OUR FAMILY: Harry Potter Tour

Calgary, Alberta

140th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Oct 2012

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Glory of

DC 7:3
And the Lord said unto me: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shalt prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues and people.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 5:28-52
New Testament 2 Corinthians 8-13 "God Loveth a Cheerful Giver"
2 Corinthians 9

General Conference

Where Will This Lead?

President Dallin H. Oaks

"The restored gospel of Jesus Christ encourages us to think about the future. It explains the purpose of mortal life and the reality of the life to follow. It explains the purpose of mortal life and the reality of the life to follow It teaches great ideas about the future to guide our actions today. Our present and our future will be happier if we are always conscious of the future. As we make current decisions, we should always be asking, "Where will the lead?"

I followed James to town today. He took his truck to a place recommended by a girl that works at O'Reilly Auto Parts. The place is called Southwest Transmission. James says the mechanic is a young guy named Tyler and he's really good. The place is on main street (the Deuce), across from what I call the old Cluff mansion.

We dropped his truck off and then went to Safeway to pick up a few items. I wanted to get ice but James said he needed to go to Lowe's and we could pick some up at Dollar General on the way home, which we did.

I forgot to mention something important that happened last week. James bought me a new full-length mirror and installed it in the same place the last one was, on the back of our bathroom door. Thanks Honey, I really appreciate your efforts!

I came home and made a meatloaf for lunch, along with baked potatoes and green beans, one of our favorite meals.

I spent some time this afternoon researching more books to buy. I sold two books today. Speaking of books I also finished reading the book, "Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil." It certainly had some surprises at the end.

We had to go back into town to pick up James's truck after Tyler called and said it has a bad integrated power module. James called Erik and he said that made sense. It would cost $900 for Tyler to fix plus labor so we didn't have him do it because we can't afford that right now. James got a quote online of $375 at Carid but they don't have any in right now. Anyway the fixing of the truck has been delayed again but at least we know what's wrong with it.

James worked on the rotten log at the end of our bedroom deck. He is filling it with epoxy. James has cut way back on his walking. He walks at least 10,000 a day. He also quit the group he was in on Pacer. He can't stand being in the group if he's not going to get 1st place everyday.

I watched President Nelson's BYU Devotional live on BYU-TV.

"The Love and Laws of God"

I wish to discuss five truths that I feel impressed to share with you.

1.) You are sons and daughters of God.

One thing is certain: You are of the House of Israel and you have been sent here to help gather God's elect.

2.) Truth is truth.

Some things are simply true. The arbiter of truth is God - not your favorite social media news feed, not Google, and certainly not those who are disaffected from the Church.

Truth is based upon the laws God has established for the dependability, protection, and nurturing of His children. Eternal laws operate in and affect each of our lives, whether we believe them or not.

3.) God loves every one of us with perfect love.

Because the Father and the Son love us with infinite, perfect love, and because They know we cannot see everything They see, They have given us laws that will guide and protect us.

God's greatest blessings are reserved for those who obey His laws, as He explained: "For all who will have a blessing at my hands shall abide the law which was appointed for that blessing."

God's laws are motivated entirely by His infinite love for us and His desire for us to become all we can become.

4.) The Lord Jesus Christ, whose Church this is, appoints prophets and Apostles to communicate His love and teach His laws.

Each of the Lord's Apostles is in a position to observe and feel the love that Heavenly Father has for His children, particularly for those who are struggling. He cares deeply about those who have strayed from the covenant path, especially when they fear there is no way back.

My dear friends, there is always a way back.

Because we feel the depth of God's love for His children, we care deeply about every child of God, regardless of age, personal circumstances, gender sexual orientation, or other unique challenges.

5.) You may know for yourself what is true and what is not by learning to discern the whisperings of the Spirit.

I plead with you to seek earnestly a confirmation from the Spirit that what I have told you is true and is from the Lord.

Ask your Heavenly Father if we truly are the Lord's Apostles and prophets. Ask if we have received revelation on this and other matters. Ask if these five truths are - in fact - true.

Now, in my capacity as President of the Church, I invoke a blessing upon you, to be able to discern between right and wrong, between the laws of God and the conflicting voices of the world. I bless you with power to detect the adversary's deceptions. I bless you with greater capacity to receive revelation. And I bless you to be able to feel the infinite reach of God's perfect love for you.

I so bless you and express my love for you, along with my witness that this is the Lord's Church and that He presides over and guides all we do, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

What a great blessing to the entire world is our Prophet, Russell M. Nelson!