Welcoming the New Year.

Well here it is! The much anticipated Christensen blog.

You'll have to go easy on me, I'm new to this and just am getting the hang of it. Suggestions, constructive criticism, and encouragement is much appreciated.

To start off the New Year there is always the "Resolutions." I have never been much of a resolution maker, and even less of a resolution follow through-er. But this year Rhett and I as a couple have resolved to get in shape. But not in the typical, eat better, exercise more kind of way. This getting in shape is much deeper. We are getting in shape spiritually. We are going to get to the temple by the end of the year.

We had stake conference last weekend and our Stake President, in the Saturday night Adult session, gave a talk on "The Rescue." He said we should have a goal to rescue one soul this year. We resolved to save ourselves. As we watched the broadcast Sunday morning Brother Jeffery R. Holland gave a talk on "Resolve to Resolve." He was telling us to resolve past sins, give forgiveness where necessary, by doing this we can grow spiritually. He mentioned that we must forgive ourselves, which may be an overlooked step in the process of repentance. "As god forgives and forgets, so must we of ourselves." This sometimes is no small task. But one that will bring us much joy.

These issues hit home for me and Rhett. We knew that we needed to be rescued and to resolve to resolve. We met with our new bishop in the Vista 3rd ward. We are on our way. We know obstacles will come and we will be tempted to fall into old habits, but with the lords help and guidance we can do anything! We would like to believe the hardest parts are over and now we are on the steady incline.

Again, this is new to me. I could you some help from seasoned bloggers. I guess it will come with practice.