The View . . .

. . . from my parking space as I arrived for seminary this morning. I wish I had a camera and the skill to do it justice. Every morning this week has been beautiful as I've driven to the church house. Big, gorgeous moon with springtime beginning to unfold. It's been a very special holy week for me - not just because of the crisp, clear mornings, but because - as luck would have it - we've been able to study 3 Nephi - specifically, the fulfillment of Samuel's prophecy about the crucifixion of the Savior, His arrival in this hemisphere, and the beginning of His ministry among the Nephite people. There are many beautiful passages of scripture. None can compare, though, to those where the Savior speaks for Himself - not just through a prophet. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

Happy Easter to you all as we celebrate and give thanks for the greatest love the world has ever known.