Birmingham, Alabama
98th operating temple
Dedicated: 3 Sept 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ Betrayal of
Psalms 22:16
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 5:1-15
*What benefit is there in taking upon us Christ's yoke?
- Because his yoke is the one best suited for us...it is custom fit to our needs. The Savior's ways help us live in harmony with our true nature because He knows us and can succor us individually.
Camille Fronk Olson mentions the benefits of discipleship, and ways our burdens become lighter when we are yoked with Christ.
We can dispose of unnecessary baggage thru repentance...
We can gain power thru covenants we make, because when we covenant, God promises to bear us up...There is mutual support from other saints. We help one another, and rejoice with one another. The Lord makes us stronger and helps us build spiritual muscles... Christ teaches us how to carry burdens. We learn to not be weary, and how to be patient in trials and submit to God's will.
The yoke of Christ is heavy in meaning, though it is designed to make things lighter.
Old Testament
Joshua 19-20
19 Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot.
20 Six cities of refuge are appointed for those guilty of manslaughter.
General Conference
What Every Aaronic Priesthod Holder Needs to Understand
Brother Douglas D. Holmes
" Your Aaronic Priesthood ordination is central to helping God's children receive Christ's atoning power."
Today is Dennis and Denise's 20th wedding anniversary so I texted them to wish them a Happy Anniversary. I remember my Mom being Dennis's best man (mom). They were married outside at Greer on a beautiful spring day.
Today is also Jeffrey's birthday so I wished him a happy one.
From the Ensign today I read the article and looked at the picture, "The Savior's Final, Lonely Journey." 'No mortal mind can conceive the full import of what Christ did in Gethsemane. His suffering satisfied the demands of justice, ransomed penitent souls from the pains and penalties of sins, and made mercy available to those who believe in His holy name.' President Boyd K. Packer
From "Rescuing Wayward Children: By the power of our righteousness and not by force, bad things will improve and good things will flow to us.' (p. 185)
#13.Talk by Russell M. Nelson: October 1987 General Women's Meeting:
" Lessons from Eve": From our study of Eve, we may learn five fundamental lessons of everlasting importance:
1.) She labored beside her companion (see Moses 5:1).
2.) She and Adam bore the responsibilities of parenthood (see Moses 5:2).
3.) She and her partner worshipped the Lord in prayer (see Moses 5:4).
4.) She and Adam heeded divine commandments of obedience and sacrifice (see Moses 5:5,6).
5.) She and her husband taught the gospel to their children (see Moses 5:12).
From my study of Preach My Gospel Chapter 5, What is the Role of the Book of Mormon? quote by Boyd K. Packer, p. 108:
" In a world ever more dangerous...the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world."
With all the walking I do, about three hours or so, I have tried different things to listen to while I walk. I have tried conference talks, books, and music. Music seems to work the best. I have the soundtrack of the movie, "The Greatest Showman." The tract is 40 minutes long and I like all of the songs so that is what I have been using. Most of the songs are upbeat and help me to move along a little quicker than I normally would.
I set a new record!
My running track. Start at the end of the table
by the window, walk around the island in the
kitchen and back down around the table.
I love listening to Robert L. Millet's book, "The Atoning One."
Today I listened to chapter two, 'Life in a Fallen World.' Here is a quote: " A redeemed man is capable of rising much higher than an unfallen man. Natural men are not redeemed, living by their own light."
My silk flowers are planted. I hope they don't blow away in the wind.
Looks like I need to paint the pots.
James and I went to the 8:30 session at the Snowflake temple this morning. We both did a family name. My name was Sarah and she was born in 1792. That's all I really know about her. I also sent Sheri two names to do.
We came straight home after the temple, only stopping for gas at Maverick. We fixed lunch at home. A frozen Korean BBQ dinner, salad, and for James some ham and eggs.
I spent the afternoon walking, blogging, and listening to music and gospel talks. It was a beautiful day but tomorrow it is supposed to be very windy and James's weather app says there is fire danger in Vernon. Already?
I ate my last carbs before 6 p.m., strawberries, whipped cream, and yogurt. I only had 12,000 steps around 6 and my goal is 20,000. I made it! (See above)
James and I watched the next episode after Jack and Elizabeth get married of "When Calls the Heart."
Pretty much the same for 39 years.
