Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Twin Falls, Idaho

128th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 2008

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

DC 53:2

Behold, I, the Lord, who was crucified for the sins of the world, give unto you a commandment that you shall forsake the world.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 7:1-14

*Why and how is Satan trying to divide people today?

- When there is division the gospel, or any message really, cannot move forward. It stops progress. It stops every good thing. It stops love and kindness. We have been counseled that when we are not one, then we are not His. Satan knows his time is running out and that in the last days even the elect will be deceived. There is no strength in division. We become weak and find our hearts seeking other treasures than God's Kingdom.

Old Testament

Jeremiah 28-30

General Conference

Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel

President Russell M. Nelson

"I'm extending a prophetic plea to you, the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel."

I have made a commitment to get up before 5 am. Today is was 4:39. Instead of snow outside, we had fog. It finally lifted mid-morning.

Today was the end of my ten day media fast. My impressions:

I don't need social media as much as I thought I did. I used to look on Facebook and Instagram the first thing in the morning. Now, I say my prayers and plan my day instead. I do like to see what people I know are doing but there are definitely more important ways to spend my time. I wonder if President Nelson was hoping we would read more from the Book of Mormon instead of looking on social media. I have enjoyed reading the Book of Mormon from the beginning again.

I read an article in the Ensign today under the title, "What Can We Learn From the Fall of King David." Here are a couple of quotes from that article: "Idleness leads to evil." President Ezra Taft Benson said: "It is better to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent."

Elder Quentin L. Cook says that the new multi-volume history of the Church will help us keep our covenants by enlarging our memory of what the Savior has done for us.

We are still overdrawn in our business checking account. James did finally work out his differences and they mailed us another check yesterday but it probably won't be here until Friday. 

James has so many aches and pains. I feel so bad for him. My arthritis is pretty much under control right now but James struggles on an hourly basis with his leg and his back. 

No wonder his back hurts. He fixed

our leaky faucet!

I really miss Charlie and her parents. I felt really sad and depressed today about it. I always feel better when Kacey or Jared sends me a picture or a video. I hope we get to see them again before Charlie gets too much older.

I worked on my 2019 calender in my dot journal. We also did a session in our book arbitrage business on search filters.

Did I feel the Spirit today?

Max and Ollie growling at each other.

 Journal ideas

 Baby Branch is pretty darn cute!

Card idea from Stampin' Up

 A fund Harry Potter party 

Cuteness overload!

 Little Lola

 A sweet girl who loves sweets!

Sunday, May 28th, 2017

Orlando, Florida

46th operating temple

Dedicated: 9-11 October 1994 by:

Howard W. Hunter

Alma 7:14-27

*Read Alma 7:14-16 to see what we need to do to follow the path leading to the kingdom of God.  Make a list.

*Read Alma 7:22-24. Make a list of what we have to be and do in order to follow the path from mortality to the kingdom of God.

Moroni 9-10

9 Both the Nephites and the Lamanites are depraved and degenerate; They torture and murder each other; Mormon prays that grace and goodness may rest upon Moroni forever.

10 A testimony of the Book of Mormon comes by the power of the Holy Ghost; The gifts of the Spirit are dispensed to the faithful; Spiritual gifts always accompany faith; Moroni's words speak from the dust; Come unto Christ, be perfected in Him, and sanctify your souls. About A.D. 421.

DC 82: 1-12

1-4, Where much is given, much is required; 5-7, Darkness reigns in the world; 8-13, The Lord is bound when we do what He says;

What does it mean in these verses that "darkness reigneth"?

General Conference

How Does the Holy Ghost Help You?

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"As you heed promptings from the Holy Ghost-impressions most often quiet and still-you may be removed, without ever knowing, from spiritual and temporal danger."

It was difficult but I got up this morning, worked on my lesson and made it to church.  Kim and Brian sat with us during sacrament meeting and attended James's Sunday School class.  Jace A. was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting.  He was pretty funny.  He likened sin to a spider and swatting it and getting rid of it because nobody likes spiders.  Nadine S. spoke on parenting and Bishop Miller finished up by talking about the Book of Mormon.  Our chapel was packed back into the cultural hall because this is a holiday weekend.  

I had seven extra kids in my class.  They were really good.  Colter wasn't here today.  They are in the valley visiting with Kaylynn who just had a baby boy.  His name is Branch.  

Cute little family, minus mom who is taking

the picture.

During sharing/singing time all of the teachers had teacher's council meeting.  I always enjoy the break.

After church James, Liana and I went to Lej's house to deliver his birthday present. As usual, his mother came to the door.  She took the gift and thanked us.  Someday maybe I will get to meet Lej.  I wouldn't know who he was if I saw him on the street.

When we got back to the cabin Brian had prepared a nice meal.  Bacon, sausage, and eggs with potatoes, etc.  It was nice to have something to eat when we got home and we didn't do anything!  We did clean up the kitchen afterwards before taking our naps.

Kim finished another puzzle today.  

So cute.

James went home teaching two times today.  First he went to the Peeler's and then came home while our home teacher's, Bishop Miller and Talon W. visited us.  They encouraged us to watch a Mormon Message video called "Lift", which we did.  As soon as they left James left for the Wilhelm's.  Brother Wilhelm told him not to prepare anything because the kids were doing something for him.  He came home with a paper for each child with their goals listed on it.  When he taught them last time he had told them to set goals.  It was so fun reading through everyone's goals.

Trenda got engaged today!

His name is Emery and he is a

returned missionary.

Fun Photos:

Engaged! What a great idea!

Mount Shasta

Kim's sunset

Lola cheering for Rowan at his

basketball game.

She is really in to it.

The Vernon chapel.

Vernon woodcutters.

Look at that load of wood!

Something smells funny in

this kitchen.

What a difference 4 years makes!