Barranquilla, Colombia Temple
2 Nephi 13:6-14:6
Ezra Taft Benson explained that verse 12 is about Satan targeting the family. How do you see this verse coming to pass?
Alma 1:13-2
DC 29:34-50
Why is opposition so important to God's plan? (see verse 39)
Talk: Opposition in All Things
By: Dallin H. Oaks
April 2016
GC: 'The Righteous Judge' by Elder Lynn G. Robbins
"To effectively teach a child is the very essence of good parenting, and to lovingly discipline is the very essence of being a righteous judge. President George Albert Smith taught:
'Unkind things are not usually said under the inspiration of the Lord. The spirit of the Lord is a spirit of kindness; it is a spirit of patience; it is a spirit of charity and love and forbearance and long suffering...Kindness is the power that God has given us to unlock hard hearts and subdue stubborn souls.'"
Thinking back to those feelings I had when Ruby was here in October I believe these words of Elder Robbins apply: "Those parents had been granted the extraordinary gift of a glimpse into eternity and of beholding the true identity and premortal stature of their children." Elder Robbins was speaking of the children in 3 Nephi who spake many marvelous things unto their parents.
Cibecue Creek
I baked some chocolate chip cookies today. James go involved and made a couple of his on "concoctions." I put fresh cookies in the Valentine bags I took to Hailey's kids today. James drove me to Hailey's house. She lives way out on a cattle ranch. The lesson was on the Lord's love and I told Hailey about Jared meeting Kacey and our car being fixed while in San Antonio as proof to me of the Lord's love for me and my family.
Hailey and her daughter Huntleigh.
After Hailey's we went home and had some lunch and after a short rest I went out to visit Claire as her visiting teacher. My partner Mary had an appointment in town with her sick baby and was not able to go with me.
Claire is picking up her 8 year old daughter Marlie in Washington where she has been living with her father and bringing her back to Arizona. I was excited because Marlie would be in my Primary class but then Claire told me she was planning on moving to Show Low.
James went outside a couple of hours this afternoon and worked on chopping some more wood. This evening we watched the first new episode of the "When Calls the Heart" season.
Fun Photos
Kacey's daughter Summer, on the left, and her friend Cali made the dance team at their school. How exciting!
Congratulations Summer!
Anna and a friend.
Michael and Holly
Good job Joshua!
Two years ago when we did James's dad's temple work.
Not a good idea.
