I did two things to feed the hungry. I doubled our fast offerings and then I read a talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, "He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things."
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The Lord Jesus Christ is the source of light for our world and for our lives. The Lord touched the stones the brother of Jared presented to Him "to give light unto men, women, and children" (6:3) as they crossed the ocean. The Lord also provides light to guide us through the darkness of mortality and toward the brightness of the celestial kingdom - our promised land. Our way is lit by the light of apostles and prophets, the standard works, and inspired leaders and teachers. We too can be a light - we can light the way for others when we hearken to the Lord's counsel and keep ourselves worthy of His Spirit. Sister Ardeth G. Kapp, former Young Women general president counseled: "You have the light within. You can shine in darkness. You can light up the world. You can help dispel darkness. You can make a difference."
I was privileged to travel with Sister Kapp when I went to England in 2005. She invited my friend and I to have dinner with her and her sisters. She went out of her way to be kind to us, virtual strangers. She seemed genuinely interested in us and asked us questions about our lives. I have never met a kinder or sweeter person. She truly radiates the light of Christ!
GC: The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray by Elder Juan A. Uceda
Elder D. Todd Christofferson offered the prayer in the U.S. Senate today:
That is Joe Biden standing next to Elder Christofferson.
I was privileged to travel with Sister Kapp when I went to England in 2005. She invited my friend and I to have dinner with her and her sisters. She went out of her way to be kind to us, virtual strangers. She seemed genuinely interested in us and asked us questions about our lives. I have never met a kinder or sweeter person. She truly radiates the light of Christ!
GC: The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray by Elder Juan A. Uceda
" We returned to Machu Picchu in silence. The idea came to my mind that He had paid attention to my voice but that I had not paid any attention to His. There was a deep pain in my heart for
disobeying His voice and at the same time a deep sense of gratitude for His mercy. He did not exercise His justice uponn me, but in His great mercy, He had saved my life (see Alma 26:20). "
Gila Valley, Arizona temple
Today is Paul's birthday and it is also Pearl Harbor day.
Stacy and Paul have been together for almost 30 years!
The newest member of Paul's fan club.
Shipley and her ears that look like bat wings!
After scriptures and prayer James left for the valley this morning in his truck, pulling a trailer. He is still working on cleaning out all of his stuff from the construction yard and moving in up here. He is also getting some equipment ready to sell at an auction on Saturday.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson offered the prayer in the U.S. Senate today:
I went shopping today at Home Depot where I got James some gloves to wear when he is using the log splitter. I also got some polish for the wood floor. Next was Walmart and then Dollar Tree.
I got some lunch at Taco Bell and headed for home.
I got a call from Stacy today telling me about her health problems. She has been having alot of night seizures that have kept her from sleeping. The doctor's are doing all kinds of tests and hopefully they will be able to help her.
I was so tired after my shopping trip that I just sat down in my recliner and watched the movie "Angels in the Snow" starring Kristy Swanson. It was one I had seen before but really liked.
This guy just flew home from completing an honorable mission in
Orlando, Florida. James had him when he was the teacher's quorum advisor and he really gave James some grief. Ammon is the same age as our grandson Dallin.
Dave's daughter, our niece Teresa, and her family.
