Sao Paulo, Brazil
17th operating temple
Dedicated: 30 Oct-2 Nov 1978
By: Spencer W. Kimball
Rededicated: 22 Feb 2004
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Alma 50:21-40
Why was there never a, happier time among the people of Nephi?"
*Because happiness comes from within, not from external circumstances. True joy comes from doing what's right. With personal righteousness and faithfulness comes peace, and blessings from God.
DC 113:1-10
What did I learn from these verses?
* The branch and the stem of Jesse are both Christ. These terms refer to Christ's being of the lineage of King David, the son of Jesse. The rod of Jesse is Joseph Smith , and so is the root. The explanation of Isaiah 11:10 given in DC 113 strongly implies that while Christ is the root of David, He is not the root of Jesse mentioned by Isaiah. There are two reasons for this conclusion. First, the Lord through the Prophet Joseph Smith in verse 2 identifies Christ as the stem of Jesse; he does not identify Christ as the root of Jesse. Second, verse 6 indicates that the root of Jesse is a servant of Christ to whom keys are given 'in the last days' to gather Christ's people.
General Conference
Overcoming the World
Elder Neil L. Andersen
"The world is easily irritated, disinterested and demanding loving the cheers of the crowd, while overcoming the world brings humility, empathy, patience, and compassion for those different than yourself."
Because of all the rain we have had, everything is gorgeous and green here!
In his desire to please me James did these errands this morning. He took off the garbage, including the old box springs that the kids broke. He also went to Safeway and got me two cases of Dr. Pepper 10, my favorite drink which is no longer carried by Walmart. He also uprooted the dead pine tree by the road that I have been complaining about.
I spent the morning playing 'catch up' with my blog and my gospel study.
It had a good chance to rain here, but the dark ominous clouds just floated away. James said it rained in Show Low for about 20 minutes.
James and I both snacked on ice cream and chips today left from Rowans party. I promised him I would make him some beans tomorrow. For FHE we resolved to work on our will and "putting things in order," for Kim and Brian. We also watched a new episode of Garage Sale Mystery called "Text." We read on the deck. James loves Sarah Eden as an author so he really likes "Romancing Daphne."
Elise and Steve's son Kasmir got his mission call today. He is going to Tampa, Florida.
We got the first season of Heartland that I ordered today. Life is good.
Photos:
Happy 11th Birthday Joshua!
Three years ago!
Time flies!
Now he's as tall as we are, almost.
Can you guess their age?
The Three Musketeers!
Five Years ago.
At Joshua's baptism
Family Photo at Joshua's baptism
Adam, Dallin, Michael, Joshua, Jared Ammon
E.J. home from his mission today!
