🍃 52 Days into Latter-day Saint Conversion

Covered a lot in this video. What are some suggestions you'd have for a new member?

What a stud… we need to create a “David Boice” award for really cool and genuine converts :)

To be a Covenant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints you need to have your own testimony. For those of us who convert as adults, well…. We bring along a lot of baggage: old attitudes, old habits, old vocabulary (!). I joined the Church at the age of 23 in 1966. Much of what lifelong members already knew was brand new to me. And, dear brother, there IS a learning curve! But gradually the Gospel and the culture will become part of your bones. But is is frequently said that being immersed in the Gospel from youth is no guarantee of a testimony. Each of us needs conversion. At 82 I am still learning to control my mouth (one of my greatest challenges), and I’m finding that my testimony of the Book of Mormon is growing. So never think there is an end to learning. There isn’t, unless you choose to stop. 😊 Virtual hugs from Houston.

I LOVE the analogy of moving from the boat towards Christ ❤ I am a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, have lived my entire life in the Salt Lake Valley, and just celebrated my 72nd Birthday. I am being converted EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Further from the boat but closer to Christ. That is an amazing message by itself.

Thanks for sharing! I converted from being an evangelical in 2014. I went through things in 2020 and removed my name, but was rebaptized on April 20th, 2024. I’ve enjoyed watching your faith journey while I was having mine. It’s great to be back on the covenant path.

You're doing great, David. So enjoyable! Appreciate your faith and sincerity.

It's not just a religion it's a way of life.

Welcome to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was so happy when you announced your conversion to the Church. I converted to the Church 3 years ago today, and my journey has been the happiest time of my life. I pray that you find joy and peace and blessings along your covenant path.

Conversion is a LIFELONG process. I have been a member almost 50 years and I'm sill being converted.

David, even before you joined the LDS church, I loved listening to you talk about your visits to the various churches, mostly because of your humble and sincere approach to them, seeking for the good and the truthfulness found in them. My appreciation for your sincerity and humble truth-seeking continues today. This post has made me smile several times. Thank you for sharing your process with the world! It's a beautiful testimony to listen to, and a strengthening one. 💛

I remember , when I joined the Church, I was in Louisiana in a Baptist college, and had to go back to SanDiego, I had to decide, am I going to tell .y parents I joined the church or am I going back to the way I was. I decided I know this is the restored Church of Jesus Christ and I couldn't deny it. My familygave me a really hard time but I knew it was true and couldn't deny it. Isn't the restored gospel wonderful? To finally know what is true! Your videos are inspiring. Thank you!

Your videos bring happiness to this 79-year-old great grandmother. I admire your positivity and sincerity. I am proud, despite our age differences, to call you my brother.

Tying Simon Peter's name change to his steps on the water with Christ, and the fact that The Rock could walk on water through Jesus Christ 🤯🤯🤯 I had never made that connection. Thank you for that!!!

This 64 year old life long member of the LDS Church looks so forward to your videos!! We are the grandparents to 9 amazing littles, and we love them all so much!! Hearing your conversion story and your continued progress in the Church makes me so happy!! I've had 64 years in the Church and I am still learning, so you don't need to try and learn everything right away. Just focus on the feelings you had when The Holy Ghost bore witness to you of the truthfulness of the things you were learning. I am so happy that you are on the Covenant Path and that you are progressing toward the Temple and eventually marriage. We raised our children in Provo, Utah, but as empty nesters we are currently living in Fresno California until we retire, and then we will go back to Utah. We have the cutest small Temple here in Fresno!! In fact, my husband and I, and my parents went to that Temple today to do some Sealings. Aren't we so blessed that the world is being dotted with Temples, and making it more accessible for members around the globe!! 🙏❤️ I am glad that you are not rushing into marriage. When the time is right, and probably when you least expect it, that perfect woman for you will come into your life. That is one video I am really looking forward to!! 😉 And also your video of the day you & your fiancée go to a Temple to be married and Sealed together for all time & eternity!! Can you tell that we are planning on you making videos for years to come so we can watch your continued life's journey!! I can already tell that you are going to be one amazing husband & father, and that you are going to do great things in the Church!! Love you Brother Boice!! ❤️ 🙏

I just noticed that the image of Christ you showed was of him holding a black sheep… Could be a sign I needed today. Also the picture of Christ that I’ve not seen in years brought tears to my eyes , it’s pure love and kindness just as I picture him in real life. Forward fearlessly David. How I wish I had your passion, your posts remind me that Christ is willing, waiting, wanting us all to come to him. Can you imagine being embraced by those arms? I need to put my big boy pants on and get his presence and teachings a priority in my life. For anyone out there relating to the black sheep…please watch ( He will place you on his shoulders and carry you home) by president Dieter F Uchtdorf. It is a Christ inspired talk to anyone who has ever felt the gift of the Holy Ghost, and might still be in their lost stage. It hits home just how much we don’t realize how much love our savior has for us. You look great in the suit David , love the tie also. All my love everyone… Tyler

Patriarchal Blessing ❤

I am from Chile, pioneers in the 50 used to travel to the US and then Brazil to get their sealings and endowments. It was an enormous economic effort and the only time members got to enter the temple in their lifetimes. Only a few could afford it. Then in 1985 we got the first temple in our country.

Dear Friend, Brother Boice, It has been a JOY to watch your journey this past year. Your faith walk on the Covenant Path has put a brighter light in your countenance! Your insights are far beyond most new members who have not put as much effort into a relationship with Christ as you have. Congratulations on your ordination. Your first opportunity to bless the Sacrament will be ‘especially special’ for you. Tonight while waiting for a Temple session I was talking to a lady from Utah about our So Cal Temple. As we were whispering I introduced her to 52 in 52 and briefly told her about your journey..she’s probably the 15th person I have steered your direction. You have a lot of fans cheering you on. Oh, btw, your new member vocabulary is AWESOME!

Nothing makes me smile like listening to you as you are learning and sharing what you learn in such an honest and open way. I hope you know how refreshing you are in what can be a contentious and adversarial Christian landscape. You keep doing you; it's the most Christian thing I've seen in a long time. Thanks for going through the extra effort to let us come along with you.