142nd operating temple
As President Eyring mentioned in his conference talk on gathering the family of God, today is the 181st anniversary of Elijah's visit to the Kirtland temple to restore the priesthood sealing power to the earth. How grateful I am for the glorious event and for the opportunity to do temple work for my family.
Mosiah 1:1-18
* King Benjamin teaches his sons the importance of the scriptures.
* What would your life be like if you never had the scriptures?
* What truths would be the most difficult for you to live without?
* When has scripture study helped you keep the commandments?
Alma 61-62:14
61 Pahoran tells Moroni of the insurrection and rebellion against the government - The king-men take Zarahemla and are in league with the Lamanites - Pahoran asks for military aid against the rebels. About 62 B.C.
62 Moroni marches to the aid of Pahoran in the land of Gideon
DC 50:40-51:6
Christ is the Good Shepherd and the Stone of Israel.
Edward Partridge is appointed to regulate stewardships and properties;
* In verses 40-42...replace your name when you read "little children." Read it out loud. How do these verses help you understand the love our Savior has for each one of us?
General Conference
Certain Women
Linda K. Burton
"Certain women are disciples centered in the Savior, Jesus Christ
and have hope through the promise of His atoning sacrifice."
Today I also studied the Gospel Doctrine Sunday School lesson, "The Law of Consecration." It goes along with some of the things I am reading in "The Contrite Spirit" about consecration. I am beginning to understand that all we have, even our very lives, belong to the Lord.
James is leaving today. He has a doctor's appointment at 4:15 in Show Low and will go on to the valley from his appointment. Because he was leaving I read several chapters from our book, "A Fine Gentlemen: at his request. I also fixed enchiladas for lunch using the leftover chili from our dinner Saturday night. At first James thought it sounded a little weird, but they were delicious and he loved them. We took a nap together. Of course we read scriptures and said our prayers together. He left around 3:30 for his appointment with Dr. LeSeuer. After waiting an hour there and never being called back, he left for the valley, arriving safely. I am always grateful and thank Heavenly Father for his safe arrival.
Saguaro National Park
Here at home I blogged, worked on my talk about strengthening marriage, and watched "Dancing with the Stars."
North Carolin won.
I wonder if there were any Strickland's on the team.
Fun Photos:
Ruby's birthday date last June.
Addy came with us and got a
Harry Potter bobblehead.
Isn't he cute?
Back at the condo
I can't for the life of me remember what she named
these bears.
Fun in the water.
Those are not my feet, by the way.
Addy is so sweet with Ruby.
We had dinner at the mall, but they needed some
refreshments after swimming.
I hope Ruby doesn't get a headrush.
I guess she didn't.
