Mon, June 6th, 2022: James in Globe & East Valley Urology, Becky Skousens' Dad passes, Ruth & Naomi, Scarlett, Cindy Brown RS teacher on Sunday,

 

Rexburg, Idaho

125th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Feb 2008

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Matthew 26:64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Book of Mormon

Alma 12:1-19

"Come Follow Me"

Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3 "My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord" Ruth 1

AprGenCon

"Steady in the Storms"

President Henry B. Eyring

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

The perils of greatest danger come to us from the forces of wickedness. Those forces are increasing. And so it will become more difficult, not easier, to honor the covenants we must make and keep to live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

For those of us who are concerned for ourselves and for those we love, there is hope in the promise God has made of a place of safety in the storms ahead.

Up at 5 a.m. At 7:00 James and I had family prayer and then he left for Globe and then East Valley Urology in Mesa. 

A week or two ago Becky Skousen's mother passed away. Today her dad passed away. Her husband Chris is having surgery on Wednesday. Our compassionate service leader, Tina Allen, has arranged three meals to come in to Becky's home. Becky is the Young Women's president and is an amazing woman whom I love dearly!

As I was studying the story of Ruth and Naomi as part of the "Come Follow Me" lesson I wondered why Naomi's husband and sons died.  According to ancient Rabbanic writings found in the Targum of Ruth, the death of these men was actually a judgment from God for leaving the holy land and marrying outside the covenant. I wonder if this is true. Food for thought.

 As I walked today I listened to "A Case for the Book of Mormon" regarding the testimonies of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon and how none of them never denied their witness.

I am so grateful that Cindy Brown said she would teach on Sunday. I missed the last time she taught so I am looking forward to being their on Sunday. The lesson is based on Elder Bednar's talk, "But We Heeded Them Not." 

I texted Catherine Halcomb to see if we were going to the temple tomorrow as we had planned. Catherine was not at church on Sunday so I was a little concerned. I got a text back that she has a cough and that Kerri will be going in her place. Great, we will make our appointment for the 11:00 session tomorrow.

 I worked on getting my cake file set up this afternoon. Courtney has over 150 cake recipes and I am making a file to put them in, along with all of my other cake recipes.

I listened to Morgan Jones interview Robert Millet today about his book on the Holy Ghost. I was really good. I looked for his book on Deseret Book Plus but I couldn't find an audio version.

James and I listened to "The Sport of Matchmaking" while we walked this evening. I think he is more in to it than I am. I can't decide if I like it or not.

DiAnna Elmer, a fellow

temple worker

Ruth & Naomi