A Disciple Preparation Center

I am always inspired each time I read the talk from Elder Bednar, “A Disciple Preparation Center”. His words motivate me to take advantage of the opportunities I have to learn at BYU-Idaho. Not just as an educational learning experience but also a spiritual one that can elevate me to be a better disciple of Christ. Even though I am an online student and don’t take any classes on the actual campus, I can still feel the spirit that BYU-Idaho is known for.

I am fortunate enough to have the Boston temple just 30 minutes away from me. I certainly don’t go as often as I should. But after reading Elder Bednar’s talk and the advice from the temple presidents who have visited him, I want to make more of an effort to go and worship there more often. I want to have the same wisdom and perspective as Elder Washburn when he said, “I have come to better and more fully understand the protection available in the temple and through our covenants. I have come to better and more fully understand what it means to make an acceptable offering of temple worship. There is a difference between church-attending, tithe-paying members who occasionally rush into the temple to go through a session and those members who faithfully and consistently worship in the temple.” As I attend the temple more regularly I’m sure I will gain a better understanding and feel the protection he speaks of.