charity & service

charity/service

October 30, 2013

Small and Ordinary Actions

It was daybreak when I opened my eyes. Sunlight was beaming in the room through the window. After a quick wash I was handed a new set of clothes. It was my new look, my new monk robes. I never...
September 22, 2013

The Kids

Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded by Danny Thomas. Saint Jude is a place where children that are diagnosed with cancer can go to find cures. Families of these children can find relief at this hospital not only in...
September 18, 2013

Loving Life

I believe that it is better to be joyful than content. To be content is to be peacefully happy or simply satisfied, while being joyful means being completely ecstatic and full of radiant pleasure. I guess it just boils down...
September 7, 2013

Their Be a Servant to the People, You Will Be King

Human like to be powerful, and as a consequence he can rule the others. The powerful could be a result of force or gaining a wealth. I believe that if you serve the others and try to help them, you...
September 5, 2013

The Art of Giving Back

I believe in giving back to others. I believe it makes people stronger and allows for opportunities in personal growth and development. Whether we fail an exam or in a life situation, giving back can never be failed. At a...
August 27, 2013

Service Is the Key

From the time I was very young my father taught me of the importance of service. He pushed the fact that it was important to help others but he never mentioned the benefits that come from service, the satisfaction that...
August 27, 2013

Lowell’s Legacy

Beginning at age twelve, and for three successive summers, I worked at the Bennion Teton Boys Ranch where I learned to appreciate hard work and discovered the joys of service. Our daily schedule consisted of waking up bright and early,...
August 27, 2013

I Believe in Changing Lives

During the summer of 2009 my mother, sister, and I signed up for a mission trip with no idea of what we were getting into. After we arrived in the Dominican Republic with thirty people, from the new church we...
August 27, 2013

It Was NOT Just A Normal Day

“Good morning teachers and students, at this time teachers may release the students attending the field trip,” the PA system blared. I felt like bursting out of my chair and screaming with joy as soon as I heard this announcement....