Charity Pope, Clint Pope's wife was the other speaker. She spoke on missionary work and temple work. She talked about her Temple Journal where she records her feelings after going to the temple. I love that idea!
In Sunday School Brother Wilhelm gave a lesson from Alma 40-42 entitled "The Great Plan of Happiness." Alma's discourse to his erring son Corianton is a powerful message about justice and mercy. Brother Wilhelm said that justice is masculine and mercy is feminine. I missed where he got this information but I would agree for the most part. Here is a quote from the lesson manual: "We are in a fallen state. We are mortal, subject to death and imperfect. In this fallen state we cannot dwell in the presence of God. The Atonement of Jesus Christ appeased the demands of justice.
I gave the lesson in young women's on "The Purpose and Value of Education." I loved the story at the beginning of the lesson about Jeffrey R. Holland and his Dad. Here is a quote from the lesson: " "Education is a vital part of our growth on earth. As we gain knowledge, we will learn to appreciate all the the Lord has provided for us. Increased knowledge and educational training will help us in every aspect of our lives and make us better able to build the kingdom of God."
We had a visitor in Young Women's today. Her name was Journey and she had the cutest southern accent. She is from Georgia and comes with a bit of southern charm. She walked right up to me and shook my hand and introduced herself. Journey joined in our discussion and was a delight to have in class. She loves large animals and is here visiting Ann and Wes Miller helping them with their cattle. She can hardly wait for branding day. Journey is not a member of the Church but I would love to have her as part of our Young Women's group. The girls all seemed to enjoy her as much as I did.
After church I went home and had a green chile burro for lunch. James was sleeping. When he got up he grilled us steaks and fixed a salad. What a guy!!
