OUR FAMILY: RS Pres. Mtg

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Quetzeltenango, Guatemala

136th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 Dec 2011

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Alma 13:5

Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten Son, who was prepared -

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:1-14

New Testament

Matthew 16:21-28; Luke 9:23-27

General Conference

Answers to Prayer

Brook P. Hales

"The Father is aware of us, knows our needs, and will help us perfectly."

Read three articles from the Ensign. For some reason my audio is not working on my Gospel Library app.

As part of my study of the New Testament I read the explanation of the Mount of Transfiguration in the Bible Dictionary and want to record it here in my journal/blog:

This very important event in the N.T. occurred about a week after the promise made to Peter that he would receive the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Matt.16:13-18; 17:1-9). On the mount (probably Mount Hermon) the Savior, Moses, and Elias (Elijah) gave the promised keys of the priesthood to Peter, James, and John, which enabled these brethren to carry forth the work of the kingdom on the earth after the departure of Jesus. These keys were later given to all of the Twelve.

The transfiguration occurred in about October, some six months before the death of Jesus. The brethren saw the Lord in a glorified and transfigured state. They also saw a vision of the earth as it will appear in its future glorified condition (DC 63:20-21): saw and conversed with Moses and Elijah, two translated beings; and hear the voice of the Father bearing witness that Jesus is his beloved Son, in whom the Father is pleased, and commanding the brethren to hear (obey) him. See also Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; 2 Pet. 1:16-18.

The event is important in many ways: Necessary priesthood authority was conferred upon Peter, James,and John: the significance of the Savior's work was emphasized; and the unity of various dispensations and the close relationship of Jesus and his prophets was demonstrated. Few events in the Bible equal it in importance. A similar event occurred on April 3, 1836, in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, where the same heavenly messengers conferred priesthood keys upon the Prophets Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery (DC 110).

James cooked me pork chops for breakfast. I have been trying to incorporate more protein into my breakfasts so I thanked him kindly.

James found a nest of baby bunnies next to our garage door. They look so sweet. At first we thought there were five, then seven, and the final count was ten.

James texted Addy this picture and she asked him to bring

her one. I wonder how Trina would feel about having a

wild rabbit in her new home.

We were notified that we sold three books: Miss Leslie's Secret, Drops of Gold, and Magic Eye. All of these were books we had already and we will not make a great deal of money but it's always fun to receive the notice from Amazon that you've sold something!

James went in to town and actually did take the wheel and tire. He is Superman even with a reconstructed back. He also picked up nine books we ordered.

This afternoon I picked up Sister Barton and took her to Snowflake to meet with her attorney. Sister Barton lost her home in the Paradise, California fire and I think she may be filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric. She says they are the ones who caused the fire.

She was in the law office of Brendan Rogers for over two hours. I tried to kill a little time by walking, going to McDonald's and Walmart and looking for a Chase Bank only to find out that there isn't one in Snowflake or Taylor.

I dropped Sister Barton off at her home at 4 o'clock and stopped to talk to her great granddaughter Jasmine who was walking home from the Vernon school. Jasmine is 12 and has rheumatoid arthritis. I feel for her because of some of the things Lucretia told me about how she is treated at home. I wish I could steal her away and adopt her. Oh dear, maybe I shouldn't say that on here, but it's true.

When I got home James and I finished watching the episode of McBride that we started yesterday. I figured out who the bad guy was and I was right. It was the police officer who looked so noble and good. Looks can sometimes be deceiving.

At seven this evening we had a Relief Society presidency meeting at the church. We talked about changes in our ministry assignments and reported on our ministering interviews.