Thursday, January 9th, 2020

Fukuoka, Japan

88th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah

1 Nephi 21:26

And I will feed the that oppress thee with their own flesh; they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet wine; and all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 4

General Conference Daily

"Opening Our Heart"

Elder Gerald N. Lund

4/2008

Oct 2019 General Conference

"Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, and Young Women Classes"

President Russell M. Nelson

"You will remember that I have invited the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to enlist in the Lord's youth battalion to participate in the greatest cause on earth today - the gathering of Israel. I issued this invitation to our youth because they are unusually gifted in reaching out to others and sharing what they believe in a convincing fashion. The cause of the gathering is an essential part of helping to prepare the world and its people for the Second Coming of the Lord."

"Adjustment to Strengthen Youth"

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"Today we announce organizational changes for youth at ward and stake levels. As President Nelson explained, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon will discuss changes for young women this evening. One purpose for the changes I will now discuss is to strengthen Aaronic Priesthood holders, quorums, and quorum presidencies. These changes align our practice with Doctrine and Covenants 107:15, which read, 'The bishopric is the presidency of this Aaronic priesthood, and holds the keys or authority of the same."

"The truths of the Book of Mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console and cheer our souls."

President Russell M. Nelson

From Sheri Dew's book "Women and the Priesthood":

Have you asked the Lord to teach you what it feels like when He's communicating with you through the Holy Ghost? The scriptures are the handbook for learning the language of revelation.

Evan is sick, he can't keep any food on his stomach. Brian gave him a blessing. Trina was working at Mercy Gilbert in the ER check-in. She got him checked in as quickly as she could. He was on a drip because he was dehydrated and then sent home. We are praying for him.

I went around and took the sheets off of all the beds in the house and washed and dried them all. This evening James helped me put them all back on the beds. 

This morning I helped James put the Razr back in the garage. I have been asking him to do it for awhile. I steered it while he towed it with the truck to the driveway. The hardest part was getting it into the garage the last few feet. We had to push it, but we did it. James said he couldn't have done it without me. Was he saying that just to be nice? No, I think it was really a two person job.

I have taken a vacation from my book business but I am ready to get started up again. This morning I listened to the webinar. It's a slow start but I will get there.

James left after we got the Razr back in the house for New Mexico. Since he knows when his court date is, next Monday, he wants to do some research to make sure his statements are accurate when he goes before the judge. He was gone just a few hours, from about 10:15-1:30.

When he returned I read to him from Aunt Dimity Next of Kin and then he took a nap. 

I got a text from our friend Kerri asking if she could come over for a few minutes. Of course I said yes. She is being audited because her mother lives with her. She had written a letter and wanted me to read it, which I did. There was one small error which she corrected. The letter explains why Kerri's mom needs to live with her.

Kerri helped James on his computer. She showed him how to transfer his old files to his new computer. He was grateful for her help.

The frustrations of living in the country include: muddy roads, and slow internet. The internet is driving us crazy right now.

Random pictures from James:

 Now you know where I bathe and sleep

Mellow Mushroom the night before Ben left

for his mission

Cowgirl Lola

Summer and Jake

Posted by Randy's widow Deb:

 Sunset over Show Low Lake

Sheri's forgotten Christmas photos:

 A mountain on Christmas Eve. 

Joe, Michael, Joshua, Max, and Evan.

That looks like a giant menorah in the background.

Christmas morning, the living room is wrapped.

 Jedi Masters

 Alex with his grandma Betty

Evan's got wheels!

TBT#

Original Chandler 2nd ward bishopric right after

we moved to Chandler:

 Bobby Noel, to the right of Bishop Jones was my

priesthood advisor when I was the Primary President.

Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

Albuquerque, New Mexico

73rd operating temple

Dedicated: 5 Mar 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
Luke 22:70
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 19:7-24
*Have there been times in my life when I chose not to retaliate after a wrong was done to me? How did I feel?
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
BD: John the Baptist
General Conference

Shepherding Souls

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

"The prophet Nephi likewise taught that Jesus 'shall feed his sheep, and in him they shall find pasture.' I find abiding peace in knowing that 'the Lord is my shepherd' and that each of us is known by Him and under His care. When we confront life's wind and rainstorms, sickness, injuries and drought, the Lord - our Shepherd - will minister to us. He will restore our souls."

Slept in until after 7 and then I had chicken noodle soup for breakfast. It was delicious!  

I'm getting better but did not feel well enough to go to presidency meeting tonight. Tamara said we would either Skype or Facetime.

