Chicago, Illinois
35th operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Aug 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Creator
John 1:3
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Book of Mormon
Alma 33:12-23
*Why is it important to know the scriptures?
- It's important to know the scriptures so we don't "dwindle in unbelief" as do so many when they no longer have or believe the words of Christ...
Old Testament
2 Chronicles 28-30
28 Ahaz reigns in wickedness and practices idolatry; his people are defeated by Israel - The captives are freed by the command of a prophet - The Edomites and Philistines attack Judah - Ahaz continues his idolatrous ways.
29 Hezekiah reigns in righteousness and restores the worship of Jehovah - The Levites cleanse and sanctify the house of the Lord - The priests offer sacrifices and make reconciliation and atonement for the people - Hezekiah and all the people worship the Lord and praise His name.
30 Hezekiah invites all Israel to a solemn Passover in Jerusalem - Some accept the call; others laugh him to scorn - The faithful Israelites worship the Lord in Jerusalem.
General Conference
The Powers of the Priesthood
President Dallin H. Oaks
"The most important principle for all priesthood holders is the principle taught by the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob. After he and his brother Joseph were consecrated priests and teachers of the people, he declared, 'And we did magnify our office unto the Lord, taking upon us the responsibility, answering the sins of the people upon our own heads if we did not teach them the word of God with all diligence.'(Jacob 1:19),"
FHE:
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God
President Russell M. Nelson
"A hallmark of the Lord's true and living Church will always be an organized, directed effort to minister to individual children of God and their families. Because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He did. We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving-kindness."
"A hallmark of the Lord's true and living Church will always be an organized, directed effort to minister to individual children of God and their families. Because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He did. We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving-kindness."
James went to work at the Howard's again this morning.
I made blueberry muffins for the girls and insisted they each at least eat one before I would take them to Dollar General. It took awhile for Tildy, but they both ate a muffin and I put the rest in a basket to give to Brother Grapp when he came.
We packed all of the girls stuff in the car and headed for Dollar General around 8:45. The girls and I did our shopping. I bought each of them a couple of toys. Emsley knew before she went in that she wanted high heels. Tildy wanted a tu-tu but they didn't have any. Emsley found her Cinderella high heels right away. She said she was going to be Cinderella for Halloween. She also found a tiara and a wand. Tildy settled for fake makeup and a phone. As we were leaving the store Brother Grapp drove up with Benson.
I gave each of the girls, and Benson a hug and I gave the muffins to Brother Grapp. He said: "You are the sweetest person." Well that made me feel good.
Today is Amazon Prime Day so I did some shopping.
Jared said Molly likes stuffed horses so I bought one for her and sent it to Jared's address. I found a stuffed horse that looks like the horse Ruby loves, Pepper, so I ordered one and sent it to Ruby. Then I remembered Ruthie had a birthday this coming Saturday so I ordered one for her too. Three horses in one blow.
James has been asking me to make him some beans so I finally do so today. After getting the beans on I had corn for lunch.
This afternoon the storm clouds began rolling in. The first ones just passed us by but later some more came rolling in and there was a downpour starting around 5:20. I love watching the clouds and seeing these storms!
Ben received his mission call. We are all so excited but he wants to wait until Sunday at 6 p.m. to open it when all of his friends will be in town. Sheri said he hid the envelope so no one would be tempted to steam it open and reseal it.
James and I read from Abby's Crossing this evening and then James tried to answer a post that Jared Ammon posted on Facebook. Here is the post.
This statement was made in 1954
Here are the comments that went with the post:
Thank you Jared Lambson for your response. It was heartfelt and right on. I appreciate you so much for doing this.
