Friday, May 11th, 2018

Twin Falls, Idaho

128th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 2008

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, birth of

Matthew 2:1

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:18-37

*How does it feel to have your soul "redeemed from the gall of bitternness and the bonds of iniquity?"

- Who among us has not felt the dark abyss, the remorse of conscience from our sins and mistakes, those awful feelings of guilt? Those feelings of pain to our spirit can be harder to bear than physical pain. I liked how Alma explained what the atonement of Christ did for him, and can do for us. Boyd K. Packer states: "The Atonement of Christ is an ever-present power to call upon in everyday life. When we are harrowed up or tormented by guilt or burdened with grief, he can heal us. If Christ hadn't made his Atonement, the penalties for mistakes would be added one on top of the other. Life would be hopeless. But he willingly sacrificed in order that we may be redeemed."

Old Testament

1 Samuel 27-28

27 David flees to Achish at Gath - He dwells among the Philistines for sixteen months.

28 Saul inquires of the witch of Endor for revelation - She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines.

General Conference

Family History and Temple Work - Sealing and Healing

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"As Church members, we do have a divinely appointed responsibility to seek out our ancestors and compile family histories. This is far more than an encouraged hobby, because the ordinances of salvation are necessary for all of God's children. We are to identify our own ancestors who died without receiving the ordinances of salvation. We can perform the ordinances vicariously in temples, and our ancestors may choose to accept the ordinances. We are also encouraged to help ward and stake members with the family names. It is breathtakingly amazing that, through family history and temple work, we can help to redeem the dead."

"Fruit detached from the branches cannot long survive."
-Russell M. Nelson

Rescuing Wayward Children:

"Be not afraid, only believe."

-Mark 5:36

Worth the Wrestle:

"Asking inspired questions leads to knowledge, revelation, greater faith, and peace."

Russell M. Nelson, 10/04, #44. Senior Missionaries and the Gospel

"I express gratitude for our senior missionaries. they are young in spirit, wise, and willing to work."

Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood: Chapter 10

#2 - The Proper Expression of the Priesthood is Learned

Truman G. Madsen: The Prophet Joseph Smith: Chapter 2

Spiritual Gifts of Joseph Smith

"Don't let a doctrinal doubt drive a wedge between you and the Church."

James had three things to fix before he goes back on the job: His tractor, which is at the Wallace's and is being worked on by one of the Westbrook boys, his power steering line on the truck, and the brakes on the trailer.

This morning he thinks he found the problem with the power steering line. The hose isn't securely clamped. Brother Wallace gave him a clamp and we got some power steering fluid and now it's fixed. 

This morning we went into town so James could get some supplies and I could do a little shopping at Walmart. I saw Laurann and her boys while I was shopping. I also saw my cousin Rita and spoke with her a few minutes.

When I got home from town I made a stew to take to the temple tomorrow. I also worked on my blog and did my 45 minute walking. My life is so predictable. 

James made himself a green smoothie using Trina's recipe this evening. It was delicious! 

We missed the YW Navajo Taco, Pie Auction dinner this evening. James just wanted to stay home and relax. We ended up keeping the lemon pie and we are each going to have a piece after we weigh in on Sunday morning. 

We watched the episode of "When Calls the Heart" where Elizabeth is told that Jack is dead. Tomorrow night we will watch the finale.

Twinners

Earphones

My rose

Eden and her horse lover friends

We want some horses!

I remember how ridiculous I thought it was.

Wayne Todd and his granddaughter.

Baby Kyler looks like he's praying.

I like this idea to keep the plants away from the bunnies.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

James says he can build this for me!

Alma 28:9-29:7

9 - End of the 15th year of the reign of the judges.

10 - From the 1st to the 15th year there has been brought to pass an awful scene of bloodshed.

11 - War is the cause of death and sorrow.  Endless woe versus neverending happiness.

12 - there is a hope in Christ that many are raised to dwell at the right hand of God in a state of never-ending happiness.  

13 - Satan causes inequality because of sin and transgression.

14 - Sorrow because of death and destruction and joy because of the light of Christ unto life.

Alma 29:1-7

1- O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth and cry repentance unto every people!

2 - I would declare unto every soul repentance and the plan of redemption that there might not be more sorrow upon the face of the earth.

3 - I sin, because I should be happy with the things the Lord has allotted unto me.

4 - the Lord honors the will of man whether they be unto salvation or unto destruction.

5 - . . . he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless; but he that noweth good and evil, to him it is given according to his desires.

6 - Why should I desire more than to perform the work to which I have been called?

7 - Why should I desire to be an angel to speak to the ends of the earth?

GC: "I Am a Child of God" by Elder Donald L. Hallstrom

I read scriptures and a chapter from Corinna with James.  He shows me his plans for the backyard.  He goes out to work and I work on cleaning the garage.

For lunch I had cooked cabbage and broccoli and to top it off, a couple of swiss cake rolls.

Here is a list of the books I am reading right now: 1) Fablehaven, 2) Discovering the Word of Wisdom, 3) The Washington Hypothesis, 4) The Lincoln Hypothesis, 5) The Seven Miracles that Saved America, 6) The Seven Tipping Points that Saved the World, 7) Christ in Every Hour, 8) The Power of Everyday Missionaries, 9) Raising an Army of Helaman's Warriors, 10) The American Covenant.  Whew! I read from Fablehaven and Discovering the Word of Wisdom everyday after lunch.  I read an hour on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings.  I read from two books each night.  I like doing it this way.  I have more time to savor a book rather than rushing through it.

James needed to go to town today so I went with him.  I saw Kaeli Nicoll at Walmart.  She is supposed to be in the valley but she is here taking care of a sick horse.  I told her about my lunch with Jean.  

James and I got dinner at Panda Express.  Obviously we have not completely given up meat in our diet but we are definitely working towards cutting way down.

Let me tell you about one of my heroes.  His name is Timothy Ballard and he is the author of three of the books I am reading.  He is a modern-day abolitionist.  Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world.  Two million sold into sex slavery are children.  This just makes me sick.  Brother Ballard is a part of a team of former federal agents working to rescue children all over the world; Columbia, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, India, and the United States.  The name of Brother Ballard's operation is: Operation Underground Railroad.

Tim Ballard holding a child in his arms.

Not sure if this movie will be out again but I would like to support it.

There are modern-day heroes.