Letter to the Class

image If we gave a test, what method would help you the most? A date and time of the test, small quizzes every day, or perhaps a final that was due but we gave no date or time of it only that your two teachers would wear matching ties on that day and also to let you know it was soon one or the other would wear a tie? The Lord has a test but we do not know when it will come to pass. We are asked to prepare by prayerfully reading and studying the scriptures, listening to living Apostles, constantly seeking repentance and being vigilant in renewing our covenants. This test is not of knowledge or feats of strength but of faith, hope, joy, charity; things you work and build. Above all we need to have faith in Christ and know Him. Do not mistake the notion of knowing of Him but know Him. What's the difference? The Savior have three parables the first was of ten virgins. Each was waiting for the groom to invite them to a party. The didn't know when the party started only t

image Children,  We live in a world where we claim to have our stuff together and know our course... Just kidding! When it comes to our lives, we may feel like the owner herding wet cats. The Savior came to a dinner and gave three parables talking about that very thing. The first was about sheep. We have always wondered why the shepherd went alone for his one sheep. Why did he not use a hireling or under-shepherd? Simple! The sheep know the Master's voice. It is also noted he carried the sheep on his shoulders. Has the Savior carried us when our faith was broken to spiritual, physical or emotional pain? Though the shepherd in the story rejoiced it is not to say that the sheep he carried was in perfect health but that he was glad to have them back. (Now this is Brother Bingham 101, if the sheep was hurt, the shepherd would of ended the wounded and show additional joy in their recovery, but that's just me.) The second story was about value. How many of us when we have

Image If at first you do not seek the kingdom try, try, again. The young man who sought the Savior, ran to him and showed that he had done so much and showed so much obedience in the gospel. He asked;  what lacked I yet?  We should be careful and ready for the answer. There's always room to improve. We are at a time in the gospel where others have been in the field of labor laying the foundations and walls of the Lord's church and giving a place for the gospel to dwell and the Atonement can be taught. We must be humble to work as hard as our predecessors. Those times where we fail to seek the kingdoms we should turn and actively be engaged to get back on the path, grab the iron rod and get to work. God is eager to help us when we lack faith, repentance, or the Holy Ghost. We must be wanting because when we seek the Lord and His righteous, we will not be left wanting but will be healed from our infirmities and forgiven of our sins. Just like the young man in the firs

Image 23 Psalm 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. I was thinking of the Psalm. When I was a child I memorized it. We said it every night. Today I reflected on each line.  The Lord is my Shepard. The shepherd knows my name. He has watched over me in all things. I shall not want.  I are never left wanting when I am in the Lord's care. Though times are hard, the Lord will provide the very thing I need. He m