Go and Sin No More

John 8:2-11

2  And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

3  And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

4  They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5  Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6  This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7  So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8  And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9  And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10  When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11  She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Such a powerful statement for repentance, Go and sin no more.  

Lds.org Video: Look to the Light

http://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2010-12-22-look-to-the-light?category=topics/christmas

This movie shows that darkness cannot exist where there is light.  Jesus Christ is the Light of the World.
This is much more than a Christmas video, but is a modern retelling of the conversion of Alma.  We are presented with four versions of Alma's story.  Alma described his conversion in Alma 36:
13 Yea, I did remember all my sins and iniquities, for which I was tormented with the pains of hell;  yea, I saw that I had rebelled against my God, and that I had not kept his holy commandments.

 14 Yea, and I had murdered many of his children, or rather led them away unto destruction; yea, and in fine so great had been my iniquities, that the very thought of coming into the presence of my God did rack my soul with inexpressible horror.

 15 Oh, thought I, that I could be banished and become extinct both soul and body, that I might not be brought to stand in the presence of my God, to be judged of my deeds.

 16 And now, for three days and for three nights was I racked, even with the pains of a damned soul.

 17 And it came to pass that as I was thus racked racked with torment, while I was harrowed up by the memory of my many sins, behold, I remembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world.

18 Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness, and am encircled about by the everlasting chains of  death.

 19 And now, behold, when I thought this, I could remember my pains no more; yea, I was harrowed up by the memory of my sins no more.

 20 And oh, what joy, and what marvelous light I did behold; yea, my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!

 21 Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy.

Mormon Movie Review: The Prodigal Son

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnqdE06UaQ4

The Prodigal Son is a movie produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1991.  Many organizations help open houses that year to introduce the video.  This video tells the story of three men, father and two sons.  (It is based on the traditional Bible story, but has a modern setting.)  The younger brother has been away for some time, pursuing a life of sin.  During this time his mother passes away.  He finally hits bottom, gets into rehab, and starts to turn his life around.  His older brother goes to get him, but knowing the type of person his brother is he hardly talks to him on the ride home.
This is a movie of forgiveness, and forgiving.  Sometimes we begrudge forgiving.  I like the theme of the movie, reminding us that we all come up short and need the Savior as our redeemer.  He died for all of us, equally.  There is no good in trying to determine who is the greater sinner.  His atonement is for all.  His atonement can overcome our personal pride, we have to turn our hearts to Him.
I really like this movie.  My only complaint is the men are so handsome, it almost makes it so I can't relate.  However the theme is timeless.