Moses Lake Washington
182nd operating temple
Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023
By: Quentin L. Cook
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 4:1-19
6 - I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do.
Come Follow Me
1 Nephi 3-4 God will prepare a way for me to do His will.
October General Conference
"Promptings of the Spirit" by Elder Gary E. Stevenson
Inklings
"Eternal Truth" by Elder John C. Pingree, Jr.
Up at 4:30. We have more snow.
Today is Scott Tibbett's 100th day since his transplant and he is doing well. It is also his sister Christina's birthday and also my grandpa Al Strickland's birthday in heaven.
As I was listening to Inklings today I realized how much I loved the talk Emily was discussing, "Eternal Truth" by Elder John C. Pingree, Jr. It made me think of my friend Amy Reynolds and her daughter Clare who says she doesn't go to Church because there have been too many changes. Policies change, but doctrine doesn't. Procedures change but doctrine doesn't. Amy said she would read the talk and get back to me.
Emily was on Inklings by herself today and that's okay because I love listening to her. Here are some notes from Emily:
Both truth and love are essential for our spiritual development.
I am forever grateful for others who patiently taught me eternal truth with love.
What are things that I know are true?
Righteous Desires - Faith - Obedience
The Holy Ghost is one of my dearest friends - Emily
We need the Spirit in great abundance in order to teach others.
RMN 2015 talk to women - Know the doctrine of Christ to teach truth with love.
God is the source of eternal truth.
Notes from Elder Pingree's talk:
Truth is critical for us to establish and strengthen our relationship with God, find peace and joy, and reach our divine potential.
*What is truth, and why is it important?
*How do we find truth?
* When we find truth, how can we share it?
The Lord has taught us in scripture that "truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come" (D&C 93:24)
Truth is absolute, fixed, and immutable. It "was not created or made". In other words, truth is eternal.
Truth helps us avoid deception, discern good from evil, receive protection, and find comfort and healing. Truth can also guide our actions, make us free, sanctify us, and lead us to eternal life.
First, God is the source of eternal truth.
Second, the Holy Ghost testifies of all truth.
Third, prophets receive truth from God and share that truth with us.
Finally, you and I play a crucial role in this process. God expects us to seek, recognize, and act on truth. Our ability to receive and apply truth is dependent on the strength of our relationship with the Father and the Son, our responsiveness to the influence of the Holy Ghost, and our alignment with latter-day prophets.
Satan works to keep us from truth.
I realized that I had almost the entire talk underlined so I am going to stop here and say refer back to this talk. It is amazing!
I made some whole wheat pancakes for lunch. We had them with butter, syrup and fresh blueberries. Oh yes, I put chopped walnuts in them for James. He says he is never going to IHOP again.
I love this quote from Elder Stevenson's conference address:
"If you want to feel the Spirit, be in places where the Spirit can dwell. Stand in Holy places with Holy people."
I found five female family names that need their initiatory done. I have an appointment to go next Tuesday to an endowment session with Ruth Gale. I think I will go an hour early and do these initiatories. James and I also need to do couple sealings.
James keeps busy here in Vernon. There is always plenty for him to do like build fires, shovel snow and work on maintenance and improvement projects. He loves it here and doesn't mind all of the work.
I listened to both "The Heir of Brownlie Manor" and "Lily of the Manor" while walking today. I listened to "Unshaken" and watched an episode of "Going Home" while working on my computer.
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