Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Brigham City, Utah

139th Operating Temple

2 Nephi 21:1-22:6

What could an ensign symbolize for us?

21-The stem of Jesse (Christ) will judge in righteousness-The knowledge of God will cover the earth in the Millennium-The Lord will raise an ensign and gather Israel-Compare Isaiah 11.

The stem of Jesse is Jesus Christ.  The root of Jesse is Joseph Smith.  Chapter 21 begins as a testimony of Jesus Christ.  It also prophesies of modern prophets and modern events. 

Chapter 22 speaks of the Savior and the Millennium.  Where would we be without the Savior? (see 2 Nephi 9:8-10)

Alma 10:15-Alma 11

10- Lehi descended from Manasseh-Amulek recounts the angelic command that he care for Alma-The prayers of the righteous cause the people to be spared-Unrighteous lawyers and judges lay the foundation of the destruction of the people.

11- The Nephite monetary system is set forth - Amulek contends with Zeezrom - Christ will not save people in their sins - Only those who inherit the kingdom of heaven are saved - All men will rise in immortality - There is no death after the Resurrection.

DC 35:1-12

Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at or near Fayette, New York, December 7, 1830.  At this time, the Prophet was engaged almost daily in making a translation of the Bible.

1-2, How men may become the sons of God 3-7, Sidney Rigdon is called to baptize and to confer the Holy Ghost; 8-12, Signs and miracles are wrought by faith.

Have there been miracles brought about in my life because of my faith? Yes there have!!

Talk: "By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled" by Marcus B. Nash

October 2012

General Conference

Repentance: A Joyful Choice

By Elder Dale G. Renlund

"Instead of making excuses, let us choose repentance.  When we understand how our sins can affect our eternal happiness, we not only become truly penitent but we also strive to become better."

My first breakfast, during my early morning gospel study, consisted of a tortilla and some hot cider.  

I read from "Contrite Spirit" today about Marriage, At-One-Ment, and the Temple.  There has been a massive cultural shift in our society regarding the importance of marriage since the 1960's when no fault divorce became legal.  The hearts of the people are, for the most part, turning against marriage.

It is snowing and blowing outside today.  It snowed all morning and then in the afternoon the sun was shining.  Crazy weather I tell you.

Everything was covered in white and then the sun came out and melted all the snow, then it would snow again.  In the end the sun won because at the end of the day there was no snow left.

By the end of the day all the snow was gone.

An elk walking down the highway near Show Low.

I got a serious craving today for a waffle.  I told James and to my surprise he said, "Well then go make one."  So I did.  I made two. The second one looked better than this one but I only got one picture.

So delicious!

James and I started a new book today.  We finished
"Lady of the Lakes" yesterday.  It was a good love story.

Today we started a book that I started last year but never finished.  It's called "The Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World" by Chris and Ted Stewart.  It is history along with a little historical fiction in the way of personal stories.  I think James is going to like it.

James keeps a fire going and our home is nice and cozy despite the weather outside.  He also has been researching new insurance for my car.  He found some with National General that is $45 cheaper than I was paying with Nationwide.  Thank you honey!

This evening President Trump gave a speech to the joint sessions of congress.  Chris Wallace had this to say about it:

"It was the best speech I have heard Donald Trump give.  I feel like tonight Donald Trump became the President of the United States."

We watched a movie on the "Up" channel this evening called "Accidental Engagement."  It was a cute movie but the Up channel is not in HD.

Fun Photos

Lola has changed quite a bit in the last two years.

Dallin and his band.

Addy in 2013

James stuck in the snow on April 20, 2016

On Christmas Tree Trail.

Molly and Emmy in the ER after their rollover accident

on Thanksgiving day a couple of years ago.

What year was this Jared?

Three handsome guys joined us for Thanksgiving dinner

the year of the rollover accident. 

Anna and Jared had to go rescue Tricia, Emmy, and Molly and missed out on Thanksgiving dinner.