Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Washington D.C.

16th operating temple

Dedicated: 19-22 Nov 1974 by:

Spencer W. Kimball

Atonement:

1 John 4:10

Jesus Christ, Advocate:

2 Nephi 2:9

Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.

Alma 40:1-14

*What happens to our spirits after we die?

"When the physica body dies, the spirit continues to live. In the Spirit world, the spirits of the righteous 'are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow' (Alma 40:12). A place called Spirit prison is reserved for 'those who have died in their sins, without a knowledge of the truth, or in transgression, having rejected the prophets' (DC 138:32). The spirits in prison are 'taught faith in God, repentance from sin, vicarious baptism for the remission of sins, the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, and all other principles of the gospel that are necessary for them to know' (DC 138:33-34). If they accept the principles of the gospel, repent of their sins, and accept ordinances performed in their behalf in temples, they will be welcomed into paradise" (True to the Faith:A Gospel Reference [2004], 46-47).

DC 104:66-86

67-77, The general treasury of the united order is to operate on the basis of common consent; 78-86, Those in the united order are to pay all their debts, and the Lord will deliver them from financial bondage.

80 And inasmuch as you are diligent and humble, and exercise the prayer of faith, behold, I will soften the hearts of those to whom you are in debt, until I shall send means unto you for your deliverance.

82 And inasmuch as ye are humble and faithful and call upon my name, behold, I will give you the victory.

83 I give unto you a promise, that you shall be delivered this once out of your bondage.

What has the Lord promised us in these verses?

*Pay debts and He will deliver us from financial bondage.

General Conference

Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

" We are not ignorant of the challenges of the world, nor are we unaware of the difficulties of our times. But this does not mean that we should burden ourselves or others with constant fear Rather then dwelling on the immensity of our challenges, would it not be better to focus on the infinite greatness, goodness and absolute power of our God, trusting Him and preparing with a joyful heart for the return of Jesus the Christ?"

The first thing I saw this morning when I got up was elk in our back property. There were at least 20-30 but they didn't stay long. Somewhere between our place and the Crane's there was a baby elk crying and they all ran that way to help. I hope he didn't get attacked by a coyote.

Running to the rescue.

Every morning when I get up there are dead moths on the floor. Sometimes they aren't all the way dead because their wings flutter when I pick them up with a tissue and flush them down the toilet. Today there was also a beetle with a golden belly and legs, and a cricket.

Is anyone going to judge me if I tell you that I had a hotdog for breakfast? Oh yes, and I watched two Christmas movies, "12 Gifts of Christmas," and "Dashing Through the Snow."

I did also clean out my frig and in the process found some bread and butter pickles. They are my favorite!

James came home this afternoon and brought me food. A bean burro and green chili burro from Burger House and a shredded beef taco from Aliberto's!  Food delivery and I don't even have to tip!

We read from our book and waited for rain, but it didn't come so we watched "The Nutcracker Christmas."

Random Photos:

I sure would like to visit someday.

This brings back some fond memories!

2014

Luke 6:37

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

This is totally me!

I ordered four purple goblets from a company called

Jet.com. When I emailed them and told them one

of my glasses was clear. They apologized and said

they would send another set free of charge.

Now that's a company I want to do business with!

Addy and friends from Mutual. Everyone is

smiling except the kid on the left.

I love this blast from the past.

Look how Lola is staring at Joshua!

Evie Lynn Pfeil