Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

Ciudad, Juarez

71st operating temple

Dedicated 26 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Creator

2 Peter 3:5

 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

Book of Mormon

Alma 53:18-54:12

*What can we learn from the stripling warriors courage

- The lesson I learn from the stripling warriors is that sometimes there are challenges in this life that we have to face, that we really don't want to face. If we go with courage, with faith in God, and with obedience to His commandments, we need not fear. The end result will be a blessing to us.

Old Testament

Psalms 56-60

56 David seeks mercy, trusts in and praises the Lord, and thanks Him for deliverance.

57 David pleads for mercy and acclaims the glory and exaltation of God.

58 David reproves wicked judges - They go astray and speak lies.

59 David prays to be delivered from his enemies - God rules in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. 

60 David says that the Lord has scattered His people - The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah His lawgiver.

General Conference

His Spirit to Be With You

President Henry B. Eyring

"More precious than a memory of events is the memory of the Holy Ghost touching our hearts and His continuing affirmation of truth. More precious than seeing with our eyes or remembering words spoken and read is recalling the feelings that accompanied the quiet voice of the Spirit. Rarely I have felt it exactly as the travelers on the road to Emmaus did - as a soft but unmistakable burning in the heart. More often it is a feeling of light and quiet assurance.

We have the priceless promise of the Holy Ghost as a companion, and we also have true directions on how to claim that gift. These words are said by the Lord's authorized servant with his hands on our head: 'Receive the Holy Ghost.' At that moment you and I have the assurance He will be sent. But our obligation is to choose to open our hearts to receive the ministration of the Spirit over a lifetime."

Heavenly Father sent a rainy day for me to enjoy because I wasn't here on my birthday. It rained off and on all day long.

James left at 4 am to pick up the tractor in Taylor. I got up at 5 and at 5:30 I thought he was still asleep and I ran back in the bedroom to get him up. The guy was going to be gone from his house at 5:30 and I thought he was late. I was relieved to find an empty bed.

I was supposed to go to book club at the Vernon library with my friend Linda today but I cancelled. I think I just needed a day to stay at home. Linda was so thoughtful. She checked out next month's book for me from the library. It's called "Time and Again" by Jack Finney.

This is Linda and her 12th great granddaughter

born Saturday morning. The baby's name

is Jovi. She weighed 7 lbs 6 oz.

My neighbor Kathy brought over some vegetables from her garden this afternoon. She came with her two dogs and her daughters dog. One of them kept trying to get in the house. She gave us summer squash, flower squash, zucchini and tomatoes. 

James worked at the Howard's today and came home and had some squash for lunch. 

Well, the news is out, Darrel and Trina bought a house. It is about 3,500 square feet. James is going to help Darrel put a pool in the back yard. It is in Eastmark but instead of being south of Warner, it is north. It will probably take 6-9 months to finish. 

I spent $100 on Amazon today using my birthday gift cards. 

I got 15,000 steps today and listened to Glenn Yarborough along with The Greatest Showman.

Tanner

Not sure if this is the right day but Summer and Tanner

both started school this week. 

Summer is a senior and Tanner a freshman.

Happy Birthday Teresa

David and Teresa a few years ago.

Ian's parents, John and Betty

This is the church in Scotland where they

were married. Sheri and Ian went there this summer.

Friday, May 25th, 2018

 Gilbert, Arizona

142nd operating temple

Dedicated: 2 March 2014

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Birth of

DC 20:1

The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April-

Book of Mormon

Alma 5:43-52

*How did Alma receive his knowledge of the gospel?

- verse 46 - By the Holy Spirit of God. I have fasted and prayed many days that I might know these things of myself. And now I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them manifest unto me by His Holy Spirit, and this is the spirit of revelation which is in me.

Old Testament

2 Samuel 23-24

23 David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost - Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God - David's mighty men are named and their deeds extolled.

24 David sins in numbering Israel and Judah - The men of war total 1,300,000 - The Lord destroys 70,000 men by pestilence - David sees an angel, offers sacrifice, and the plague is stayed.

General Conference

Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit

"Who hath made man's mouth? Or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Have not I the Lord?

Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say" (Exodus 4:11-12; see also verse 10).

  

Russel M. Nelson 4/09 #53. Lessons from the Lord's Prayer

" Our prayers follow patterns and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. He taught us how to pray."

