3 Nephi 23:1-14.
What value is there in searching the scriptures and the prophets?
* Today I quote from three prophets because I couldn't choose just one. The Prophet Joseph Smith: "Search the scriptures - search the revelations and ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, to manifest the truth unto you, and if you do it with an eye single to His glory, nothing doubting, He will answer you by the power of His Holy Spirit. You will then know for yourselves. You will not then be dependent on man for the knowledge of God; nor will there be any room for speculation. When men/women receive their instruction from Him that made them, they know how He will save them.
President Gordon B. Hinckley: "I am grateful for the emphasis on reading the scriptures. I hope that for you this will become something far more enjoyable than a duty; that rather, it will become a love affair with the word of God. I promise you that as you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted. At first it may seem tedious, but that will change into a wondrous experience with thoughts and words of things divine."
President Henry B. Eyring: "The Holy Ghost will guide what we say if we study and ponder the scriptures every day. The words of the scriptures invite the Holy Spirit. With daily study of the scriptures we can count on this blessing. We treasure the word of God not only by studying them. We may be nourished more by pondering a few words, allowing the Holy Ghost to make them treasures to us, than by passing quickly and superficially over whole chapters of scripture."
Grandma: "I love reading the scriptures."!
GC: 'Am I Good Enough? Will I Make it'? by Elder J. Devn Cornish
" Please, my beloved brothers and sisters, we must stop comparing ourselves to others. We torture ourselves needlessly by competing and comparing. We falsely judge our self-worth by the things we do or don't have and by the opinions of others. If we must compare, let us compare how we were in the past to how we
are today - and even to how we want to be in the future
The only opinion of us that matters is what our
Heavenly Father thinks of us. Please sincerely ask Him what
He thinks of you. He will love and correct but never discourage us;
that is Satan's trick."
Don't you just love this prophet of God?
Today was hashbrown day. Once a week a make hasbrowns for breakfast and today was the day. The beauty of these hasbrowns is that they are crispy but not oily. The only oil I use is a little bit of butter. We both love them! I make them in my new Saladmaster electric skillet.
I missed going to town with James today because of my right knee. It is not bending. It is interesting how this happened right after having my infusion last week. James went to town to get his recommend signed by President Beeler, a member of our new stake presidency. He also brought me back one of my favorite comfort foods when I am feeling down, hot and sour soup from the China Buffet. It is really good!
James also brought back the Shadowhawk flashlights I ordered for Christmas presents. These are suppose to be the flashlights the military use and the beam is supposed to be very bright. I order five, but I am not sure how impressed I am with them.
Here are some of the movies I watched today since I couldn't do much of anything: "12 Gifts of Christmas". James watched this one with me and really liked it. "Call Me Mrs. Miracle". These are some of my favorites. Watching Christmas movies puts me in to the Christmas spirit. "Dashing Through the Snow", and a new one, "The Perfect Christmas" which James watched with me.
There were three big stories today:
The election
The shooting of a police officer in Show Low
Aunt Gene finally coming home from the hospital
Some people are so upset by the Trump win that
they are protesting.
Officer Darrin Reed received a call regarding someone disturbing the peace at the Days Inn, formerly the Maxwell House. Officer Reed was shot by the suspect and was taken to the hospital where he died.
Officer Reed was looking forward to, and counting the days until his retirement in February. He served faithfully and was well liked by all that knew him. He loved his wife Anne and their two children. He gave his life in the service of those who live in this community and will be missed. Such a tragedy.
The suspect who killed him fled the scene with a 15 year old girl has hostage. More to come on this story tomorrow.
James built a fire this evening and we read "Hanging by a Thread."
