Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Forgiveness is such an important part of the gospel

of Jesus Christ!

Ether 14:8-31

* In what ways has the enabling power of the Atonement transformed your weaknesses into strengths?

* In what ways does the book of Ether serve as a warning to the nations of the earth today?

* Anger and hatred played a major role in the destruction of the Jaredites.  What role do you see anger and hatred playing in the world today?  How can you combat this in your own sphere of influence?

*  How has your faith or spiritual resolve been tried?  How did these trials of your faith bring you addition "witness" of Jesus Christ or understanding of eternal truths?

GC:  To Whom Shall We Go? by M. Russel Ballard

"Never abandon the great truths revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith.  Never stop reading, pondering, and applying the doctrine of Christ found in the Book of Mormon."

 I talked to my niece Jenifer today and told her how proud I was that she had graduated from college with a degree in social work.  She was telling me that there are several opportunities in her town for work that she was going to look in to.  Jenifer is legally blind and depends on others to do many things for her.  This should make her more independent.

I love this picture of the Provo temple.

James is still trying to fix his trailer.  He thought he had it fixed but the spring he put in keeps popping out.  He went with me this evening to visit Jean and to make a delivery to Claire, two of the sisters I visit teach.  I was at Jean's for quite awhile and he just waited in the car.  Jean's daughter Deana and her friend Denice are my visiting teachers and they gave me a lesson while I was there and a gift.

Popcorn and apple cider in a cute

Santa container.

James set up a meeting for the job he is doing for Jerrod Bowen at 10:30 in the morning.  I told him there was no way I would be ready so he offered to clean upstairs while I finished wrapping gifts.  

We went to bed before I was finished wrapping.  I was too tired to finish.

Family and Friends:

This picture was taken three years ago at 

Chocolate Lake.  To me it looks like Addy is

pulling Ruby.

Carol and her second husband with

Brennan's kids.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Houston temple.

Mormon 5:1-12

What lessons can we learn and apply to our lives from the writings of Mormon?  Why do you think he documented all of the wars and sorrows of the Nephites for us to read?

* We can learn from Mormon's writings that wickedness never was happiness!w  Mormon's accounts of events during his days has been full of sorrow and despair and unfortunately, because of their wickedness, life did not improve for the Nephites.  Mormon takes time in this chapter to explain what he thinks we should learn from this tragic account.  The Book of Mormon came forth in our day to persuade us that Jesus is the Christ.  Mormon sorrowed that his people did not repent so they could be clasped in the arms of Jesus.  Mormon increasingly looked beyond the tragedy before him to a people he hoped would profit from their mistakes.

GC:     "To Whom Shall We Go?" by Elder M. Russell Ballard

'Our precious relationships with families, friends, the Lord and His restored Church are among the things that matter most in life.

Because these relationships are so important, they should

be cherished, protected and nurtured."

I can do this!

I made a trip to town by myself this morning.  I picked up James's three month supply of Nefediprin and then went on to Walmart to do more shopping for Thanksgiving.  I also stopped at the post office to mail a temple name to Jared, and some bills.  The last stop was at the gas station to get gas and wash the mud off of my car.

I carried in and put away all the groceries.  James was grouting the stone outside and couldn't stop to help me.  When he finished he came in and ask me to read him a chapter from "The Justice of Alliction."  Afterwards James went back to work and I sat down on the couch to "rest" and watch the last part of the "DWTS" finale.  I knew Laurie had won, but I wanted to see it anyway.

Laurie and Val

I worked on my blog, watched "A Princess for Christmas," and ate my bean burro from Burger House.  

Monument Valley

James came in and made a fire and I read from "Justice of Affiction."  After reading we watched a new Christmas movie starring Daniel Lissing called "December Bride."  Daniel plays Mountie Jack in "When Calls the Heart."

Super moon tight rope walking.

I love these pictures: