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Arm in Arm
Early on Friday, we said farewell to our departing missionaries at Schiphol airport.
An hour later, we welcomed 11 new missionaries to the Netherlands.
It was an emotional rollercoaster of a day.
Elder Ranse Cottam drove us back home.
For those who know Ranse, or have met him for even a moment, will know that he is filled with and serves with the โpure love of Christโ.
Pure Love
Love indeed, is the true sign of every true disciple of Jesus Christ.
His parents and little sister were coming to collect him, mid-afternoon.
What unfolded during their visit was beautiful.
โBlessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see Godโ โ Matthew 5:8
It was a sweet reunion.
After 2 years, a family together again, in pure love.
It was heavenly, as if โangels above us are silent notes takingโ (Hymn 237 โ Choose the Right)
The feeling of pure love permeated the room, filling our hearts and souls.
I beheld joy.
For a moment, Heaven’s doors were unlocked.
I beheld wonder.
In the stillness, God’s presence surrounded us.
I beheld pure love.
Motherhood
I witnessed the love of a mother for her son, and a son for his mother.
They sat, snuggled next to one another.
Time stood still.
With one another, they linked arms, held hands – tightly, yet gently, wrapped tenderly, in each otherโs love.
Honouring sacred covenants, I observed the selfless love of a devoted mother and son.
Beauty
It was beautiful.
In that moment, I was changed, by the pure love of Christ.
Tears came easily for all of us.
Motherhood is a divine role.
Motherhood is about loving and nurturing others.
Symbolically, Ranse was held by two mothers, arm in arm, side by side, shoulder to shoulder, surrounded with pure love.
I will treasure this hallowed sweet memory โ forever.
I hope and pray that our hearts may be filled with charity, the pure love of Christ.
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Twos
Double of one; 2
It is the naturalย numberย following 1 and preceding 3.
Last Sunday morning, I shared some thoughts about โonesโ.
All week long, Monic and I have met with many โonesโ in our interviews.
Iโve realised however, there is great power in two.
From one-by-one, to two-by-two.
Daily, just as the disciples of old, more than 68,000 missionaries go forthย two-by-two into all the world to invite others to Come unto Christ.
Each companionship (two) is the basic organisation of the 408 missions of the Church, speaking 60 languages and serving in 150 countries.
Scriptural Foundation
The scriptures teach; โIn the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.โ (2 Corinthians 13:1)
โYe shall go forth in the power of my Spirit, preaching my gospel, two by two, in my name, lifting up your voices as with the sound of a trump, declaring my word like unto angels of Godโ (D&C 42:6)
โTwo are better than oneย because they have a good reward for their labour. ย For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellowโฆโ (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Two are better than one, if they act as one.
This week Camille N Johnson shared; โThere are many famous statements out there about the โpower of one.โ Culturally, societally, we have celebrated the accomplishments of the individual. I testify of the power of two! Bound to the Saviour, through the covenants we have made with God, we stay aligned with Him and โcan do all things through Christ [who strengthens us].โ (Philippians 4:13)
Two become three in โThe Lord, My Companion, and Meโ.
The Lord, my companion and me,
Are a great combination, we three:
For where He would lead us, we go willingly,
The Lord, my companion and me,
The Lord, my companion and me,
Have a work that is endless, you see.
For the good, honest souls must be gathered, we’re told
By the Lord, my companion and Me.
The Lord, my companion and me,
Must pull as a team, constantly,
If we would have power, we will remember each hour
It’s the Lord first, then my companion, then me.
(Lula Anderson)
Why not reach out today, to one of our twos throughout Belgium, the Netherlands or around the world.
Good, Better, Best.

