John Bytheway
John Bytheway
bodies elements spirits until
When we die, our spirits go to the spirit world, and our bodies return to the elements of the earth until the resurrection.
job quitting time until work
In the city, we work until quitting time. On the farm, we work until the job is finished.
dad learned mom tomatoes weeds
My own back yard, and my mom and dad's back yard, is where I learned about tomatoes and weeds and daily maintenance.
lived mortal restored spirits
Thanks to the restored gospel, we know our spirits lived before we were born into this mortal existence.
hit life
Life is going to hit you some line drives, and sometimes you'll have to think fast. However, it's better to think first than to think fast.
cuts fights glad great involved
I was never involved in any fights in high school. I'm glad I wasn't. I'm not very big, and I don't find great joy in cuts and bruises.
battles physical requires strength sweeter tougher
Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.
love work
Who doesn't love the parables? You know there's a solution, but you have to do some work to find it.
given precious reminder
Occasionally, we are given a reminder of how precious a gift it is to understand the plan of salvation.
dating easy enjoy sharing talk time
An important part of dating is communicating. We communicate by sharing our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. We enjoy being with someone when we have an easy time communicating or when we have a lot to talk about.
ground higher
To have friends who will always take you to higher ground is an incalculable blessing.
guarantees
Being Christlike guarantees that you'll have the most important friend of all: the Savior. He knows what it's like to be misunderstood, lonely, and rejected.
depth develop gets helping life rough
If your life gets off to a rough start, just know this is helping you develop depth of personality and depth of character.
appreciation best ethic farm gave grew hearing home mountain stories work
I have to say that it was working with my grandpa, who grew up on a farm in Mountain Home, Idaho, that had the most influence. Witnessing his work ethic and hearing his stories gave me an appreciation for the farm's best lessons.