OUR FAMILY: Tyler home

Friday, January 26, 2018

Sunday, January 14th, 2018

Hamilton, New Zealand

11th operating temple

Dedicated: 20-22 Apr 1958

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ Atonement through

DC 138:2

And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for the redemption of the world;

Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 11:31-12:10

*What are the mists of darkness you encounter in your life?

*How can you overcome them?

Old Testament

Genesis 31-34

31 The Lord commands Jacob to return to Canaan, and Jacob departs secretly - Laban pursues him; they resolve their differences and make a covenant of peace - Laban blesses his descendants, and he and Jacob part company.

32 Jacob sees angels - He asks God to preserve him from Esau, for whom he prepares presents - He wrestles all night with a messenger of God - Jacob's name is changed to Israel - He sees God face to face.

33 Jacob and Esau meet and are reconciled - Esau receives Jacob's presents - Jacob settles in Canaan, where he builds an altar.

34 Shechem defiles Dinah - The Hivites seek to arrange marriages with Jacob's family - Many, having been circumcised, are slain bu Simeon and Levi - Jacob reproves his son.

Old Testament Scripture Mastery

Deuteronomy 7:3-4

3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.

4 For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the Lord be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.

General Conference

The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like Without It

President Russell M. Nelson

"The Book of Mormon both illuminates the teachings of the Master and exposes the tactics of the adversary. The Book of Mormon teaches true doctrine to dispel false religious traditions - such as the erroneous practice of performing infant baptisms. The Book of Mormon gives purpose to life by urging us to ponder the potential of eternal life and 'never-ending happiness.' The Book of Mormon shatters the false beliefs that happiness can be found in wickedness and that individual goodness is all the is required to return to the presence of God. It abolishes forever the false concepts that revelation ended with the Bible and that the heavens are sealed today."

I did this morning what I do early every Sunday morning, finish preparing for my Primary lesson. James helped me make smiley and frowny faces for an activity.

It was 8:43 when we left. We haven't left this late since I started teaching Primary!

Tyler H. returned from his mission yesterday. His sister Holly was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting today. I suppose we will hear from Tyler next week.

Tina Allen, the Young Women's President was the next speaker. She spoke about the Mutual them as found in DC 19:23:

Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.

They have shortened the theme to "Peace in Christ."

John Wilhelm, the Young Men's President was the next speaker.

I had three girls, Andyn, Gracie, and Liana in my Primary class today and no boys. As much as I love my boys, the class was much more quiet and peaceful with just the girls. We had a good discussion about agency.

After sharing time, Becky Skousen, the Primary President, told me I was the best Primary teacher ever. She made me feel good.

I am still trying to eat low-carb. James fixes lunch. He made cheeseburgers with cheese, onion, green chili and tomatoes with no bun. They were great. My knee is still hurting so I let him do the cooking.

James went home teaching most of the afternoon. I rested.

For dinner I made some bacon and cooked some spinach in the grease. I added some vinegar and it was delicious.

While James scanned photos and sent them to Stacy, I watched the new Hallmark move, "Frozen in Love."

This past week my right knee hurt worse than I can ever remember it hurting before. I think it's a combination of me not having my infusion and trying to walk at least 10,000 steps a day. No more walking for awhile.