Anchorage, Alaska
54th operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Jan 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Atonement
Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal
Exodus 33:20
And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Helaman 6:32-41
*What did the Lamanites gain by following the commandments of God?
-lisabear17:"The Lord poured out His Spirit upon them (36). Lamanites to Gadianton robbers: 'We are going to hunt you down and preach to you!' Gadianton robbers who weren't converted: 'No! Anything but that! We're going to live with the wicked Nephites!'"
*What do these verses teach about what we can do to have the Spirit with us?
-As we believe in and obey the Lord's words, He will pour out His Spirit upon us.
DC 136:16-42
*What did I learn from these verses today?
vs. 18-27 Zion will be redeemed.
vs. 22 "The pioneer exodus has no parallel in the history of the world." President Anthony W. Ivins (DCSM 351-52
vs. 33 For my Spirit is sent forth into the world to enlighten the humble and contrite, and to the condemnation of the ungodly.
vs. 39 Many have marveled because of his death; but it was needful that he should seal his testimony with his blood(Joseph and Hyrum Smith), that he might be honored and the wicked might be condemned.
vs. 34-36 Has the U.S. Been vexed because of its' persecution of the Latter-day Saints?
*War with Mexico - Regiment from western Illinois was wiped out of existence.
*War of 1861-65, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars 1 and 2, the Korean and Vietnam wars. Depressions, natural disasters, and other calamities have plagued the nations. The prophetic promise is that if the people of this nation do not serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ, they will be swept off. (See Ether 2:10)
General Conference
The Power of the Book of Mormon
President Thomas S. Monson
"If you do not have a firm testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. It is essential for you to have your own testimony in these difficult times, for the testimony of others will carry you only so far. Once obtained a testimony needs to be kept vital and alive through continued obedience to the commandments of God and through daily prayer and scripture study. Prayerfully ponder and study the Book of Mormon each day. As you do so you will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in your life."
A Sin-Resistant Generation
Sister Joy D. Jones
"Helping children understand, make, and keep sacred covenants is another key in creating a sin-resistant generation."
Happy Birthday Kacey!
We are so happy to have you as
part of our family!
We finished our book "Borrowed Light." It had a great ending!
We started our new book by our friend Sister Black. It is called "Mind Games" and is a murder mystery.
Afterwards James went outside to finish cleaning up the pieces of the greenhouse.
James called the Peeler's and the Scott's today to check on both Sister Peeler and Sister Scott.
After lunch he leaves to go to Concho to pick up the horse corral panels we bought. He is sad I am not going with him but I promised I would make him chicken enchiladas while he was gone, which I did. I tried a new recipe I got off Facebook. Instead of using Cream of Chicken soup it uses heavy cream. I bought a roasted chicken yesterday and shredded it for the meat. I can honestly say these were the best chicken enchiladas I have ever tasted! James agreed.
I was happy to learn that Sheri and Kim went to the temple today. I wish I would have asked them to send me a picture.
James talked to Armando today. He is getting ready to go to Florida to do cleanup after the hurricane. He is going to be making $50-60,000 a month. Wow!
Before going to be we watched Heartland, "Corporate Cowgirls."
This in from LDS Newsroom: Church assesses damage in Mexico earthquakes. For the second time in two weeks, a serious earthquake has struck Mexico. Rescuers combed through rubble Tuesday after a powerful earthquake killed scores and collapsed building in Mexico City. 200 are dead.
Missionaries in Mexico City kneel in prayer
when they hear about the earthquake.
I couldn't resist. This is better than the Vernon field.
I guess I am advertising for Dallen Lambson
by posting his artwork on my blog.
Patrick and Heather finalized their adoption
of baby Bailey today.
Afterwards they went out to celebrate
with family.
Favorite couple on DWTS,
Lindsay and Mark.
Oh yes.
Mummy Cave Ruin which has nearly 70
rooms, is the largest Ancestral Puebloan structure at
Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Closeup of a friendly looking dolphin.
This castle looks like it could be a motel.
I just had to post more pictures of Braylin and Arnold.
This boy is a sweetheart. I'm not sure about the pig.
James fixing one of his wildlife cameras.
