The Hague, Netherlands
114th operating temple
Dedicated: 8 Sept 2002
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ betrayal of
Mark 11:18
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his doctrine.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18:1-16
* What does it mean to you to bear, mourn, comfort, and stand as a witness?
- alaynaleilanie: "We often forget that part of the baptismal covenant is to mourn with those that mourn and comfort those that stand in need of comfort. Alma reminds us of this important principle. Someone has said that people would rather be understood than be loved. In truth, the surest way to increase our love for someone is to listen with patience and respect. I believe that our baptismal covenant demands this. How can we 'mourn with those that mourn' and bear one another's burdens' if we don't listen to know what those burdens are? Neal A. Maxwell said: "It is abundantly clear, therefore, that we have a duty to comfort others, to mourn with them, to serve them, and to help them. When there is so much to do to help others, there is little time for self-pity. To stand as witnesses of God at all times I believe can be achieved as we bear one another's burdens. As we mourn and offer comfort aren't we standing as a witness?
Old Testament
1 Samuel 1
Hannah prays for a son and vows to give him to the Lord - Eli the priest blesses her - Samuel is born - Hannah loans him to the Lord.
General Conference
"Behold the Man!"
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
" Those who find a way to truly behold the Man find the doorway to life's greatest joys and the balm to life's most demanding despairs."
From "Rescuing Wayward Children:"
" No power is greater than priesthood power to rescue the wayward and bring them to Christ."
"Worthy men and women are endowed with keys of revelation to personally save their children, others for whom they have stewardship, and themselves. (217-19).
"Priesthood power comes by becoming godly. Temple keys are keys to salvation."
Russell M. Nelson: #29, 10/98, "We Are Children of God."
I went outside and walked until my soundtrack was finished. I ended up with 8,000 steps. Came back in and began baking rolls. Some were small and the last batch were large because I let them rise longer.
Dave and Terry did some target practicing today.
This afternoon I took a nap and then got up and played a game of Five Crowns with Cathi, Terry, Dave, and Laura. James was busy getting ready for his job that starts on Monday. I ended up winning the game!
Terry showed us something on our phones family tree app. We opened it up and then went to "Relatives Around Me." I was related to Cathi, Laura, and of course Dave and Terry. It was so much fun. Cathi and I are 9th cousins once removed and Laura and I are 12th cousins.
Brother Wallace told James he could use his Case tractor for his job but first he, Brother Wallace, had to go get it at Brother Mayfield's.
Dave and Laura brought homemade Sloppy Joe mix from home and warmed it up for dinner. It was delicious. We also had salad, carrots, and tomatoes.
After dinner I went for another walk and then came in and made two batches of muffins, one blueberry and the other banana nut to take with us tomorrow to the temple.
We said our goodbye's because we will be gone before most everyone, except David, gets up.
Ollie in his natural habitat.
Everyday hero.
I told Cathi I was making her a pair of these
for Christmas. Ha!
These girls went to the temple together.
This guy babysat so they could go.
There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby
and this one is adorable!
Arizona Desert Sunset