Dale G. Renlund The Melchizedek Priesthood, Chapter 17, Principle #9 - A Priesthood Holder Fulfills His Duty

I invited Chelsea M. and Laurann over this morning for a tour of our house. Chelsea said she wanted to come the last time we visited her and Laurann is my companion so I invited her. Laurann didn't come because her husband, Charlie wanted to go to the lake instead. Chelsea came by herself. Her nieces Gracie and Bailey and babysitting her little girl Peyton. 

I gave Chelsea the grand tour. She has lived in Alaska and has always wanted a log home. She loved ours. James told her about climbing up to put the logs in and how no one else would do it.

When Chelsea got ready to leave I gave her a dozen chocolate chip muffins to give to the kids. Later she thanked me for the delicious muffins and the tour of our beautiful home.

I started some rolls to take to the temple tomorrow for potluck and James went to see Brother Howard. James offered to give Brother Howard his tractor and Cat and Brother Howard said no, he didn't want anything. He said it was an accident and didn't expect James to pay for it. James couldn't accept that. Brother Howard finally said that he would accept using the tractor and Cat but he would not take ownership. James was so grateful that he stopped on the way home and sent him a text. We are grateful to have such a wonderful friend.

This evening we were invited to have dinner with the Woods' and the missionaries. The Woods' are a retired couple about our age. As I was getting ready I realized that my curling iron was not working. After dinner I mentioned it to Pam and she insisted that I take hers home with me, which I did.

We had a healthy, delicious dinner. Salad, grilled chicken, broccoli, and corn. For dessert there was fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Pam and I did not have any dessert. Elder Macy and Elder Smith were the missionaries. They shared a message about family history and encouraged the Woods' to do their family history. I told James on the way home that he should offer to help them since he was/is their home teacher and also a family history consultant.

After the elders left we sat on the porch and talked for awhile. It was such a nice evening but we had to leave quite early because we have to leave for the temple in the morning at 5:30.

Back at home I finished walking and worked on my blog before going to bed.

We are a happy family...a least for awhile.

Me, as a baby.

High School

Honeymoon in Hawaii

 James in high school

College wrestling at ASU

Hawaii on our honeymoon

I had these photos on my phone in preparation for
our anniversary party on June 2nd.

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

Cardston, Alberta

6th operating temple

Dedicated: 26-29 Aug 1923

By: Heber J. Grant

Rededicated: 2 July 1962 (addition only)

By: Harold B. Lee

Rededicated: 22-24 June 1991

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Advocate

DC 110:4

I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am e who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.

Alma 44:1-15

In what ways did Moroni show courage to Zerahenah?

*He stops the fighting and begins bearing his testimony to Zerahemnah.

DC 107:58-75

58-67, The Twelve are to set the officers of the Church in order;

68-76, Bishops serve as common judges in Israel;

How is the Bishop a judge in Israel?

*Judges his ward members as to their standing in the Church as well as their standing in the Church as well as their temporal needs if they have claim on the Church. He succors the poor. He works closely with the youth and judges their worthiness. "Makes decisions for his people which affect their progress and development. He holds the key to the temple. He is entitled to divine guidance." - President Kimball

General Conference

Certain Women

Linda K. Burton

" Jenny, a RS president with leukemia, testified: 'Not only are we here to save others but to save ourselves. And that salvation comes from partnering with Jesus Christ, from understanding His grace and His Atonement and His feeling of love for the members of the Church. That happens with things as simple as brushing someone's hair; sending a note with an inspired, clear, revelatory message of hope and grace; or allowing others to serve us."

As I was working on the computer in the bedroom and James was taking a nap, the doorbell rang. It was Brother Price selling raffle tickets for the cow pie bingo game at the Vernon Days event at the park on Saturday. James wrote him a check for $20. Brother Price stayed for awhile talking to James about his back and how he thinks he can help him. He is a chiropractor. James was impressed with his knowledge. 

After Brother Price left it started to rain so we went outside on the deck to read. We actually finished our book and we don't have another to read. I will have to order one soon. 

While James worked outside on the greenhouse I worked on a budget, got the Curtis's card ready to mail, and then went downstairs to put sheets on Kim and Brian's bed. I also put on a new bedspread, actually a quilt. I decided I need to buy a lamp for the bedroom because it is a little dark. Maybe after the temple on Saturday.

A monsoon storm hit the valley this evening.

The tower at Sky Harbor Airport

Bogle Jr. High Open House

Betty and Bob's wedding

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