Friday, July 14, 2023: 7am oil changed, credit card fraud again 3x, James bees in front more aggressive, Christmas stamps puzzle, new Sarah Eden book, steps, blog caught up, Christmas movies

 

St. George, Utah

1st operating temple

Dedicated: 6 Apr 1877

By: Daniel H. Wells

Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.

Book of Mormon

Alma 32:21-43

Come Follow Me

Acts 9 When I submit to the Lord's will, I can become an instrument in his hands.

Jesus's Name

Light of the world

Word

Holy Ghost

Phrase

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus Christ standing on the right hand of God.

Affirmation

I firmly believe that I am never left to face my challenges alone. through the power of the Holy Ghost, I receive constant companionship, guidance and comfort from my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. With the Holy Ghost as my constant guide, I find solace in the knowledge that I am encompassed by divine love and never alone in my mortal journey.

AprGenCon

Christlike Poise

Elder Mark A. Bragg

Of the Seventy

Let's consider elements of Christlike poise. To begin, knowing who we are and being true to our divine identity brings calm. Christlike poise requires that we avoid comparing ourselves to others or pretending to be someone we're not. Joseph Smith taught, "If men do not comprehend the character of god, they do not comprehend themselves." It is just not possible to have divine poise without knowing that we are divine sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.

Focus on Jesus Christ

Brother Milton Camargo

First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency

Covenant keeping leads us to seek after whatever invites the influence of the Spirit and reject whatever drives it away - "for we know that if we can be worthy of the presence of the Holy Ghost, we can also be worthy to live in the presence of Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ." 

I left the house this morning at 6:20 headed for Walmart to get my car serviced with an oil change. I arrived a little before seven and I was the first one in line. Two other people drove up behind me. 

I went inside Walmart while my car was being taken care of. I bought an eyebrow pencil, some brown sugar, and three boxes of cereal. After getting my groceries I got some breakfast at Karl's Jr. As I was eating my bacon, egg, cheese biscuit I received a text that my car was ready. I wrapped up my biscuit and was on my way. I wish I had focused on the girl who checked me out a little more.

When I got home I sat down at my computer and decided to write down my expenses at Walmart. When I opened up my bank account to my credit card expenditures, there was a charge for Walmart.com for over $300. My oil change was on there and the groceries I bought and then the Walmart.com charge. I think the girl who checked me out may have used my card. 

When I called to report the fraud I spoke to Jet. There were two other charges attempted on the card that I hadn't seen. This is the third time this has happened to me since June 24th.  Twice on my Chase card and once on my Citicard. There has got to be a safer way.

James began vacuuming the bees in the front of the house on Sheri and Ian's balcony. He got stung several times saying that these bees were more aggressive than the ones in the back.

After talking with Stacy for over an hour about her kids and their choices and attitudes I am a little discouraged. Stacy blames their worldliness on social media. I am back to reading my book, "Rescuing Wayward Children." I began reading where I left off months ago. The topic, the power of fasting and prayer. I needed to hear the power of fasting part and how fasting is a commandment.

The United States is having a heat wave across the south and we are a part of it I suppose. It is 90 degrees here and people are complaining.  

My new puzzle is a Re-Marks brand and is called Special Delivery. It has Christmas postage stamps from around the world. I'm doing it has part of Christmas in July. 

What value is my life if my posterity don't accept the gospel and pass it down to the next generation? Only Heavenly Father knows. Thank goodness for Autumn.

Ian's grandma and her twin brother.

Max lookalikes, when Max

was a baby and a small child.

Small house.

Case Beach Week