Mesa, Arizona
7th operating temple
Dedicated: 23-26 Oct 1927
By: Heber J. Grant
Rededicated: 15-16 Apr 1975
By: Spencer W. Kimball
(Scheduled to close in 2018 for renovations.)
Jesus Christ, Advocate
DC 38:4
I am the same which have taken the Zion of Enoch into mine own bosom; and verily, I say, even as many as have believed in my name, for I am Christ, and in mine own name, by the virtue of the blood which I have spilt, have I pleaded before the Father for them.
Alma 44:16-45:14
*Why do you think it was so important to Moroni to have the Lamanites make a covenant of peace?
*What happens to those who sin against "so great light and knowledge"?
*The Nephites were at war with the Lamanites when Ala and Helaman had this conversation. How do you think Helaman's faith may have helped him during the war and throughout his ministry?
*How has your faith helped you?
DC 107:76-100
77-84, The First Presidency and the Twelve constitute the highest court in the Church; 85-100, Priesthood presidents govern their respective quorums.
Why is it important to The Lord that we teach one another in love?
*Because that is how the gospel is spread.
General Conference
"My Peace I Leave with You"
President Henry B. Eyring
"Alma pleaded with his people 'that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and love one towards another' (Mosiah 18:21). Unity is necessary for us to have the Spirit in our class and in our family. Such loving unity is hard to maintain. It takes having the Holy Ghost as a companion to open our eyes and temper our feelings."
James came in from working outside today after taking some Tramadol. He said he felt like he had ant bites on his back. It makes me itch, but I have never felt like ants were biting me.
Most of our hummingbirds are gone. It is probably because of that bully Rufus or because there are so many flowers in bloom the birds don't need James's special nectar.
James worked on the greenhouse all day. He was having one problem with a connection. He even called the company but they weren't much help. He finally figured it out on his own.
I worked on a family birthday calendar adding Kacey, Autumn, Palmar, Summer, and Tanner.
Kim and Brian arrived this evening. I was sad to tell them we had no rain today.
The Chandler National Little League team made it to the Western Regionals in California.
James and I had a discussion about Tramadol and how it gives us a sense of well-being. James said this in spite of the ant bite episode.
Random Photos:
A seventeen year old cottonwood tree bit the dust
during the storm last night.
The Phoenix Zoo was closed today to clean up
after the storm last night.
Water running off Camelback Mountain.
Aunt Gene with former Arizona governor
Rose Mofford.
How exciting!
Flowers in our front planter.
Another gorgeous Vernon sunset.
