OUR FAMILY: Cornish

The Hague Netherlands

114th operating temple

Dedicated: 8 Sept 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ's Atonement

Matthew 20:28

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Book of Mormon

Mormon 2:1-16

*What is the difference between sorrowing and sorrowing unto repentance? How can our sorrow help turn our hearts to the Lord?

President Ezra Taft Benson explained the nature of godly sorrow so that we might understand the sorrow that leads to cleansing repentance:"Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our God. It is the sharp and keen awareness that our behavior caused the Savior, He who knew no sin, even the greatest of all, to endure agony and suffering. Our sins caused Him to bleed at every pore. This very real mental and spiritual anguish is what the scriptures refer to as having a 'broken heart and a contrite spirit' (DC 20:37). Such a spirit is the absolute prerequisite for true repentance." (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, (1988), 72).

Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures

DC 10:4-5

4 Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means provided to enable you to translate; but be diligent unto the end.

5 Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.

General Conference

That Your Joy Might Be Full

Sister Jean B. Bingham

" As I have studied the life and teachings of Jesus Christ with more focus, and committed 'The Living Christ' to memory, my gratitude and love for our Savior have increased. Each sentence of that inspired document contains a sermon and has enhanced my understanding of His divine roles and earthly mission. What I have learned and felt through this period of study and reflection confirms that Jesus truly "is the light, the life, and hope of the world."

Ancient scripture and latter-day prophets words written or spoken in praise of Him bear witness that 'His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.'"

I got up early to finish preparing my two Primary lessons, "Winter Quarters," and "The First Pioneer Company Crosses the Plains." When I opened the blinds there were, in the dark, five bunnies eating the grass. It is 25 degrees outside.

As I was setting up my room this morning, Johnny, Curtis and their cousin Norma came in and set up chairs for me. Curtis told me about having to get up this morning to go milk their cow, "Hollywood." I ask him why their cows name was Hollywood and he said, "cause she has black around her eye that looks like makeup and people in Hollywood wear makeup." He then proceeded to tell him she was so fat he could hardly milk her but she was short and he could look right over her. I love hearing these stories!

The bishop got up and announced the agenda for our upcoming conference with the Show Low stake on Dec 9th and 10th. The visiting authorities will be: Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and two Seventy's, Elder Cornish and Elder Heyman. James and I were surprised and happy to hear about Elder Heyman. He is our former bishop and stake president and friend from Chandler. How exciting! I hope he brings Dianne with him and we can get a picture with them.

Today was the children's Primary Sacrament meeting program, "Choose the Right." The kids sang out beautifully and it went so much better than I thought it would. Here are the songs the children sang: "As a Child of God," "Choose the Right," "Stand for the Right," "When I am Baptized," "The Wise Man and the Foolish Man," "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus," (my favorite!), and "Nephi's Courage." I enjoyed Bishop Miller's remarks at the end. He almost always speaks with a message from the Book of Mormon.

I had Sister Kuffer's class in with mine today. These are the children I taught: Jace, Curtis, Colter, Liana, Gracie, Bailey, Kacey, Talena, and Zemira.

During sharing time Liana told me that I was one of her greatest blessings and that I was the best Primary teacher she has ever had. Wow, I sure do love that girl!

During lunch James told me about what both Brother Peeler and Brother Wilhelm told him about us being the witness couple Friday night in the temple. Brother Wilhelm was the officiator and Brother Peeler the follower. First Brother Wilhelm said we were the cutest witness couple he's seen in a long time and that we had a light surrounding us. He also mentioned again that we remind him of a couple of cute little quail.

Later Brother Peeler told James the same thing about the light surrounding us but he also said that for a few seconds we looked 40 years younger to him. I am grateful we were able to be the witness couple because it was a spiritual experience for me. I can't say that is always true but this time it was.

James and Brother Peeler left to visit with Sister Dyer and take her a food basket. While they were gone I rested and then began my studies. I committed to not turn on the television today. At one time I was faltering and James encouraged me to follow through with my commitment, which I did.

We did watch on James's phone Elder Oaks and Elder Ballard in a Face2Face with the Church young adults. They answered questions and it was a great discussion. They were both adamant about young people putting their phones down and getting to know each other. I wish all of my older grandchildren could have heard this discussion. They would see two apostles in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. They were serious but you could also see their personalities coming through and they created some appropriate humor.

It was a wonderful Sabbath day!