I learned something today I should have known before. Abortion clinics are in the business of making money and part of that business is selling fetal tissue. Wickedness abounds in the hearts of these people. How can people be so heartless and cruel to an innocent child? It sickens me. They are treating unborn children as if they are not a living entity and have no rights. How long will the Lord allow this to happen in the Promised Land?

James is really trying to understand this book business and how to buy, sell and profit from it. We have spent so much money and have sold five books. 

For lunch today we had a California Kitchen frozen pizza while studying the "Come Follow Me" lesson.

Tonight I put on makeup and did my hair, well at least I combed it. I set up my phone and computer at the table and got out my Relief Society notebook. Kerri couldn't figure out how to do Facetime, she doesn't have an i-phone is the problem, and my Skype account is connected to Microsoft and my Microsoft account is not active, so we just did a conference call on the phone.

At first I was a little annoyed that Tamara was insisting I be a part of the meeting but now I see she was inspired. Our meeting was all about ministering and changes that need to be made. I was able to participate and learned how to do some things on lds.org on the ministering page. It was a good meeting and I was grateful to Tamara for including me.

The question isn't do I like him as a person. 

The question is, is he good for our country?

 Love B. Kaufaman's photos

Rowan competing with the big boys! 

Friday, March 10, 2017

Ciudad, Juarez, Mexico

71st operating temple

Happy Birthday Tanner!

Great place to spend your birthday!

Building the San Diego temple

Tanner and Summer 

Tanner and James

2 Nephi 28:17-32

Repent or perish, fall of the Great and Abominable Church, Satan rages in the hearts of men, All is well in Zion says Satan, Satan flatters some, All will be judged, Following Satan leads to endless torment, don't hearken to the precepts of men, build upon the Rock of Christ, those who receive wisdom from God shall receive more, Gentiles shall receive mercy if they repent.

Why is it dangerous to think all is well in Zion?

Alma 26-27:18

26-Alma glories in the Lord-The faithful are strengthened by the Lord and given knowledge-By faith men may bring thousands of souls unto repentance-God has all power and comprehendeth all things.

27-The Lord commands Ammon to lead the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi to safety-Upon meeting Alma, Ammon's joy exhausts his strength-The Nephites give the the land of Jershon-They are called the people of Ammon.

DC 42:1-10

How can we be more prepared to hearken, hear, and obey the words of the Lord given to us by revelation?

Article: Thou Shalt Receive Revelation

By: Bruce R. McConkie

Ensign November 1978

General Conference

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Elder Quentin L. Cook

"The 76th section of the Doctrine and Covenants makes it clear that being valiant in the testimony of Jesus is the simple, essential test between those who will inherit the blessings of the celestial kingdom and those in the lesser terrestrial kingdom.  To be valiant, we need to focus on the power of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice to overcome death and, through our repentance, to cleanse us from sin, and we need to follow the doctrine of Christ.  We also need the light and knowledge of the Savior's life and teachings to guide us on the covenant pathway including the sacred ordinances of the temple.  We must be steadfast in Christ, feast upon His word, and endure to the end."

James and I attended the 8:30 session at the Snowflake temple today.  We saw Blain C. from our ward and James's friend from high school Vern T. 

We look old

El Cupido's for lunch which for me was a carne asada burro and a drink.  We made a Walmart stop and then read from "The Seven Tipping Points that Changed the World" on the way home to Vernon.  

Lost Dutchman Park in the Superstition Mountains.

James fixed the hall bathroom toilet just in time for our visitors who will arrive tonight.

I made a lunch date with my friend Pam for next Tuesday.  I spent several hours cleaning upstairs before Sheri and her family arrive.  

Addy is going to go to Mexico with Bryce's family instead of going to see "Beauty and the Beast" next week.  Trina is going to use her ticket to the movie.  

I found this online today:

The Relief Society is celebrating

175th anniversary this year.

I took a break for dinner and to do one blog post and then it was back upstairs to finish cleaning.  It was after 9 p.m. when I finished. The Trezise's will be here around 11.  We had 30 elk in our yard and it looks like they are staying all night.  James keeps me posted.  The elk are still here when the Trezise's arrive.  James greets them, but I stay in bed.  Rowan is here with them.  Fun!

Fun Photos

I want to make these for Easter

I need to find these pops.

Geneice, a friend from high school.

Baby hedgehog

Ruby and baby Lola

Baby bacon.

Natalie and baby Guy.

Lounging Lola.