The sky is at it's best just before the sun comes up.
I love this picture!
4 Nephi 1:23-49
What are the characteristics of a true believer in Christ?
*Elder Neal A. Maxwell (1926-2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles says: "True believers are settled in their views of Christ. Despite their weaknesses, their spirituality is centered on the Savior. True believers gladly perform their duties in the kingdom. They include partaking worthily of the sacrament, rendering Christian service, studying the scriptures, praying, fasting, receiving ordinances, attending to family duties, paying tithes and offerings.... True believers are humble. They are not easily offended. They do not resist counsel. True believers are willing to do what Christ wants. Are we willing to let the Lord lead us into further developmental experiences? Or do we shrink back? The things which enlarge the soul inevitably involve stretching. True believers truly pray. Their prayers are sincere and heartfelt. True believers have both right conduct and right reasons for that conduct. They are so secure in their relationship with the Lord that their goodness would continue even if nobody were watching. True believers rejoice in the success of others. They don't regard colleagues as competitors. True believers remember that forgetting is part of forgiving. They follow the Lord's example: 'I will remember their sins no more' (D&C 58:42). True believers are innocent as to sin, but not naive. They are kind, but candid. They love other people. True believers are happy. They are serious about how they live life, but are also of good cheer." (True Believers, New Era, Apr. 1994, 20-24; BMSM, 346).
GC: "Learn from Alma and Amulek by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
'Alma the Youngers life changed when an angel of the Lord appeared to him and spoke with a voice of thunder. For three days and three nights, Alma "was racked with eternal torment,... even with the pains of a damned soul." And then, somehow,
a faint memory brought light to the darkness of his mind -
an eternal truth, taught by his father: that Jesus Christ would come "to atone for the sins of the world." Alma had long ago
rejected such concepts, but now his "mind caught hold upon
this thought," and he humbly, earnestly placed his
trust in Christ's atoning power.'
The antelope are back! James was going to go outside to work but he didn't want to scare them away. We read by the fire and now he is working on sales taxes.
They are so curious!
Soon the antelope wandered off and James went out to chop and stack wood. He loves our fireplace because it saves us money on gas. He loves working outside.
While he was working outside I was inside making rolls and potato soup. The soup reminded me of the potato soup I use to get at Tony Roma's in Provo. While I was working and writing on my blog, I watched one of my favorite Christmas movies, "Hitched for the Holidays" starring Joey Lawrence.
Tricia posted this on Facebook.
This afternoon James and I drove to Snowflake to watch the Show Low Junior High wrestling team face the Snowflake Junior High wrestling team. I use to work at this junior high when I was in high school. That was many years ago. There are three boys from Vernon on Show Low's team: Zemira, Andy, and Ty. They all three pinned their opponents. James thought that out of all the wrestlers, Zemira has the most natural ability. He has not lost any of his matches but will not be able to go to state because he is too young. He is in the 5th grade and is 10 years old.
After the matches were over, Show Low won by the way, we stopped at Taco Bell for a little dinner.
Chea posted this.
I love this family!
This evening Kim and I decided who was bringing what to our Thanksgiving dinner. I am going to buy the turkey tomorrow and leave it in the refrigerator.
This evening James and I read by the fire and watched "A Crown for Christmas" starring Danica Kellor.
