Friday, May 6th, 2022: Baton Rouge Temple, Jordyn's graduation, Mailed Lois's card, Grombach's sixth lesson, Trina's hike, Up at 4

 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

94th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 July 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

Mormon 3:14-15

And when they had sworn by all that had been forbidden them by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that they would go up unto their enemies to battle, and avenge themselves of the blood of their brethren, behold the voice of the Lord came unto me, saying:

Vengeance is mine, and I will repay; and because this people repented not after I had delivered them, behold, they shall be cut off from the face of the earth.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 24:1-15

"Come Follow Me"

Leviticus 1 & 16

"The Heart and a Willing Mind"

Elder James M. Paramore

Of the Seventy

April 1998

You can do so much good that it will astound you as you are changed and as you see others changed.

AprGenCon

"Steady in the Storms"

President Henry B. Eyring

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

My dear brothers and sisters, we have been blessed today to hear inspired servants of God give counsel and encouragement. Each of us, wherever we are, knows that we live in increasingly perilous times. My prayer is that I might help you stand steady in the storms we face with a peaceful heart.

The place to begin is to remember that we are each a beloved child of God and that He has inspired servants. Those servants of God have foreseen the times in which we live. The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."

Inklings

Live with Rio and Grace

Elder Bednar and 1 Nephi 11

Up at 3:59. The refrigerator is off. James fixes it again. It takes him about two hours and he is a little discouraged. Thank goodness he can call Dave and get some answers. By 9 a.m. I have 15,000 steps.

I am loving all of the things I listen to while I walk. Today I listened to two All In podcasts, one with Steve Young and the other with Tim Ballard. Steve has just written a book called "The Law of Love" and he stressed the importance of love in all of our relationships. Tim Ballard's podcast was one done in October 2018 after he had written a book. Here is a brief synopsis of his podcast. Tim Ballard shares with "All In" host Jamie Armstrong the miraculous story of how two of the children he rescued became his own. Ballard explains how he discovered a passion for rescuing children from sex slavery, his gratitude for the influence of his wife and how he is able to bring light into the darkness because of the faith that carries him. Brother Ballard has rescued 1,600 children but it is estimated there are 6 million who need to be rescued.

I finished the book "The Holy Secret" by James E. Ferrel. I am going to go back and transcribe all of the information in chapters 20 and 21 about the oath and covenant of the priesthood and the importance of temple covenants. I started another book, "Oil in Our Lamps,"

James mailed his mom's Mother's Day card and framed scripture I made her. "For with God nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37.

Why am I always hungry? Stacy does intermitten fasting and has lost 28 lbs. She inspired me. I am not sure I can fast everyday for any length of time, but I am going to give it a try.

I cleaned and polished the living room floor today. It looks beautiful, until someone walks in from outside with their dusty shoes.

Some questions I ask myself from time to time. Do I think good thoughts? How do my thoughts influence me in the decisions I make?

The Grombach's came over this evening for Temple prep lesson #6. This lesson was on preparing physically for going to the temple. The first thing that needs to be done is Willy needs to receive the Melchizedek priesthood. They need to make appointments with the bishop and with President Beeler to get their recommends. After they have their recommends they need to go buy garments and their temple clothing. They also need to make an appointment with the temple. Our last lesson will be on May 15th and then Willy and Janna are going on an Alaskan cruise. They will probably go to the temple sometime in June. They may want us to be their escorts. We would be honored. Somehow in our discussion tonight we had a conversation about blacks and the priesthood and going to the temple. Janna thought because of the curse of Cain they were banned from the temple. That was true in the earlier history of the Church but it is no longer considered doctrine. There is an essay in the Gospel Topics Essay called "Race and the Priesthood" that I would encourage Janna to read. 

Tamara sent me a picture of Jordyn in her cap and gown.

That is the card I gave her.

James enjoying a snack

Trina doing what she loves to do.