Dallas, Texas
30th operating temple
Dedicated: 19 Oct 1984
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Creator
Isaiah 45:12
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
Book of Mormon
Alma 31:1-23
* How is the word more powerful on the minds of the people than the sword?
- The sword changes minds by fear. The word changes hearts by love and the Spirit. Fear is sometimes quicker but love is more powerful and eternal.
Old Testament
2 Chronicles 13-15
13 Abijah reigns in Judah - He defeats Jeroboam and the armies of Israel - The Lord strikes Jeroboam, and he dies.
14 Asa reigns in Judah, rebuilds the cities, and defeats and plunders the Ethiopians, who attack Judah.
15 Azariah prophesies that Judah will prosper if the people keep the commandments - Asa does away with false worship in Judah - Many from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon migrate to Judah - The people covenant to serve the Lord and are blessed.
General Conference
What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand
Douglas D. Holmes
"In much the same way that angels are authorized messengers sent by God to declare His word and thereby build faith, we who hold the Aaronic Priesthood have been ordained to 'teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.' To preach the gospel is a priesthood duty. And the power associated with this duty is not just for prophets or even just for missionaries It is for you!"
Ensign:
"All Is Lost," "Failure Is Part of the Plan," "Ministering to Members Who Are Divorced," "Different Kinds of Families,"
"New Era Connection," "The Good People of St. George, "Actually, I Am One," "Running into the Church," "Counsel I Did Not Want to Hear," "The Book of Mormon Brings Abundance," "A Commitment to Unity and Love" "Source of Faith and Hope to Millions,"
"New Era Connection," "The Good People of St. George, "Actually, I Am One," "Running into the Church," "Counsel I Did Not Want to Hear," "The Book of Mormon Brings Abundance," "A Commitment to Unity and Love" "Source of Faith and Hope to Millions,"
Happy Birthday Palmer!
Can you guess how old he is?
Happy Birthday Ollie!
Ollie is one.
I have a funny story about Ollie. James accidentally let her out while he was at Sheri's today and he didn't realize it. He and Michael were going to Jersey Mike's for lunch. When Michael came back home he realized the Ollie was missing. Guess where she went? To Cathi's to see his friends Indy and Lady!
After scriptures and prayer this morning James left for the valley in Lexy. He took Lola's birthday gifts, bookmarks for Cathi and Laura, and a jacket that doesn't seem to belong to anyone. He also has a personal history book to take to his mom to fill out.
Lola loved her Princess Celestia and
Songbird Serenade.
I was going to try to take my friend Catherine to lunch but she has a doctor's appointment today for her foot, at least I thought she did. I guess she cancelled because there is supposed to be heavy rains today. She called me to see if I would take her if she rescheduled. I said yes, but the Doctor Hall had already filled the appointment.
It was overcast and rainy all day. This is a direct answer to all of our fasting and prayers since January. We just had to be meek and humble and wait upon the Lord.
I started a new audio book today called "Habits of Holy Men." I love it so far. Here are the names of the chapters:
1." Practice Holiness," 2. "Put Off the Natural Man," 3. "Be Submissive," 4. "Be Meek," 5. "Be Humble," 6. "Be Patient," 7. " Be Full of Love," 8. "Be As A Child," 9. Conclusion
When James visited his mom she fed him some delicious chicken enchiladas. I asked him if he got the recipe and he said she told him what it was but he doesn't remember. He loves my chicken enchiladas but they are just way too fattening.
I swept, mopped and polished the dining room and kitchen floor today. It looks beautiful. I hurried around to get ready for my meeting with Tamara when she texted me and said she was going to call it off. That was fine with me. She was going to come out here but she said she needed to stay home and do some planning with Jimmy, her husband.
James was home by 6 pm. We spent a nice evening together.
I watched "Maggie's Magical Christmas" one of my favorites.
I rode in a boat on this river.
Haboob season
