Dec. 2, 2107

“The full and essential nature of love we may not understand. But there are tests by which it may be recognized.
“Love is always founded in truth. … Lies and deceit, or any other violation of the moral law, are proofs of love’s absence. Love perishes in the midst of untruth. … Thus, … [he] who falsifies to his loved one, or offers her any act contrary to truth, does not really love her.

“Further, love does not offend or hurt or injure the loved one. … Cruelty is as absent from love … as truth is from untruth. …

“Love is a positive active force. It helps the loved one. If there is need, love tries to supply it. If there is weakness, love supplants it with strength. … Love that does not help is a faked or transient love.

“Good as these tests are, there is a greater one. True love sacrifices for the loved one. … That is the final test. Christ gave of Himself, gave His life, for us, and thereby proclaimed the reality of his love for his mortal brethren and sisters.”

-Elder John A. Widtsoe

 from Elder Haight's Talk, Love All



Dear Family,


This week was great.  We had 3 investigators at church. One woman who came is named Maria, and she comes from a catholic background. She came with a girl named Sandy who is 19 years old.

Susana also came to church. She still hasn't been baptized yet, but its all in the Lord's timing. She just wants to be sure of her decision.

We've also started a new thing for Christmas -- the light the world campaign. I've attached a link below.

For Christmas, the best thing any of you could get me would be spreading this message of love and light with the world. There's cards you can get from the missionaries, calendars you can print, and a video to share.


Well, that said, all in all things have been great up here lately. I love my mission I love the watac, and I love all of you.

Hope your week is the bestest.

Elder Hakala

cool links:

https://www.mormon.org/

#ChristmasDEVO