OUR FAMILY: Monday, May 20th, 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Jordan River, Utah

20th operating temple

Dedicated: 16-20 Nov 1981

By: Marion G. Romney

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

1 Nephi 10:17

And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of God - and the Son of God was the Messiah who should come - I, Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of these things, by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek him, as well in times of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the children of men.

Book of Mormon

Alma 3:1-19

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Matt 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:1-19

General Conference

Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

Sharon Eubank

"Seeing darkness where I expected to see light reminded me that one of the fundamental needs we have in order to grow is to stay connected to our source of light - Jesus Christ. He is the source of our power, the Light and Life of the World. Without a strong connection to Him, we begin to spiritually die."

Russell M. Nelson: You can pray all you want, you can hope all you want, but until the law is fulfilled upon which that blessing is

predicated, it won't happen."

Bruce R. McConkie says that: "Our greatest blessing is the daily manifestation of His Spirit."

I read an article in Meridian Magazine today about repentance. Here are some notes from that article:

"I grew up thinking that repentance was an emergency brake. Now, I know it is really the steering wheel. I literally cannot move forward without carefully using it everyday. Stay away from seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride.

If I use repentance like an emergency brake, I am not likely to win many races. But, if I use God's love as my gas pedal and repentance as my steering wheel I can leave sin and despair at the starting line Every time I turn to Him I am repenting." - Tom Obenchain

It was cold, windy, and rainy today and we even got some snow!

I got a text from my neighbor Kathy today. She is the compassionate service leader in our ward and is taking dinner to a sister in our ward, Sister Finnell. Sister Finnell broke her hand yesterday morning and is not able to use it at all. Kathy asked me if I would bring some of my delicious cookies to the Finnell's. Of course I said I would. Thankfully I had some cookies in the freezer. I made up a plate of cookies and when Kathy came to pick me up at 5:00 I was ready.

It was about 39 degrees and Kathy asked me where my jacket was. I told her I didn't need it because I wasn't going to be outside. The drive to the Finnell's was beautiful. They live across the road from the Wallace's, the most beautiful part of Vernon. They actually have a Lakeside address. Everything is so pretty and green. The Finnell's have a small home but it is beautiful and in a beautiful setting.

Linda's sister Kathy is staying with her to help her until Thursday. They were most appreciative for the dinner. Kathy's homemade chicken noodle soup is quite delicious. She also included rolls, biscuits, and a jar of jam. I was worried that my cookies were going to be to hard. I told Linda to put them in the microwave for a few minutes before eating them. Linda has a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and he will examine her wrist and she will know if she is going to have to have surgery.

Today is my friend Pam's birthday. I wished her a happy birthday and asked if she prayed for snow. She was happy with the snow.

Sold a textbook.

Jared spoke with the new attorney. He is still going to have to pay alimony for four more years. No way to get out of it legally. So sad.

I will be posting Ben's letter for this week. He is quite the preacher.

Watched the newest Hailey Dean mystery. That's the end of the season until next year. It was good but I don't save the murder mysteries on my TV. I watch them and erase them, not like the others shows which I save until Sheri comes up to watch them with me.