2 Nephi 2:11-21
What are some insights learned about the Plan of Salvation in this chapter?
Mosiah 2:18-3:13
DC:20:13-24
What can we do to help us give "no heed" to temptation?
Talk: "Shunning Temptation: A Key to Receiving Revelation"
By: Ian S. Arden
February 2004 Ensign
GC:"A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up" by Elder Craig C. Christensen
'Because Joseph was a prophet, we have the blessings and
ordinances of the temple that bind us to God, make us His people, and manifest to us "the power of godliness," making it possible one day to "see the face of God, even the Father, and live."
Because Joseph was a prophet, we know that marriage and family are an essential part of God's plan for our happiness. We know that through temple ordinances and covenants, our cherished family relationships can endure eternally.'
GC: 'The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Pray' by Elder Juan A. Uceda
"Do you prepare yourself to make important decisions by praying to your Heavenly Father? Do you prepare yourself for a moment of prayer?"
Seven Lessons Learned from the Savior:
1. Satan is the source of temptation - 2 Nephi 2:27, Matthew 4:10
2. The Savior immediately dismissed temptation.
3. Jesus took strength from the scriptures as a means of shunning temptation.
4. From the Joseph Smith Translation, we know that Jesus did not go into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil as portrayed in the King James version, for the righteous seek no temptation. Rather,
"Jesus was led up of the Spirit, into the wilderness to be with God."
(JST. Matt 4:1) When we are trying to lose weight, we stay away from the bakery.
5. Satan tempts us at our weakest point.
6. Obedience.
7. Christ was tempted three times in quick succession. Satan does not give up.
Aba, Nigeria temple
I had hot and sour soup and a sandwich for lunch. I cleaned our bedroom and bathroom today which included changing the sheets, and washing towels and rugs.
I blogged for January 18th and 19th.
I made chicken rice soup and Red Lobster biscuits for dinner this evening. I also paid bills, and emptied one storage box.
The Church's Pathway Program has gone global and the President of BYU-Idaho, President Tanner is taking it over. Henry J. Eyring is the new president of BYU-Idaho. He has to be President Eyring's son because he looks just like him. At one time President Eyring was president of Rick's College, which was renamed BYU-Idaho
After FHE James and I watched a Hallmark movie called "Makeover." We were in bed by 9.
Fun Photos
A familiar face when visiting Cathi and Terry's.
Such a cute picture!
Speaking of Cathi and Terry, here they are with the
amazing indexing group from Galveston 3rd ward,
one of the best in the entire Church.
Some more familiar faces when visiting at Cathi and Terry's.
Indy on the bed, Lady on the pillow.
Grandpa and Lola
Grandpa with the guys playing Hearts.
Grandpa wins this game 90% of the time.
Some of my young women at the Snowflake temple.
Sisters: Alice and Trenda and
Sisters: Shelly and Jordyn.
Glasses or no glasses, this girl is cute and sweet!
Beautiful!
