The sky was beautiful this morning just before the sun came up.
Helaman 6:15-31
What happens if we set our hearts upon the riches of the world?
If our hearts are set upon the riches of the world then they probably aren't set upon the riches of heaven. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Setting our hearts upon the riches of the world also opens the door to Satan's influence. If we treasure eternal things our hearts will be open to Christ.
President Henry B. Eyring says: "Worldliness is an obstacle to inspiration and spirituality. God is forgotten. Pride creates a noise within us which makes the quiet voice of the Spirit hard to hear. Soon we no longer listen."
GC: 'Choices' by President Thomas S. Monson
" Although it is imperative that we choose wisely, there are times when we will make foolish choices. The gift of repentance,
provided by our Savior, enables us to correct or course setting,
that we might return to the path which will lead us to that
celestial glory we seek. May we maintain the courage to
defy the consensus.
May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.
As we contemplate the decisions we make in our lives each day -
whether to make this choice or that choice -
if we choose Christ, we will have made the correct choice."
James and I get excited over the simplest things, such as, a sunrise, bunnies, squirrels and elk in the yard, or hummingbirds buzzing around our feeder. For some reason the hummingbirds have disappeared and we are a little sad. It is a little early for them to be heading south.
James has been on the phone with Adam most of the morning figuring out how to get his truck back from the towing company. He finally had to give Adam his power of attorney for this particular situation. Adam had to then go and have it notarized. He didn't get the truck out today but probably will tomorrow. Adam will have to make payments to the towing company. His mistake is going to cost him about $270.
This sounds about right except for the
vegetables. I actually like vegetables.
Michael had an interesting experience yesterday with a non-member friend. He texted me and ask if going to his friends church was considered keeping the Sabbath day holy. It turned out to be a mega church. He was quickly disillusioned by the irreverence, when several in the congregation were confirmed. Next was a perversion of doctrine: We are men so we all hate God, that's why we need Jesus. (What?). Then they started Mormon bashing. His comment to his dad: "Please give me the car so I can go to the true church nest week." I think Michael appreciates the Church a little more after this experience.
This is an update on McKell and Christopher's baby:
I am praying for Will and his parents.
Today I read from Fablehaven and Millennial Glory. I worked on my blog and this afternoon I made some whole wheat zucchini bread. James loved it and so did I.
For F.H.E. we listened to Bishop Waddell's talk, "A Pattern for Peace."
Lundgern, Switzerland,
(I wish Vernon had a lake.)
