didn’t even watch TV or listen to non-Church music. This experience truly strengthened my testimony of the Church.

The Spirit is the only way for us to know the Church is true. We must do things to allow the Holy Ghost to be with us, like studying the scriptures, praying sincerely every day, and thinking of times when we have felt the Spirit. When we live with the Spirit, we can feel His warmth and know the Church is true. I love the gospel; it has answers and direction. I wish that everyone in the world could know what we know.

Tahnee H., 20, South Australia