OUR FAMILY: Thur, Apr 28th, 2022: Montreal Quebec Temple, RGS how to receive personal revelation, Ruby runs fast, Addy's grad photos, Charlie, Ginger's granddaughter

Montreal, Quebec

86th operating temple

Dedicated: 4 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

1 John 4:14

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to ber the Saviour of the world.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 18:17-35

"Come Follow Me"

JST Exodus 34:1-2 (Bible Appendix) What was the difference between the two sets of stone tables Moses made?

Read also Exodus 32

GenCon365

"The Sabbath Is A Delight"

Elder Russell M. Nelson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

April 2015

How can you ensure that your behavior on the Sabbath will lead to joy and rejoicing?

AprGenCon

"Come into the Fold of God"

Elder Randy D. Funk

Of the Seventy

Within the fold of God, we experience the Good Shepherd's watchful, nurturing care and are blessed to feel His redeeming love.

Liahona

"We Testify of Him"

Up at 4:47. The missionaries are coming for dinner tonight and Tanna won't be here. She says she is sick but wants to reschedule. How many times can you reschedule?

Sam and Debbie Goodman had a 3 year old grandson drowned recently. GoFundMe has raised over $25,000 for the family. Sam is Pierce's cousin. The Halcomb's are going to his funeral in Tucson tomorrow. Pierce wants to go but he is subbing for someone in the temple.

I think fresh strawberry pie is my favorite pie and Catherine's that she made for James, is delicious!

I fixed scalloped potatoes and put them in one of my crockpots. The Ham is in another crockpot on warm. Green beans, croissants, and ice cream sundaes will round out the rest of the meal.

While walking this morning I listened to Brother Anthony Sweat's book, "Seeker's Wanted." I especially loved chapter 7.

I listened to Inklings live today with Emily and her friend Tanna. Emily is very excited because she is leaving to go to Israel today for "Don't Miss This." Today we discussed Becky Craven's talk, "Do What Mattereth Most." We also discussed Brother Richard G. Scott's method for studying the scriptures. There are two talks Richard G. Scott gave where he discussed how he studies. One of these talks was given in 2009 and the other in 2012. Here are some notes I took today: Tanna's Instagram site is live.right.nutrition. Consistency and frequency can turn my weakness into a strength. Conversion doesn't come without doing something. Do something to center yourself everyday. "It takes effort to stay focused on what is truly essential for lasting joy." Prayerfully consider what is distracting me. "Boss your brain." My brains is so rebellious. Repetition perfectly brings perfection. Control self-talk. Book, "Mind Over Mood." We must come out of obscurity and share the gospel light. Strengthen the 99 and seek out the one. Penguins, Planet Earth, what they do when they are cold. They huddle together with one in the middle. They take care of each other. Stay close to the Prophet. The 99 are the saving place for the one. Elder Scott's seven-part pattern. Emily uses it in her book, "And These Words." Example - Study: "The Rising Generation". Get 15 scriptures and study. The following is from Emily's book: "And These Words" a scripture study journal.

The Process Of Study - "In April 2012, when Elder Richard G. Scott began speaking in general conference of his process for receiving revelation, I was instantly intrigued. What are the steps an Apostle of the Lord uses to prepare his heart for a message from heaven? Expecting a lesson on asking and answers, I was surprised to see a process of scripture study instead. As I listened to his words, it didn't take long before the realization settled in - prayer is our asking; scripture is His answering. Most times that is how revelation comes in a life.

"In that talk, Elder Scott listed several steps that became a cyclical process for him. Those seven steps have influenced my own process of study.

"When I am faced with a very difficult matter, this is how I try to udnerstand what to do. I fast. I pray to find and understand scriptures that will be helpful. That process is cyclical. I start reading a passage of scripture; I ponder what the verse means and pray for inspiration. I then ponder and pray to know if I have captured all the Lord wants me to do. Often more impressions come with increased understanding of doctrine. I have found that pattern to be a good way to learn from the scriptures" ("How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life," Ensign, May 2012).

"Maybe you would like to experiment with his process. Here is one way you might use those steps as you study.

1. Begin by defining your "difficult matter." What is your question, your need, your situation? Where do you need heaven's help? Could you narrow that asking down to one word? What would that word be?

2. Read passage after passage of scripture. Take your one word into the scriptures. Turn to the Topical Guide, the Guide to the Scriptures, the Bible Dictionary. Make a list of verses that seem to fit your need, your situation, your question.

3. Ponder what those verses mean. Choose several to become your favorites. Look for patterns, for promptings. Follow footnotes. More knowledge will come. Keep adding to your list as it does.

4. Pray for inspiration. Look at the verses, notes, and promptings contained within your list. Ask the Spirit to open your eyes to see the common thread, the important concepts, the learning that has been captured on that page.

5. Now pause. Ponder and pray to know if you have captured all the Lord wants you to do. Listen for different words, impressions, phrases, promptings that might come. Write those down.

6. Seek for more doctrine you could study about this topic. Turn to general conference talks, commentaries, lesson manuals. Continue to add your fresh insight to your list.

7. Ask, is there more?

"This cyclical process of pondering and seeking continued insight must have been a lesson that Elder Scott felt very impressed to teach, because he described the same process in October 2009. Twice in two separate general conferences. Repetition often suggest importance.

In his words: 'I was prompted to ask, 'Is there more I should know?' And there was. Had I not responded to the first impressions and recorded them, I would not have received the last, most precious guidance" ("To Acquire Spiritual Guidance," Ensign, Nov. 2009).

"Here is what I love the most - between the first instance when this study pattern was taught and the last time the topic was mentioned again, there are four years. Four years when an Apostle of the Lord was practicing. At the end of those four years, he was still as passionate about this pattern of study as he was at the beginning."

Whew! That was long, but I wanted to have a record of it in my journal. I need to use this method. I have done it once but then I quit.

The dinner with Elder Johnson and Elder Goodwin went well. They seemed to really enjoy the food. Elder Goodwin left a message with us and shared a talk he listened to by Elder Holland. Here is a picture I took. I finally remembered!