John Bytheway

Chloe, Hopper, David and I went stake crashing when we found out that John Bytheway was coming to speak at a youth fireside in Santaquin. He started off by making fun of his name, just like he does in his recordings that I have listened to. Haha! His talk was on Christmas and its three levels. I would like to give a little recount of those three:

1. The first level of Christmas consists of: Santa Claus, treats, gifts, lights, trees, stalkings, playing in the snow... I think you get the picture.
2. The second level is found in Luke chapter 2, celebrating the birth of Christ.
3. This third level is the celebration of Christ's adulthood. Understanding the atonement and taking advantage of it, keeping his commandments and giving service to others, were all things included in the third level. The third level is special because it's the level that we should be taking with us all year round. "Endless Christmas."

Here are some additional quotes that I heard and would like to share:

"Are you in the INN crowd? or are you one of the STABLE few?"

"What will you give for Christmas?

What will you give for Christ?"

It was a very good, inspiring fireside. Seeing John Bytheway live was everything I anticipated and more. I feel blessed to have been able to attend and witness such an amazing speaker. When I was driving David back to his house, we had a very deep conversation. He basically told me about his past, and how he gained his testimony of Christ and his atonement. I felt like that I could completely relate. By having David share his own personal experiences and feelings, my own testimony was strengthened. I'm extremely grateful to have friends who are such great examples to me.