Wednesday, February 1, 2023: James leaves for the valley, I go into town also pickup mail, Snow is gradually melting, Burger House is coming home w/ James

Washington D.C.

16th operating temple

Dedicated: 19-22 Nov 1974

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Mode of teaching

Mark 8:31

And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:1-21

Come Follow Me

Matt.4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Jesus Christ set the example for me by resisting temptation.

Jesus's Name

Anointed One

Words of the Week

Forty, Divine Potential, "Follow Me"

My Favorite Scripture

Luke 4:18-19 & Isaiah 61:1-3

18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Isaiah 61:1-3

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

 OctGenCon

Helping the Poor And Distressed

President Dallin H. Oaks

First Counselor in the First Presidency

Despite all that our Church does directly, most humanitarian service to the chidlren of God worldwide is carried out by persons and organizations having no formal connection with our Church. As one of our Apostles observed: 

"God is using more than one people for the accomplishment of his great and marvelous work....It is too vast, too arduous, for one people." As member of the restored Church, we need to be more aware and more appreciative of the service of others.

100 Favorite Verses - I Am Not Ashamed

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.

* Do my actions and speech set me apart as a child of God?

After family prayer this morning James left for the valley. Soon after he was gone I got ready and went into town. I was hungry so I went by Sonic and got a Slinger. At Walmart I bought berries and grapes because they are good for cancer. 

I also bought more valentine stuff, two throw pillows, Biotene for James, coconut shrimp, cranberry juice, etc. 

As I was standing in line to check out Kim Seaman came up behind me and we chatted for a few minutes. It was great to see her. I always look for her when I go to the temple but I have not seen her for awhile. As we were talking she made the comment, "I told Mikey..." Mikey being President Seaman, the temple president. Hmm Mikey just doesn't seem to fit but I didn't say anything.

On the way home I stopped at the post office and I am glad I did. The infrared blanket I ordered for James came in, also the chimney for my kerosene lantern. 

Today's Laura report:

I got a call from Jimmie Applegate today. He said they were going to New York to visit family and was wondering if I could teach gospel doctrine on the 19th. I said I would be happy to. He said that James could help me if I would like. 

James got home about 7:40 this evening. He brought me a mixed green burro from Burger House. It made a nice dinner.