Some new things!

I have posted some neat, and Spiritually Uplifting videos on the blog and in this post...

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The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies among the possessions in North America of the Kingdom of Great Britain at first rejected the governance of the Parliament of Great Britain, and later the British monarchy itself, to become the sovereign United States of America. In this period the colonies first rejected the authority of the Parliament to govern them without representation, expelled all royal officials and set up thirteen Provincial Congresses or equivalent to form individual self-governing states. Through representatives sent to the Second Continental Congress, they originally joined together to defend their respective self-governance and manage the armed conflict against the British known as the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783, also American War of Independence). The states ultimately determined collectively that the British monarchy, by acts of tyranny, could no longer legitimately claim their allegiance. They then united to form one nation, breaking away from the British Empire in July 1776 when the Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, rejecting the monarchy on behalf of the United States of America. The war ended with effective American victory in October 1781, followed by formal British abandonment of any claims to the United States with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

The American Revolution commenced a series of intellectual, political, and social shifts in early American society and government. The development of republicanism in the United States was particularly significant, including installation of a representative government responsible to the will of the people, thus rejecting the prevalent plutocracies of the inherited aristocracies in Europe at the time. However, sharp political debates broke out over the level of democracy desirable in the new government, with a number of Founders fearing mob rule.

The basic issues of national governance were settled with the unanimous ratification in 1788 of the Constitution of the United States (written in 1787), which replaced the relatively weak Articles of Confederation (ratified 1781) that framed the first attempt at a national government. In contrast to the loose confederation, the Constitution established a relatively powerful federated government. The United States Bill of Rights (1791), comprising the first 10 constitutional amendments, quickly followed. It guaranteed many natural rights that were so influential in justifying the revolution, attempting to balance a strong national government with relatively broad personal liberties. The American shift to republicanism, and the gradually increasing democracy, caused an upheaval of the traditional social hierarchy, and created the ethic that has formed a core of political values in the United States. 





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Saturday, December 19th, 2009: Leadership @ Stake Center; Brother & Sister Beardsley Temple Marriage @ 3pm

Thanks to The Plainview Branch!

My Dear Kind, and Gracious Family & Friends ....

It is not every day that a man can look upon his past life... take stock and then plot the future. Its not every day that we spend many good years in Apostasy (11 years for me) then of course, be blessed to return to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To be given our "Second" or "Third" (Or even "Countless") amounts of tries to keep ourselves on the straight and narrow. The good Lord has seen to me that I've had those chances.

Over the course of those 11 years, I did lots of terrible things to myself and to others. On nearly 5 occasions when I lived in Las Vegas, NV (During the course of October 2005- May 2008) I nearly killed myself with serious abuse of both OTC and Prescribed Drugs. On two known occasions... I had effectively "Shut Down" my liver and Kidneys... left to mingle in the Hospital for weeks on end. Becoming a beast of a man.

But since my Sophomore Year @ Santa Rita High School, (1996-1997) I did not live it, study it, nor seek for it. "It" being "The Gospel". Many times, with many various friends we oft discussed religion.... which was popular amongst my peers. All knew I was a "Mormon" but, they called me a "Jack-Mormon" due to my choice to not live the standards many peers knew all about. I did everything a Mormon should not do, stopping just short of denying the Faith. I knew deep within my heart and soul that it was the Restored and True Church... but rationalized (As Satan sometimes does) that I "Could not be saved" or, "I can't be forgiven".

There is so much past to cover, and there were many many many sins I had to Repent of. Frequently, I felt discouraged and without Hope. My Beloved Grandma and Grandpa Beardsley tried to teach and nourish me the Gospel as loving family should. I offended many, and stole from them as well. Sadly, even from family members;

My life changed in a not so Patriotic way... on 9/11/01 (But the USA did). I was being driven home to my moms house in Tucson. Sad to hear that unfold on radio. Shortly thereafter, on December 22nd 2001 Melissa and I got married by Bishop Jenkins (From the Rincon Stake- Linken Park Ward)  Kids followed.... All things were progressing without incident until I lost all control of my habbits.

I need not divulge all details, but after 7 years, My Brothers in the Lord: Elder Rusk and Philpot snapped me out of all my darkness... and led me to the light. Now, 14 months later..... and a little over 24 hours from now (2:12am CST) I finally will get endowed and sealed to my family in the Lubbock Texas temple. The Elders did not act alone... many others did: They were:

President Porter

President Williams

Brother & Sister Derrick

President Longoria

President Martinez

Brother Calderon

Brother Olmsted

Brother Stone

Brother Davis

Sister Masters

There are a great many to name, but their counsel was greater than knowing their names. The helped change me... period.

To you, and them, and the Branch, My family and I Love You All Dearly.... and when we enter that temple on the 19th, it will be in Praise of our God, and in their Love for the Savior in loving me. I truly do love you brethren. Thank You Again




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Come See the Light

This Video Is A MUST WATCH: I have never been so moved by a video in my entire life. It hits home on everything that every Christian ever Spiritually Needs To See & Hear. I can't implore you enough, please, go to the blog and watch this video... I pray it touches you, the music too, the way it has me!!!

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May The Lord Bless You All!




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Sunday, December 6th, 2009: **Fast Sunday**
Sunday, December 6th, 2009: 9:00a.m. PEC

**Sunday, December 6th, 2009: 7:00p.m. First Presidency Christmas Devotional @ Stake Center

Saturday, December 12th, 2009: Branch Social 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009: 9:00a.m. PEC

"In The Spirit Of Christmas" : New Mormon Messages Video

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We all, too frequently get lost in the rush, the hustle, the busy and get buying season, and give little thought or heed to its true underlying message, "The Spirit Of Christmas" ... Enjoy brethren!




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Saturday, December 12th, 2009: Branch Social 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009: 9:00a.m. PEC

New, And Excellent Videos (Found At Bottom Of Blog)

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Brethren, It never fails... my friend in the Lord, Seth Adam Smith, has created some wonderful, riveting videos that stir the Spirit... that move upon us the desire to take our conviction to the next level. It is for this cause that I have placed new videos on the blog (Scroll ALL the way down).

One of which hits the highlights of Elder Neil Maxwell's very first talk as an Apostle of the Lord, "O Divine Redeemer". Please, take the time to watch them.... you won't reget it at all.

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Plainview Texas Branch; Lubbock Stake Announcements;

Sunday, December 6th, 2009: **Fast Sunday**
Sunday, December 6th, 2009: 9:00a.m. PEC

**Sunday, December 6th, 2009: 7:00p.m. First Presidency Christmas Devotional @ Stake Center

Saturday, December 12th, 2009: Branch Social 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009: 9:00a.m. PEC