Rexburg, Idaho
125th operating temple
Dedicated: 10 Feb 2008
By: Thomas S. Monson
Jesus Christ, Relationships with the Father
3 Nephi 9:15
Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.
Book of Mormon
Ether 12:22-41
"Come Follow Me"
FSS & FHE: Gender..., Divine Plan..., United Eternally ..., Happiness ..., Strengthen ...
OctGenCon
"Deepening Our Conversion To Jesus Christ"
Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela
Of the Seventy
It seems to me that Nephi was a student dedicated to the scriptures. We read that Nephi delighted in the scriptures, pondered them in his heart, and wrote them for the learning and profit of his children (see 2 Nephi 4:15-16).
President Nelson said:
"If we 'press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, . . . we shall have eternal life' (2 Nephi 31:20).
"To feast means more than to taste. To feast means to savor. We savor the scriptures by studying them in a spirit of delightful discovery and faithful obedience. When we feast upon the words of Christ, they are embedded 'in fleshy tables of the heart' (2 Corinthians 3:3). They become an integral part of our nature" ("Living by Scriptural Guidance," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 17).
"Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness"
Bradley R. Wilcox
Second Counselor in the Young Men Presidency
Some mistakenly receive the message that they are not worthy to participate fully in the gospel because they are not completely free of bad habits. God's message is that worthiness is not flawlessness.
Liahona
"Our Small Gift Made a Big Difference"
I read Brother Corbitt's essays number 3 and 4. I especially enjoyed number 3 which was about the Book of Mormon and how it is the least racist book ever written. I also read of "The Holy Covenants" about the law of consecration. I am trying to learn the difference between sacrifice and consecration. Here are some notes from Brother Sweat's book:
*The law of consecration is the pinnacle covenant of the endowment ceremony, and a key to living after the holy order of the Son of God.
To be clear, the law of consecration is fully in force, and is kept and practiced by countless covenant keeping Latter-day Saints today. We are not, collectively, living a lower version of it, nor are we waiting for some prophetic announcement nor Jesus to usher in the Millennium to restart it. The law of consecration is "a covenant and a deed which cannot be broken" (D&C 42:30). It is a celestial law. It may be the celestial law. Indeed, consecration is the very essence of complete dedication that defines those who will be exalted in the kingdom of God. To think that we don't live the law of consecration today because we don't meet with the bishop to hand over all our property is like thinking we don't live the law of sacrifice because we don't meet with a priest to hand over a lamb.
I am loving this book, but that is enough for today.
As I was putting bows on Darrel's families gifts I was watching the remake of the movie "Sabrina" which was made in the 90's starring Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford. I'm afraid it slowed me down and we left at 1 instead of 11:30. As we approach Heber I realize I didn't turn the lights off on the Christmas tree. I remember seeing that they were on and thinking that James would turn them off when he locked the doors. I asked him and no he did not turn them off.
We thought about it for awhile. We did not want to go back so James called our neighbor Chuck and had him go over and check to see if the lights were on. He said they were. James told him where the spare keys were and Chuck went in and turned the tree lights off. He also brought in a huge box that was on the front porch. The box contained two new tires for the Razr.
We stopped at Culver's in Payson for something to eat. James ordered two shrimp baskets and a custard mixer and the total was $37. James knew it wasn't right but the girl insisted it was and she called the manager over and she insisted it was right. James pointed out that we did not get shrimp meals which includes two sides, but shrimp baskets. They ended up giving him back about $11. Culver's is very expensive but the shrimp was nice and crispy and delicious.
When we got to the valley we stopped at Deseret Book where I bought some more calendars, we then went next door to Costco where we got some cheese, crackers, and wrapping paper. They had no more ribbon. When we got to Darrel and Trina's and unloaded, James took Rowan with him to pick oranges at the Burnham's.
Max got home from the hospital today. Adam went to pick him up and brought him home. We are so glad he will be able to join us at our family party tonight.
Trina went to pick up Chik-fil-a for the party. Sheri brought crab cakes and cookies, Stacy made chicken strips and lemon squares. Kim and Brian brought Someburros. Among all of the sweets I think the Tuxedo cake was my favorite.
Kaitlin was one of the first to arrive. Adam told her not to be late and then he and Michael were the ones that came in late.
Moon over the Superstition Mountain
on the way to Darrel's house
Conversations in the kitchen
James telling Paul about his summer sausage
Brought by Alex, opened by Ben, and
taken home by Addy for Kylie's birthday
Alex went home with a ball massager to
use on your neck. I could use one of those
right about now.
Ben got a pizza and he ate it in front of everyone.
Joshua says he's keeping these candles
Not sure what a cube of ping pong
balls is for, I guess it's some kind of game.
Stacy likes Joshua's teapot
Stacy: "Oh, you are giving that to me."
I'm not sure what this is but Ruby ended
up with the sloth foot massager
Lola loved the kitty neck massager
she opened and kept.
Kim got a puzzle and Hello Kitty pasta
Sheri also took home the doggie cookie jar
for Ian
James got See's candy, dark chocolate
Trina was the cleanup crew
Evan got a shirt saying Vaccinated.
He also got a toiler timer and a roll of toilet paper.
Ruby with the sloth foot massager
Rowan looking quizzical
This is the package Kaitlyn brought and we all
know what she ended up with last year
poster in his room. Trina thought this was
a little weird but he said he didn't want
to lose it.
I got a nice set of Sharpie markers and a poster of Addy, just what I wanted!
Darrel got the "Lead Kindly Light" calendar.
Paul or Adam ended up with the Jersey Mike's gift card and the Mandalorian deck of cards. Kaitlyn took two water bottles that came with the Addy poster but I wouldn't let her take the poster.
I'm not sure what Michael took home.
After the party was over and everyone was gone home, Darrel turned on "Christmas with the Kranks. I sat by Trina and Lola. Lola fell asleep but Trina and I endure to the end.
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