Author: Lily Aho
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who am I?
Who am I? I have asked myself this question multiple times in my life and have often found part of the answer I am looking for. I have learned different things about myself at different times; times when I sought out an answer and solution to questions and problems I’ve had, and times when life…
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divinity.
Over two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ came into the world as an infant child to bring a work to the world which would change it forever. I have wondered before why this particular event in history is one that is celebrated every year and will never be forgotten? It has taken me my whole…
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ways to bear testimony.
A testimony doesn’t always have to be born in a formal setting. It is often much easier for me to share the Savior’s light by shining it in different ways. Testimonies can be shared: in your heart, through genuine and perfect love, by a righteous example, to friends and family, in sacrament meeting, in a…
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gratitude.
Gratitude is merely an attitude that has the incredible power to lift burdens and lighten our lives during hard times. President Thomas S. Monson once said, “We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude.” For…
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strength.
Because the Lord is my strength, I find power in His gospel on a day to day basis. Similar to lifting weights and maintaining physical strength, it is sometimes difficult to strengthen my testimony when I do not act on it each day. Recently, I began reading a randomly selected hymn each night and finding…
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grace.
The grace of the Savior, Jesus Christ brings me so much joy. I love knowing that He will love me regardless of my imperfections, and that He was willing to pay the price to perfection. The atonement offers hope for even someone who has done nearly everything wrong. Fortunately, the grace of Christ offers never…
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peace.
Recently, I had the opportunity of hiking in the Tetons with some of my family. We climbed almost twenty miles uphill through glaciers, cliffs, and hundreds of big rocks. As we reached the top of the Middle Teton, we looked out on some of the most beautiful creations and it instantly refreshed my mind and…
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light.
There aren’t many things in this world that amaze me more than the sunshine. I have always wondered how it is possible that one source can light up the entire world? I find it interesting that every single person on the earth has seen the sun, felt the warmth of the sunshine, and know every…
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europe.
After experiencing 21 countries, driving 3,221 miles, riding a bike for 20 hours, and walking a total of 344 miles in 3 weeks, I can officially say that I live for exploring the world and going on wild adventures. Every single second was worth every penny to travel around Europe. Love, Lily
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spain.
The very last country we experienced was Madrid, Spain. We didn’t have a ton of time there, but we had enough to go see the city and get some food (and gelato of course). I really liked Spain, but it definitely wasn’t my favorite place we went. It was sentimental, though, because I didn’t want…