Tuesday, October 24th, 2017

Fukuoka, Japan

88th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Appearances, Postmortal

Luke 24:36

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:1-24

*How do you make sure you aren't putting your light under a bushel?

"The Savior's message in the Sermon on the Mount is of critical importance to all of us. 'But seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish His righteousness' (JST, Matthew 6:38).

"This message needs to penetrate into our hearts and souls. As we accept this message, we are taking our personal stand in this life." (President James E. Faust, Ensign, May 2007, 67).

President Harold B. Lee taught that the Beatitudes embody the 'constitution for a perfect life;' 'Four of them have to do with our individual selves, and four have to do with man's social relations with others.'

Elder Spencer J. Condie of the Seventy explained how the Beatitudes may be viewed as a recipe for righteousness with incremental steps, beginning with the poor in spirit who come unto Christ.' (3 Nephi 12:3). The next step in the celestial direction is to mourn, especially for our sins, for 'godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation.' (3 Nephi 12:14-16).

Elder Robert D. Hales referred to a personal experience in emphasizing the importance of being a light for others: 

"Growing up on Long Island, in New York, I understood how vital light was to those traveling in the darkness on the open sea. How dangerous is a fallen lighthouse! How devastating is a lighthouse whose light has failed! We who have the gift of the Holy Ghost must be true to it's promptings so we can be a light to others. 'Let your light so shine before men,' said the Lord, 'that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.' (Matt. 5:15-16). We never now who may be depending on us. And, as the Savior said, we 'know not but what they will return and repent, and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them' (3 Nephi 18:32), (Ensign, May 2002, 71).

Doctrine Covenants Scripture Mastery

DC 130:20-21

20 There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated-

21 And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.

General Conference

Apart, But Still One

Elder Joni L. Koch

"In the Church, in spite of our differences, the Lord expects us to be one. He said in the Doctrine Covenants, 'Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.' "

An update for last Friday night's football game between the Show Low Cougars and the Snowflake Lobos. Show Low won 42-8. Even though I am an alumni of Snowflake High School, I am so happy for Monte and his Cougars!!

James's friends, Paul and Janelle, who came all the way from Oregon to go hunting, are coming to site in their rifles this morning so I moved all of my study materials to the bedroom. They were here all morning and came in and visited with James for awhile. 

I left to go grocery shopping around noon.

The first thing I did when I got to town was go to Aliberto's for my tacos. It looked so crowded that I got in the drive-thru line. I ate my tacos in the Walmart parking lot and saved the rice and beans for later. 

I thought I was being frugal with my spending until I got up to the register and saw the total. Wow groceries are expensive!

I was so tired when I got home. James was tired too. He took a nap and then went out to work until dark. I sat in my recliner and watched a new movie Hallmark movie, "Darrow and Darrow." I also finished taking my steps for the day and worked on my blog.

This evening James and I watched the new episode of "Gourmet Detective: "Eat and Drink."

Feelin' guilty we weren't there.

Hilarious!

Lambsondallen

The real deal.

In our yard

Spraying off bird poop.

Reminds me of the one we saw at Chocolate Lake.

Love Jared's and Darrel's faces.

Notice Jared's Cowboy shirt. 

He always did love Texas.

2015

I thought this was Joshua and Evan until

I looked at the feet.

Rowan and Evan

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Bismarck, North Dakota temple

2 Nephi 9:1-14

What is my favorite title for Jesus Christ, and why?

Mosiah 20-21

DC 25:1-16

How does it make you feel that the Lord knows your name and you are His?

Talk: He Knows You By Name

By: Elaine S. Dalton

April 2005

GC:'Learn from Alma and Amulek' by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"There is service that no one else can give in quite the same way.  The Lord has trusted you with His holy priesthood, which hold the divine potential to bless and lift others.  Listen with your heart and follow the promptings of the Spirit."

I read a couple of quotes by Elder Neal A. Maxwell today that I want to share:

"So often our sisters comfort others when their own needs are greater than those being comforted.  That quality is like the generosity of Jesus on the cross.  

Empathy during agony is a portion of divinity!"

"Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?"

I promise that I could study the gospel all day and never get bored.  I found these quotes while reading from "Teaching in the Savior's Way."

"The Lord promises that if we treasure up in our minds continually the words of life... it shall be given us in the very hour what we should say and how we should teach." (DC 84:88)

Under the heading Seek Revelation Daily:

Elder Richard G. Scott:

"Knowledge crefully recorded is knowledge available in time of need, and enhances the likelihood of receiving more light."

Horseshoe Bend

James got home today around 3 p.m. with burros from Burger House. We read a couple of chapters from "The Lady of the Lakes," after he builds a fire.  We also watched "Candles on Bay Street" and "The Locket."  

Blue and Gold Banquet decorated by Kim and attended by Stacy and Joshua.

Oh yes, Kim also made these cute invitations.

She's a one woman show!

Joshua's Lego Batman cake

Mario and his mother.

Fun Photos

Brennan and Taylor

We've known Brennan forever and Taylor was in our

Primary class.

Another Daddy-Daughter Date.

I know the quality is terrible but I

love this picture of Joe.  It brings back great memories!

Last game of the season for these two.

Notice photo bomber Ruby.

I think this is the day we went to the temple to do 

J.D.'s baptism and confirmation.

Hiking with their mom.

I am looking forward to this day!

Saturday, February 11, 2017

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Anchorage, Alaska temple

2 Nephi 4:28-5:9

Nephi glories in the goodness of God.  Why do you think some blessings we receive are conditional on praying and fasting and others are not?

Mosiah 9-11:17

DC 20:66-79

What are some ways that we can remember Christ everyday?

Talk:  "Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted"

By:  Allen D. Haynie

October 2015

GC:  'Look to the Book, Look to the Lord' by Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"In order to help the Book of Mormon become the keystone of your testimony, I offer you a challenge.  I recently learned that many young people spend an average of seven hours a day looking at TV, computer, and smart pphone screens.  With this in mind, would you make a small change?  Will you replace some of that daily screen time - particularly that devoted to social media, the internet, gaming, or television with reading the Book of Mormon even if for only 10 minutes a day.  And you can study in a way that allows you to enjoy it and understand it."

We left the house this morning for the Snowflake temple at 6:45 after our family prayer.  I love these early morning trips to the temple.  Today there was a beautiful full moon in the western sky, and a gorgeous pink sunrise in the eastern sky with elk running alongside the road.

Our 8 am session was nearly full.  Here is our after session selfie:

It was a little windy today.

We had an early lunch at El Cupidos.  I got the green chili mixed burro.  It didn't even compare with the one at Burger House.  We then went to Walmart for bread, envelopes, and floss.  Somehow we ended up spending over $40.

Our next stop was at the post office in Show Low where we mail the Texas grandkids valentines.  Finally we made it home!  That last two miles is the longest and most grueling.

Amazing picture of a sunset and a rainbow!

After our nap James went out and power sprayed the cars, garage, and driveway.  I sew a button on one of James's white shirts, make enchiladas using my own recipe, and begin Jmaking Valentines for my Primary kids.  James loved my enchiladas.  We were in bed by nine.

Fun Photos

Joshua reading the Book of Mormon in 2015.

Rowan and Evan on New Year's Day in Vernon.

Gonzo game night.  

I remember these with my dad who always beat us at

Monopoly.  He would outsmart us and then laugh his head off.

Very humiliating and frustrating.  Not my fondest memory of him.

Three of my favorites.

I love to hear Dallin sing.