OUR FAMILY: Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Monday, January 1, 2018

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Payson, Utah

146th operating temple

Dedicated: 7 June 2015

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ Atonement through

1 Nephi 11:33

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

Book of Mormon

Ether 14:8-31

*In what ways has the enabling power of the Atonement transformed your weaknesses into strengths?

*How has your faith or spiritual resolve been tried? How did these trials of your faith bring you an additional "witness" of Jesus Christ?

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 33:1

Behold, I say unto you, my servants Ezra and Northrop, open ye your ears and hearken to the voice of the Lord your God, whose word is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of the joints and marrow, soul and spirit; and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

General Conference

Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

Elder David A. Bednar

'Priesthood ordinances and sacred covenants are essential in this ongoing process of spiritual rebirth; they also are the means God has appointed whereby we receive His exceeding great and precious promises. Ordinances that are received worthily and remembered continual open the heavenly channels through which the power of godliness can flow into our lives. Covenants that are honored steadfastly and remembered always provide purpose and the assurance of blessings in both mortality and for eternity."

I prayed many times yesterday that Kellen Lambson would be found and that it would snow here. Both happened this morning, although the snow was short-lived.

I should have prayed for more snow.

I baked banana nut bread for Harold and Vickie, and Dennis and Denise this morning. Denise and Dennis came out and brought us Dise's cookies. Just in time for our family party tomorrow night.

Dennis helped James hook up the new TV upstairs and Denise and I had a nice visit. An update on the kids: Eric's fiance broke up with him and he is trying to get back together with her. He is also getting his Masters in computer science. Kyle works for Durango Natural gas with a four year degree similar to a chemical engineer. Tyler is the manager at a Family Dollar Store and has been there for over a year now. Jenifer's son Sammy just got baptized. He doesn't speak very much and they think he has a form of autism, although Dennis says he is very smart. Denise says Rachel is doing very well now.

James did a service for the Bowen's this afternoon. He backfilled 250 feet of waterline with his little Cat skidsteer.

I am still living off Rosa's tamales. This is the second dozen. I have had them for breakfast, for lunch, and for dinner, but not all on the same day.