OUR FAMILY: Winter's family

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Phoenix, Arizona

144th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 Nov 2014 by

Thomas S. Monson

Alma 11:26-46

*Why is it impossible to be saved in our sins?

*What is the difference between being saved in our sins and being saved from our sins?

*Alma 11:40 contains a principle that we must follow in order to be saved from our sins. When we believe in Jesus Christ, we can be redeemed from our sins.

*Why do we need to believe in Jesus Christ to be saved from our sins? President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: "We need a strong faith in Christ to be able to repent. Our faith has to include a 'correct idea of God's character, perfections, and attributes.' If we believe that God knows all things, is loving and is merciful, we will be able to put our trust in Him for our salvation without wavering. Faith in Christ will change our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that are not in harmony with God's will."

*How might someone live their life differently if they believed there was no life after death?

*Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all will be resurrected and judged according to their works.

*"The purpose of the gospel is to cleanse people of their sins so they can receive the Savior's mercy at the day of judgment." (Preach My Gospel, p. 6.)

DC 84:74-88

62-76, They are to preach the gospel and signs will follow; 77-91, Elders are to go forth without purse or scrip, and the Lord will care for their needs;

How does it make me feel that the Lord does call me friend?

*It makes me want to be worthy of that friendship.

General Conference

Gathering the Family of God

President Henry B. Eyring

"We are not sent here completely in the dark. Each of us was given a portion of God's light, called the 'Light of Christ,' to help us distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong. This is why even those who live with little or no knowledge of the Father's plan can still sense, in their hearts, that certain actions are just and moral while others are not."

His daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

"Through His prophets, Heavenly Father constantly reminds us that righteousness is happiness. King Benjamin, for example, taught that Heavenly Father 'doth require that ye should do as He hath commanded you; for which if ye do, He doth immediately bless you.'" (Mosiah 2:24)

I had to put James's shoes and socks on for him this morning because he couldn't bend over. There are 15 cows in the yard and he needs to go chase them away.

The Gospel Doctrine lesson this week is on the Word of Wisdom, a principle with a promise. My Primary lesson is on Joseph Smith being tarred and feathered. The gospel principle is the principle of forgiveness.

I made a chocolate cake yesterday afternoon. I like to do that and call it Sunday dinner. It was a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting so I thought James would like it. He told me that cake was his least favorite kind of chocolate. I ended up flushing the cake down the garbage disposal or I would have ended up eating all of it.

James ask me to go to town with him this morning. I really didn't want to go but I could tell he really wanted me to so I went. Of course, our first stop was at Persnikkity's for lunch. I waited in the car while he did the rest of his errands. He really want to get the electric fence up before we leave town. While I was waiting, I ordered 9 fidget spinners for my Primary class.

When we got home from town I took a nap before working on my blog, paying bills, and making a meatloaf for dinner.

For F.H.E. we read President Hinckley's lesson #12 entitled: "Obedience: Simply Live the Gospel. Afterwards I began working on a budget.

It was a disappointing day for James. The part he needed had to be ordered and he had to chase cows three times. His back is hurting very badly and it makes him angry. I told him that anger only makes things worse.

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