Friday, February 24, 2017

Bogota, Colombia, 
57th operating temple.

2 Nephi 16:1-17:25

Why would the Lord send a prophet to a people He knew would reject the message?

Alma 5:1-40

To gain salvation, men must repent and keep the commandments, be born again, cleanse their garments through the blood of Christ, be humble and strip themselves from pride and envy, and do the works of righteousness, whatsoever is good cometh from God, and whatsoever is evil cometh from the devil.

DC 31:1-13

How can verse 2 bring us comfort if we have family members who have strayed?

Talk: "Followers of Christ"

By: Dallin H. Oaks

April 2013

GC:     "If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder David A. Bednar

'Pressing forward on the strait and narrow path is what He would have us do.  Tasting the fruit of the tree and becoming deeply "converted unto the Lord are the blessings He yearns for us to receive."  Hence, He beckons us 'Come follow me.'

Both exercising faith in and following Jesus Christ are necessary preparations for serving Him.'

"Preach My Gospel" - Using the Book of Mormon in missionary work.

James requested I read a couple of chapters from "Lady of the Lakes."  I also read from "Contrite Spirit," chapter 12 regarding 

Expectations.

My Primary lesson this month is on the witnesses of the gold plates.  To me it is interesting that the Lord provided 12 witnesses of the gold plates just as he provided 12 witnesses of the Savior.

Sedona

I worked on learning how to use Hope Chest on Family Search today but as of yet I have not actually used it.  After blogging, taking a shower, and a nap I cleaned in the family/living room.  I dusted, vacuumed, including the couch, and polished part of the floor where James walks from outside to the fireplace. 

After my inside cleaning I went outside and picked up pinecones just outside the living room.  We have a pine tree that loves to drop pine cones.  

I also paid some bills while James was upstairs working on taxes.  We did two things together today.  We read 3 chapters from "Lady of the Lakes," and watched the newest episode of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered."  This episode was about the aftermath of displaced people as a result of Hurricane Katrina.  This was the best episode yet!  Norman and Rita are engaged and Shane and Oliver kissed.

Photos and Information

 Happy Birthday Karen!

She turns 70 today.

Six of my beautiful grandchildren.

James loves to study in front of the fire.

Here he is pondering a gospel topic.

Lola helped Trina decorate Addy's room.

I am a little concerned about this.

Are some of our rights being taken away?

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Barranquilla, Colombia Temple

2 Nephi 13:6-14:6

Ezra Taft Benson explained that verse 12 is about Satan targeting the family.  How do you see this verse coming to pass?

Alma 1:13-2

DC 29:34-50

Why is opposition so important to God's plan? (see verse 39)

Talk: Opposition in All Things

By:  Dallin H. Oaks

April 2016

GC:  'The Righteous Judge' by Elder Lynn G. Robbins

"To effectively teach a child is the very essence of good parenting, and to lovingly discipline is the very essence of being a righteous judge.  President George Albert Smith taught:

'Unkind things are not usually said under the inspiration of the Lord.  The spirit of the Lord is a spirit of kindness; it is a spirit of patience; it is a spirit of charity and love and forbearance and long suffering...Kindness is the power that God has given us to unlock hard hearts and subdue stubborn souls.'"

Thinking back to those feelings I had when Ruby was here in October I believe these words of Elder Robbins apply: "Those parents had been granted the extraordinary gift of a glimpse into eternity and of beholding the true identity and premortal stature of their children."  Elder Robbins was speaking of the children in 3 Nephi who spake many marvelous things unto their parents.

Cibecue Creek

I baked some chocolate chip cookies today.  James go involved and made a couple of his on "concoctions."  I put fresh cookies in the Valentine bags I took to Hailey's kids today.  James drove me to Hailey's house.  She lives way out on a cattle ranch.  The lesson was on the Lord's love and I told Hailey about Jared meeting Kacey and our car being fixed while in San Antonio as proof to me of the Lord's love for me and my family.

Hailey and her daughter Huntleigh.

After Hailey's we went home and had some lunch and after a short rest I went out to visit Claire as her visiting teacher.  My partner Mary had an appointment in town with her sick baby and was not able to go with me.

Claire is picking up her 8 year old daughter Marlie in Washington where she has been living with her father and bringing her back to Arizona.  I was excited because Marlie would be in my Primary class but then Claire told me she was planning on moving to Show Low.

James went outside a couple of hours this afternoon and worked on chopping some more wood.  This evening we watched the first new episode of the "When Calls the Heart" season.

Fun Photos

Kacey's daughter Summer, on the left, and her friend Cali made the dance team at their school.  How exciting!

Congratulations Summer!

Anna and a friend.

Michael and Holly

Good job Joshua!

Two years ago when we did James's dad's temple work.

Not a good idea.