Calgary, Alberta
140th operating temple
Dedicated: 28 Oct 2012
By: Thomas S. Monson
Jesus Christ, Birth of
Helaman 14:4
Therefore, there shall be one day and a night and a day, as if it were on day and there were no night; and this shall be unto you for a sign for ye shall know of the rising of the sun and also of its setting; therefore they shall know of a surety that there shall be two days and a night; nevertheless the night shall not be darkened; and it shall be the night before he is born.
Book of Mormon
Alma 5:1-25
*How do you "sufficiently retain in remembrance" the blessings you have received?
- maureenfraserwatt: "Last Saturday St. George's chapel in Windsor Castle was privy to an entirely new phenomenon, Bishop Michael Curry of Chicago. Bishop Curry's address on love was powerful. Love he said could stop wars, feed the hungry and make the world into a family. A Church of England sermon is not known for it's fire or passion, so Bishop Curry's sermon was a wake up call. Why do I write in praise of an episcapalian minister? Because his enthusiasm, love of God and mankind was written all over his
face. Alma asks in chapter 5:14 'And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenance? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?' Does this mean we go about all day with a giant sized grin on our face? Maybe, but I think it is more about having an aura of peace and contentment, enthusiasm and love of the gospel that shines from our faces, which is so palpable people are drawn to us, almost the way we are drawn to a blazing fire on a cold winter's evening. When you meet someone who is Christlike you 'feel something'. It's not just the smile, or the look in their eye, it is as if they are wrapped around in a cloak of spiritual virtue and purity. Their actions are different. They are more gentle, more compassionate and more patient. They also exude a love for life that is catching. As I wrote that a picture of Elder Uchtdorf came to mind. I dare anyone to watch that man for five minutes and not both feel happier, but have a smile on their face. Life is all about love, when you know you are loved, you feel its effects. We know that Heavenly Father loves us. It is mind blowing that He who is all powerful all knowing all wise, who controls the heavens and earths without numbers loves you and me! That is so amazing!"
Old Testament
2 Samuel 19-20
19 Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends - David replaces Joab with Amasa - Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned -Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David - The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem.
20 Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David - Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba - A wise woman intercedes - The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.
General Conference
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives
President Russell M. Nelson
"Without our Redeemer's infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Our Savior's Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all."
Russell M. Nelson 4/08-#51. Salvation and Exaltation
Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood, Chapter 16, Principle #8
A Priesthood Holder Serves Where Called.
I finished the book "Rescuing Wayward Children" for the second time. I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I also love the book, "Christlike Parenting" and will be reading it again.
James and I each wrote an email to Governor Ducey of Arizona today. We oppose state funding of abortion and we wanted to let him know why we oppose it.
James and I went to town today. He needed to go and wanted me to go with him. I went and bought the food for tomorrow's missionary dinner. James went to LaCasita to pick up rice and beans and I bought the stuff for green chili pork stew. I also bought two pies, a banana cream and a chocolate cream.
On the way out of town we picked up a limping woman out by Maverick. Her name was Windy Wallace and she said she was starving so we stopped at Maverick and I went in and got her some lunch. On the way back to the car Windy was coming in to the store. I asked what she wanted and then I heard her say something about a cigarette. I just ignored that request. She said her mother lives in Vernon but she did not want to go to her house. She wanted us to drop her off at the Stanford Store. I gave Windy $10 as she was going in to the store and then I realized she would probably just buy cigarettes with it. Oh well, that is her choice.
Windy asked me to call the Show Low Police Department and tell them where she was, which I did.
I rested a while when we got home. and then went for a walk. Stacy called and told me that she got a call from Joshua's teacher today.
She told how Michael befriended a boy in his class that has no friends. Joshua went over to the boy's desk where he was sitting with his head down and asked to talk to him. He told the boy he wanted to be his friend and he didn't want him to be unhappy. Joshua's teacher said in all her years of teaching she had never seen anything like this! That boy makes me proud!
In the afternoon the sun comes through the windows at such an angle that I can see every speck of dust on the floor. I get out the old dust mop and try to get every speck of dust but I never can get all of them.
James made $11,000 on the Legacy Golf Course remodel which is good, but it is going to cost $16,000 to fix Brother Howard's tractor.
Dale G. Renlund Melchizedek Priesthood, Chapter 16, Principle #8
A Priesthood Holder Serves Where Called.
I finished the book "Rescuing Wayward Children" for the second time. I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I also love the book, "Christlike Parenting" and will be reading it again.
James and I each wrote an email to Governor Ducey of Arizona today. We oppose state funding of abortion and we wanted to let him know why we oppose it.
James and I went to town today. He needed to go and wanted me to go with him. I went and bought the food for tomorrow's missionary dinner. James went to LaCasita to pick up rice and beans and I bought the stuff for green chili pork stew. I also bought two pies, a banana cream and a chocolate cream.
On the way out of town we picked up a limping woman out by Maverick. Her name was Windy Wallace and she said she was starving so we stopped at Maverick and I went in and got her some lunch. On the way back to the car Windy was coming in to the store. I asked what she wanted and then I heard her say something about a cigarette. I just ignored that request. She said her mother lives in Vernon but she did not want to go to her house. She wanted us to drop her off at the Stanford Store. I gave Windy $10 as she was going in to the store and then I realized she would probably just buy cigarettes with it. Oh well, that is her choice.
Windy asked me to call the Show Low Police Department and tell them where she was, which I did.
I rested a while when we got home. and then went for a walk. Stacy called and told me that she got a call from Joshua's teacher today.
She told how Michael befriended a boy in his class that has no friends. Joshua went over to the boy's desk where he was sitting with his head down and asked to talk to him. He told the boy he wanted to be his friend and he didn't want him to be unhappy. Joshua's teacher said in all her years of teaching she had never seen anything like this! That boy makes me proud!
In the afternoon the sun comes through the windows at such an angle that I can see every speck of dust on the floor. I get out the old dust mop and try to get every speck of dust but I never can get all of them.
James made $11,000 on the Legacy Golf Course remodel which is good, but it is going to cost $16,000 to fix Brother Howard's tractor.
James asking Windy if she would like a ride.
Paul getting ready for knee surgery.
One of my former young women became
a mother today.
Madison, Quentin, Kaytlynn
3 of Monte and Tasha's kids
Lola graduated from preschool
I love that face!
