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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Monday, April 30th, 2018

Accra, Ghana

117th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Jan 2004

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ betrayal of

John 13:21

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 19:25-20:11

* Why did the Lord let Limhi's people end up in bondage?

- sue_heugly: There are two kinds of bondage: The self-inflicted kind from poor choices and iniquity, and the kind that comes from the consequences and choices of others. Limhi's people chose sin, which is to serve Satan. Abinadi warned and prophesied that the people would be brought into bondage because they hardened their hearts against Abinadi's words and wouldn't repent. The dues of discipleship do not come cheap. If we want blessings and freedom from bondage, we must be loyal to God, obey his prophets, keep the commandments and remain humble, submitting our will to His. A blessing always carries with it a responsibility, and a consequence.

Old Testament

1 Samuel 4

The Israelites are smitten and defeated by the Philistines, who also capture the ark of God - Eli's sons are slain, Eli dies in an accident, and his daughter-in-law dies in childbirth.

General Conference

Let Us All Press On

President Russell M. Nelson

"Your desire to obey will be enhanced as you remember and reflect upon what you have felt these past two days."

Rescuing Wayward Children (221) "When you are united, your power is limitless." - Gordon B. Hinckley

Russell M. Nelson:(4/99) Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women

The Atoning One Chapter 9: "Potential Perils of Grace",

Chapter 10: "The Gospel of God", Chapter 11: "Speaking of the Lord's Atonement"

I am a little sad I finished this book today because I have really enjoyed it. Next I am going to listen to Elder and Sister Renlund's book, The Melchizedek Priesthood.

At 8 a.m. I left for town, about 20 minutes behind James. We are taking the truck and Lexy in to get new tires. James has to pay for his, I don't have to pay for mine. It's to replace the used one they put on a few days ago when I got a flat coming home from the Morrison's.

They got our tires on in less than 30 minutes. We took a short walk and it was time to go. Next stop, Walmart, to get the oil changed in Lexy. James made the arrangements and then left. I walked down to the mailbox and mailed the note I wrote to President Shumway.

Now it's time to go in and do my weekly shopping.

I took my time shopping, calculating all my expenses. I checked out and then went to see if my car was ready. I sat in the little waiting room and watched some of Harry Potter. I could see the hood still up on Lexy so I took a spin around the store. This trip is going to be more costly than it seems because I found things to put on my wish list: Grabbit Stick, Black memory foam shoes, "Oh The Places You'll Go" Dr. Seuss book, "Coco,"the movie, and "Coco book and playset. "Star Wars 5 Minute Stories." I actually went home and used my Amazon gift card to by two of the books and the movie. I also bought the movie, "Wonder" because Stacy said it was so good.

Two more things on my wishlist, cute photo album papers, and some new Ginger scissors.

Finally after a few more trips around the store and the passing of two hours, Lexy was finished. I paid the girl, got my report, and loaded up Lexy for home.

I got home and put everything away and sat down in my recliner wondering where James was. He came in a few minutes later with Brother Howard's Cat skidsteer on his trailer. I was watching a Hallmark movie and he sat down and finished watching it with me.

For dinner we had cooked cabbage. For F.H.E. we listened to President Nelson's conference talk from October 1999, "A Testimony of the Book of Mormon."

James took me outside to show me how to feed the bunnies. There was a full moon behind clouds that looked rather eerie.

8th grade. Better than his dad.

These two are pretty amazing.

My rose garden.

Ready to go

The Philistines God

Christina's Post

Maybe they should have named him Harry

or Fluffy.

Daddy Daughter Super Hero Dates

Monday, February 27, 2017

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Accra, Ghana temple

2 Nephi 9:31-49

S.M.I.L.E. "To be spiritually-minded is life eternal.""

What does it mean to be spiritually minded?

Mosiah 24-25

DC 28:1-16

What are some things we can do to keep the Comforter with us so that we are not deceived?

Talk: "A Comforter, a Guide, a Testifier"

By: Margaret D. Nadauld

GC: 'Principles and Promises' by President Thomas S. Monson

"John later said that as he finished his prayer, he felt a great surge of strength. He began climbing once again and fairly flew up the rope. When he reached the deck, his breathing was normal and not the least bit labored. The blessings of added health and stamina promised in the Word of Wisdom had been his. He gave thanks to his Heavenly Father, and throughout the remainder of his life, for the answer to his desperate prayer for help."

GC: 'The Perfect Path to Happiness' by President Thomas S. Monson

"Essential to the plan is our Savior, Jesus Christ. Without His atoning sacrifice, all would be lost. It is not enough, however, merely to believe in Him and His mission. We need to work and learn, search and pray, repent and improve. We need to know God's laws and live them. We need to receive His saving ordinances. Only by so doing will we obtain true, eternal happiness."

We saw elk again this morning on our way to the 8am Snowflake temple session. As is our habit, after our session we went to El Cupidos and then on to Walmart. I also went to Safeway to get a drink for one of the sisters I visit teach. It is a Kombucha drink and after reading the label I found out that Kombucha is fermented tea and may contain alcohol. That will be the last time I buy that drink.

This sister is very health conscious and is also a vegan. I wonder if she knows her "health drink" may have alcohol in it. She does not come to church and I felt a little guilty giving it to her but I did because I had already talked to her mother about it and I didn't want to make a big issue of it.

No selfie today. I had a cold sore on my lip.

One the way to Vernon we saw a small group of Arizona Rangers marching. They are marching 14 miles to honor the original 12 Arizona Rangers in the Arizona territory.

It was a nice day for a hike

James got his truck out of the mud today but his tractor is still sitting half way up the hill. He can't get it started. He took his truck and picked up his home teaching companion and they went out to visit Brother Romyak, a new convert. He lives way out near the Nicol's ranch. He has no running water, heat, or electricity. A real pioneer. Eventually he wants to move a little closer to town.

In reading Mosiah 24 this afternoon as part of my gospel study I was amazed again how the burdens of Almas people were made light. The Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.

In D&C 28 Hiram Page has a false seer stone and is claiming to receive revelation for the Church. Joseph Smith explains that only the prophet can receive revelation for the entire Church. Hiram repents and becomes one of the eight witnesses of the gold plates.

We had the same dinner as last night, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese and a salad. I made chocolate chip cookies for my class to replace the ones from last week that were a little hard. I studied my lesson on the priesthood and read three chapters from "Lady of the Lakes" to James.

Fun Photos