Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
95th operating temple
Dedicated: 30 July 2000
by: James E. Faust
Jesus Christ, Ascension
Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 17:1-25
*Why do you think Jesus Christ told the people to ponder the things that He taught and to ask Heavenly Father for understanding? How often do you do this?
My answer: The dictionary says that ponder means to weigh mentally think deeply, deliberate, and meditate. Pondering is, in my feeling, a form of prayer. Pondering the things of God helps to keep us from becoming complacent in our approach to Him.
Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained the dangers of not regularly internalizing the gospel in our lives. "The worshippers at Rameumpton so ritualized their religion that they never soke of their God again until they had assembled themselves together a week later at the stand. (Alma 31:23) Note the contrast in how Jesus instructed His followers on this hemisphere. (3 Nephi 17:3)
See how the Master focuses on the family, on pondering, praying, preparing together! It should not surprise us, if we routinize our religion and do not assign the highest priority to the kingdom, that our hearts and minds will quite naturally drift to other things."
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 1:17-18
17 Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments;
18 And also gave commandments to others, that they should proclaim these things unto the world; and all this that it might be fulfilled, which was written by the prophets-
General Conference
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 17:1-25
*Why do you think Jesus Christ told the people to ponder the things that He taught and to ask Heavenly Father for understanding? How often do you do this?
My answer: The dictionary says that ponder means to weigh mentally think deeply, deliberate, and meditate. Pondering is, in my feeling, a form of prayer. Pondering the things of God helps to keep us from becoming complacent in our approach to Him.
Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained the dangers of not regularly internalizing the gospel in our lives. "The worshippers at Rameumpton so ritualized their religion that they never soke of their God again until they had assembled themselves together a week later at the stand. (Alma 31:23) Note the contrast in how Jesus instructed His followers on this hemisphere. (3 Nephi 17:3)
See how the Master focuses on the family, on pondering, praying, preparing together! It should not surprise us, if we routinize our religion and do not assign the highest priority to the kingdom, that our hearts and minds will quite naturally drift to other things."
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 1:17-18
17 Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments;
18 And also gave commandments to others, that they should proclaim these things unto the world; and all this that it might be fulfilled, which was written by the prophets-
General Conference
Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach
Sister Neill F. Marriott
"We need to continually deepen our knowledge of and obedience to Heavenly Father. Our relationship with Him is eternal. We are His beloved children, and that will not change. How are we going to wholeheartedly accept His invitation to draw near to Him and thus enjoy the blessings He longs to give us in this life and in the world to come. Do we trust Him enough to abide in Him and walk with Him?
I spent the morning making Frankenstein Rice Crispy treats. The prototype looked better than mine.
I made 32 of these babies and then we loaded up the car and left for the valley at 1:30 instead of noon.
We stopped at Arby's in Show Low so I could get a roast beef sandwich. James is fasting.
We drove straight to Stacy and Paul's to deliver their treats. Next we stopped at the Howard's and left them a dozen cookies. We also delivered treats to the Trezise's, Cathi and Colin, and Kim, Brian, and Joe. We then headed out to Darrel and Trina's. They were at a party in their bishop's backyard with lots of other ward members. Addy was with friends so she wasn't there. Rowan left right after we arrived to go trick-or-treating with friends. James broke his fast and had a couple of pieces of pizza before we left with Darrel, Trina, Ruby, and Lola to go trick or treating with some of their friends.
Lola was so cute. Whenever someone said anything about her being a cute little princess she would say: "I'm a unicorn."
Lola was so cute. Whenever someone said anything about her being a cute little princess she would say: "I'm a unicorn."
I'm a Unicorn!
See my tail?
Ruby was Marinette from
The Miraculous Ladybug show
This is Rowan
As we were out trick or treating we got several offers for adult treats and beverages. My favorite house was one close to Darrel and Trinas. It looked like a ship and was playing pirates of the Carribean music along with a pirate, treasure chests, etc.
Trina's friends from Canada are opening an ice cream shop soon and it sounds pretty amazing!
Ruby walked with me after trick or treating to get my 10,000 steps.
Afterwards James and I went to Burger King and Fry's for some water and dinner. Really the best thing we had to eat this evening was the salad Trina made. It had spinach, chicken, pinions, olives, small tomatoes, feta cheese, corn, and avocado with Olive Garden dressing. It was delicious!
After the family all returned home we sat down to watch some Studio C Halloween sketches while the kids looked over their loot.
Lola kept taking one bite out of a piece of
candy and then moving to the next.
Ruby and Rowan.
Rowan got two whole Hershey bars that Addy
wanted to trade for, but he wasn't giving
them up.
I think Addy's pile was the biggest.
Back home in Vernon:
The Grapp children came trick or treating:
I left them six Frankenstein treats.
Huntleigh, Brayllin, and Taylor
Carrie Underwood and her husband
Castle in Germany
Joshua and Evan
Alex
It's Dallin and Sarah from a couple of years ago
a.k.a Barnacle Boy and Mermaid Man.
The Hoose family
Memories: 2016
Ben's Halloween costume
A couple of years ago
This clown drives for Blue Ridge schools
A closeup
Chandler Eyecare staff
Allison and Nathan got married last October 31st.
2015
Love this bunch
I love this picture of Ruby!
