Sunday, December 20, 2009

Linda conducting her Cerritos elementary school 2nd & 3rd grade choir in "Pickle in the Tannenbaum" for their Christmas concert 2009.

Cole singing in his Elementary Ensemble choir from the Bellflower School District for their Christmas concert.

Mandy's solo in her Showtime choir for their Christmas concert at Mayfair High School.

Taryn's solo in her Showtime choir for their Christmas concert at Mayfair High School.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Being Bishop


Being Bishop means being busy. Busy but great because of the service to others. It's a juggle though. Have to be there for the family as well. I want to be there for the family! I also want to be there for the Ward. Just when I think I've fond a good balance in life, I get called to something like this. It's still a great service though, I haven't had this kind of day to day spirituality day in and day out since my mission days. I'm not sure if that's because of my laziness of the past or if the call is just like this. Probably a little of both. I certainly don't have time anymore to be lazy or to go to a movie or to just hang out. I'm busy!

There is definitely a mantle. The keys are real and I couldn't fulfill the calling with out those keys and the promptings of the Holy Ghost and the revelations they revel. So in that sense, it's great. Fantastic really! But, there's always something to do and I always feel I could be doing a little more, a little better. My family is the best though. Very understanding and supportive. Linda is very patient with my service. She's the best. The Ward is great too and the Ward leaders and members really do the heavy lifting. I couldn't do it without them. Their faith gives me hope. I love my Ward and being Bishop has only increased that love. It is a good call but then, all calls should be, it's just a matter of diligence. Got to be about the work and lose myself in the Lord. Matthew 16:25 "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it". This is so true and being a Bishop really puts that into focus.