Thursday, July 7th, 2022:Inklings, Don't Miss This, James home early from Globe, Fireplace glass, Charlie & Scarlett, Mike Tomlinson turns 50,

 

Paris, France

156th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 May 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Revelations 2:5

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Book of Mormon

Alma 29:8-30:11

29:9 I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy.

"Come Follow Me"

2 Kings 5 If I am humble and obedient Heavenly Father can heal me. 2 Kings 5

AprGenCon

"Fear Not: Believe Only!"

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

In our present day, tremendously difficult issues face any disciple of Jesus Christ. The leaders of this Church are giving their lives to seeking the Lord's guidance in the resolution of these challenges. If some are not resolved to the satisfaction of everyone, perhaps they constitute part of the cross Jesus said we would have to take up in order to follow Him. It is precisely because there would be dark days and difficult issues that God promised He would, out of a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, guide prophets, give an iron rod, open a narrow gate leading to a strait path, and above all grant us the power to finish the course.

James left for Globe yet again. This time he honks as he passes my window. I guess it was his way of saying goodbye. He said to me "back to the salt mines." I said, "It's a good thing that you like salt."

Did I tell the sad story about our fireplace glass. The new glass cost $350 and when James tried to put it in, it broke. He says it was not the right size and it should not have broke because it was tempered glass. He says he's going to talk to Pierre, the owner of Demer's glass and also our neighbor.

I listened to Emily and her daughter Grace on Inklings Live this morning. Here are some notes that I took:

How do I cast Satan out of my life?

Increase my capacity and my greater understanding.

Confidence comes from doing things you told yourself you would do. 

What great things does the Lord want me to accomplish?

A double dose of Emily today as I finished up "Don't Miss This" and read from my "Don't Miss This in the Old Testament" Devotional book. In 2 Kings 5 I read about the story of Naaman who had leprosy and was told by the Prophet Elijah to wash seven times in the Jordan River. This scripture in Alma 37:6 applies: ...by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

While working and walking in my bedroom I watched some Christmas movies, including: "A Lot Like Christmas" starring Maggie Lawson & Christopher Russell, "A Christmas Gift for Daisy" starring Jill Wagner & Nick Bateman.

I never did get around to making my cookies and cream cake but I did make cornbread and Pioneer Woman baked beans for dinner. It was a delicious yet simple dinner. James says he likes my calico beans better but these are so much easier to make.

Best Friends  

The best Young Men's President ever while

James was the bishop.