Helsinki, Finland
124th operating temple
Dedicated: 22 Oct 2006
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ Atonement through
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Book of Mormon
Mormon 9:1-21
What experiences have I had that confirm that God is still a God of miracles?
One of the greatest miracles I have seen is the transformation of peoples lives as they accept and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was privileged to be a ward missionary when both Laura and Cathi accepted the gospel. There is no greater joy in this life than to see someone accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and to align their lives in accordance with His teachings. It is truly a miracle. One of the reasons I love the Book of Mormon is because it teaches so clearly the steps we must take to return to the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. Jesus Christ and His Atonement are our greatest miracles. I am thankful for my mom and Nannie who accepted the gospel. I am thankful for Laura, Cathi, Brian, and Ian in our family today for accepting the gospel. The Plan of Salvation is a miracle which brings families together for eternity.
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 18:10
Be thou humble and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand and give thee answers to thy prayers.
General Conference
Love One Another as He has Loved Us
Elder Jose L. Alonso
"Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. The greatest example of God's love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Love for God and fellowman is a characteristic of disciples of Jesus Christ."
Matt Lauer was fired this morning from The Today Show after
20 years.
This is what Matt's cohost said about his firing: "How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?"
I found this quote today while reading from "Rescuing Wayward Children." "Our children have no immediate comprehension that they have descended into a fallen world. Unless they are taught differently and gain a testimony of their real identity and heritage, they will grow up believing that this mortal life is all there is, and worse, that this life is normal."
I found this memory with Molly when she was three. She just fixed my hair and said: "Now your hair is pretty grandma, but you're not." Little children tell it like it is.
James went to help Brother Butler to move this morning. He is going to be running the self-storage unit for another brother in our ward. He moved from a 5th wheel to a nice double wide mobile home. James was only gone for an hour. This evening he went to a ward woodcutting project with the young men at the Hunsaker's. Here are a couple of photos:
I got a text from a sister I use to visit teach, Claire. It was so nice to hear from her. She is spending Christmas with her daughter Marlie who was in my Primary class.
James and I watched one of the best Christmas movies yet. It's a new one, "A Joyous Christmas."
Natalie and Kaeli left me a surprise on my porch this evening...a snowman to hang on the tree and a bottle of pears. Kaeli said Natalie wanted to do something nice for me. Kaeli is my visiting teacher and Natalie is her 4 year old daughter.
The first ornament on our tree
They look yummy
Winter Hoose is six months old
Talon and Curtis
This is a classic!
Curtis is going to be 10 in a couple of days.
He is Curious George in this photo.
