Perth, Australia
106th operating temple
Dedicated: 20 May 2001
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Crucifixion
John 20:25
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Book of Mormon
Helaman 9:18-41
*It isn't always easy to stand up for what you believe. What do you do to stand strong and defend your beliefs?
- Are we seeing the damage being done to our nation because we don't want to offend anyone? Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, past General Young Women's President said: "Members live in such an atmosphere of avoiding offense that we sometimes altogether avoid teaching correct principles. Of course we should use sensitivity, common sense and our understanding of the plan, to be bold and straightforward, but if we don't teach true doctrine - and teach it clearly - the world will teach those we love Satan's lies.
Old Testament
Isaiah 28-30
General Conference
"Be With and Strengthen Them"
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
"Our prayer today is that every man and woman - and our older young men and young women - will leave this general conference more deeply committed to heartfelt care for one another, motivated only by the pure love of Christ to do so. In spite of what we all feel are our limitations and inadequacies-and we all have challenges-nevertheless, may we labor side by side with the Lord of the vineyard, giving the God and Father of us all a helping hand with His staggering task of answering prayers providing comfort, drying tears, and strengthening feeble knees. If we will do that, we will be more like the true disciples of Christ we are meant to be."
This from my novel, "The Lake House":
"Boredom is the province of the witless."
James went out this morning and took pictures of the six bull elk that live near us. Hopefully he will get them downloaded so I can share some of them on here.
We had a nice rainstorm today. I love how fresh and clean everything seems after it rains, except for the mud of course.
I am tired today as I usually am the day after a trip, but I just kept moving, albeit slowly.
James went to Springerville this afternoon to pickup the slabs of wood he had cut from our juniper tree. He also picked up some poles to replace those worn out on our railing. He had wanted me to go with him but I needed to do my ministering interviews for my district.
I am not so sure the sisters are catching the vision of what it means to minister. Most of the interviews I had today went somethig like this, 'Yes, I spoke to all three of my sisters but I didn't contact my partner.' Maybe we need to do some training.
This evening as I was reading from the Old Testament Student Manual I became extremely tired and had to go lay down on the coach. Of course, I had to turn on the TV, DWTS. I just watched a dance or two and fell asleep. James said it was time to go to bed, and he was right.
Sleepin' like a baby
Cutie Pie!
Ben and friends
Ben's last day in the MTC. When his friend,
Elder Goodman, Peter and Sarah's son, left
for Washington today, Ben said he cried like a baby!
I like this card, except for the color.
Maybe the photo is in black and white.
I hope these are the fabrics I get this month!
My journal is not this artistic.
