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Today was our ward conference. I am grateful I went to church today, not only to take the sacrament, but to hear Bishop Crane's message. It really touched my heart. Here are some of my notes:
"Covenant to always remember Him. Deeper meaning of Remember - with intention.
1.) Actively remember Christ through focus. Peter walking on the water when he focused on the Savior.
Be grateful. (See Pres. Eyring's 2007 talk, "O Remember, Remember" Recording daily encounters with the Lord and how you have seen Him in your life. This can be transformative.
2.) Develop a personal relationship with Deity. Is prayer my first response or last option? "O remember, remember, ye must pray always." See also 2 Nephi 32:8-9. Then Bishop Crane related a story of riding his bicycle to junior high in southern California down Sepulveda Avenue with cars whizzing by and how he would have a prayer in his heart. He said: "I've always felt close to Heavenly Father and Jesus." Get out of the fray and stay close to Jesus Christ.
Be in constant prayer. Without solitude in prayer we cannot have a spiritual life. If we look at the life of the Savior, He would arise early to have solitude with His Heavenly Father. (See Mark 1 and 3 Nephi 19:19-20.
3.) Faithfulness, and continual improvement. Do I repent/change daily? President RMN's conference address in the priesthood session of the April 2019 GC, "We Can Do Better and Be Better." 'When Jesus asks you and met to repent, He is inviting us to change our mind, our knowledge, our spirit - even the way we breathe. He is asking us to change the way we love, think, serve, spend out time, treat our spouses, teach our children, and even care for our bodies.'
We must actively have a daily walk with Christ. The Bishop then bore a powerful testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
When Jeff Crane was called as our bishop I felt a powerful spiritual witness that he was the right man for the job. That witness was reinforced today as I felt his genuine love for the Savior and his desire to do His will.
President Beeler was the last speaker. He said: "Your bishop is inspired." He talked about walking with Jesus. He said, "I invite you to always remember Him as it will be a transformative experience.
President Smithson and Sister Wilcock, the stake Relief Society president conducted the second hour. We watched a video for the "Always remember Him" initiative by our Southwest U.S. area presidency: Elder Dunn, Elder Schmitt, Elder Barlow and their wives. Here are the things to remember about this initiative:
1.) Christ-centered sacrament meetings.
1.) Christ-centered sacrament meetings.
2.) Daily & weekly activities focused on the Savior: Prayer, gospel study, ministering, what would Jesus do?
3.) In our community: Love, Share & Invite. Events, social media, temple, Christ-centered church.
4.) Temple attendance
As we use the Atonement of Jesus Christ daily we add oil to our lamps.
Jesus can heal a broken mind.
I had my second temple recommend interview today, the one with the stake. Mine was with President Smithson, first counselor in the stake presidency. He is James's medical doctor and a very kind man. I am grateful he took the time today to do temple recommend interviews so I do not have to drive to the stake center on Tuesday evening.
We met Sister Stephanie Singleton today. She is the wife of Byron Singleton, Nadine's son. Her son passed away a year or so ago and she wanted to talk to one of the clerks about his church records.
James cooked me the steak we bought the other day at Walmart, a filet mignon. It was delicious. He cooked it perfectly!
During my rest time I listened to Elder Gong's conference talk where he says that no one should sit alone at sacrament meeting.
Addy, Sheri, and I discussed Elder Kearon's talk, "Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning." I also blogged for January 1st and 2nd. Yes, I am that far behind again.
Today would have been my grandpa Strickland's 137th birthday. Happy Heavenly birthday grandpa.
I got pictures of Benson, Scarlett, and Mason today. Pictures from Texas always make me happy.
Ralph Lamoreaux passed away today. He was 80 years old. His wife Jean was one of my counselors when I was the stake Relief Society President. I loved both Jean and Ralph.
President Oaks dedicated the Burley, Idaho temple today.
"Christ is the Good Shepherd. Each one of the flock is precious to Him." - Elder William K. Jackson, OGC 2025
Burley, Idaho Temple Dedication
Ralph Lamoreaux
from our ward.
Ziggy
This was a video of Scarlett singing.
I can't post videos for some reason
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